Written, Directed & Performed by Chiara D'Anna
Scenography by Jelmer Tuinstra
Costumes by Natasa Stamatari
A high-energy political satire that combines Storytelling, Physical Theatre and a contemporary reinterpretation of the Masks of Commedia dell’Arte.
It's 1601: a famous actress accused of mesmerising her audiences with the help of the Devil, stands trial for witchcraft. As the trial unfolds, an entire nation turns against her hypnotised by fear and propaganda.
In drawing parallels between the violent oppression of the Roman Inquisition and the hate speech of contemporary politics, Don't You Dare! invites us to reflect on the witch hunts of our times through irony and dark humour.
Age Guidance: 15+
Running Time: 70 mins (no interval)
The show toured in the UK, Europe, Tanzania, Thailand, Hong Kong and the US. Festivals include A Piece of the Continent, London; European Theatre Festival, Rome, Torino Fringe Festival, Turin amongst many others. Don't You Dare! was awarded the Best Show, Best Actress, Best Director & Audience Award (Miglior Spettacolo, Miglior Attrice, Miglior Regia & Premio del Pubblico) at the Concorso Teatrale Città di Chivasso..
