Danae Festival 2027 – Milan, Italy

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Danae Festival 2027 – Milan, Italy is an international multidisciplinary project dedicated to experimentation that supports and promotes hybrid languages of the scene, using theatrical and non-theatrical spaces, as well as urban spaces in the city of Milan. Born in Milan in 1999, curated with passion by Teatro delle Moire, interested in making visible new artistic experiences of the contemporary scene, the festival is unscrupulous and transversal, proposing artists who frequent and cross different languages from theater to dance, from performing art to music, from video art to cinema and who cannot be cataloged according to traditional categories.

It was 1999 when Teatro delle Moire launched its show Camille Claudel, the sculptor, a play concerning impossibility of being normal. The dramatic plot was first one opening Danae. Today, festival continues with nomadic vocation which pushes it to continuous search for different spaces, not only theatrical but above all for unconventional and urban places to host site-specific projects. Dance and performances are languages on which proposals are mainly based.

Expect radical dance, contemporary performance, video art, sound installations and experimental theatre spread across Milan. Festival cuts milestones such as 25-year anniversary celebrated recently, turning gaze back to when it all began while looking forward to new hybrid forms. Project by Teatro delle Moire, founded by Alessandra De Santis and Attilio Nicoli Cristiani, engaged for years in profound and stimulating research, with support of Pro Helvetia and Istituto Svizzero for Swiss collaborations.

The festival proposes international taste and new names, with body at centre, body in relation with space and ground, body as central element of performance. Expect tense instep dragging movements, contemporary dance unifying street dance on electronic sounds, improvisation related to force, flexibility and equilibrium and interdisciplinary projects that export outdoor ways, forms, attitudes and habits normally applied to traditional theatrical space.

Fechas de los eventos

Fechas oficiales: October – November 2027 (Dates TBD)
Duración: Approximately two to three weeks with performances across multiple venues
Ubicación: Milan, Italy – various theatres and urban spaces
Contacto: +39 338 813 9995, info@teatrodellemoire.it
Página web: https://www.danaefestival.com/
Organizador: Teatro delle Moire, Alessandra De Santis and Attilio Nicoli Cristiani
Edición: 28th edition, born in 1999, celebrated 21st edition in 2019 and 25-year milestone recently
Apoyo: Pro Helvetia, Istituto Svizzero, City of Milan and other cultural partners

Since 1999, Danae Festival curated by Teatro delle Moire has been proposing projects in Milan paying particular attention to territory and use of extra-theatrical spaces. Festival typically takes place in October to November period, with performances scheduled across city. Programme schedule updated in real time on official website.

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Lugares de los recintos y las actuaciones

Nomadic Vocation: Festival has nomadic vocation which pushes it to continuous search for different spaces, not only theatrical but above all for unconventional and urban places to host site-specific projects. This distinctive macro characteristic leaves breadth and range of nuances that do not inhibit research.

Key Venues from Previous Editions:

• Zona K: Via Spalato 11, Milan. Intercultural theatre space hosting experimental theatre and contemporary performance
• Out Off: Via Mac Mahon 16, Milan. Historic off theatre hosting dance and theatre research
• Spazio Fattoria and Fabbrica del Vapore: Via Procaccini 4, Milan. Laterale, Spazio Fattoria, DiDstudio spaces hosting installations such as Abito Sonoro Play the space and large-scale performances. Venue for Pierre Piton Open Closed Italian premiere and other Swiss collaborations
• Beltrade Cinema: Via Nino Oxilia 10, Milan. Arthouse cinema hosting video art, performance film and experimental cinema
• PAC – Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea: Via Palestro 14, Milan. Contemporary art pavilion opening stages with dance, music and workshops
• ADI Design Museum: Piazza Compasso d’Oro 1, Milan. Design museum hosting performance, dialogues and open space events as part of Milano Danza network
• BASE Milano: Via Bergognone 34, Milan. Cultural hub for live arts, part of Farout Live Arts Festival and Danae network
• Istituto Svizzero: Via Vecchio Politecnico 3, Milan. Swiss institute hosting Radical Dance programme with Yasmine Hugonnet and Pierre Piton as part of Danae Festival

Urban Spaces: Festival also uses theatrical and non-theatrical spaces as well as urban spaces in city of Milan, with site-specific projects in unconventional locations such as streets, courtyards and industrial buildings.

Programa completo

Multidisciplinary Project: International multidisciplinary project dedicated to experimentation that supports and promotes hybrid languages of scene. Genres include theatre, dance, performing art, music, video art, cinema and sound installation.

Programme Pillars:

• Radical Dance: Programme developed with Istituto Svizzero featuring Swiss and international choreographers such as Yasmine Hugonnet and Pierre Piton. Focus on experimentation, hybrid languages and new forms of storytelling
• Contemporary Performance: Works that cannot be cataloged according to traditional categories, proposing artists who frequent and cross different languages
• Site-Specific Projects: Continuous search for different spaces, not only theatrical but above all for unconventional and urban places to host site-specific projects, with dance and performances as main languages
• Workshops and Dialogues: Study dance and improvisation disciplines related to force, flexibility and equilibrium, with dialogues, open space sessions and installations such as Abito Sonoro Play the space
• Video and Sound: Video art, cinema, sound installations and performance-based work

Curatorial Approach: Festival curated with passion by Teatro delle Moire interested in making visible new artistic experiences of contemporary scene. Since 1999, founders Alessandra De Santis and Attilio Nicoli Cristiani engaged in profound and stimulating research. Festival is part of Milano Danza network including Farout Live Arts Festival, Ondance, Milano Dancing City and other initiatives.

Producciones y artistas destacados

Historical Featured Artists:

• Nanou Group from Ravenna: We want miles, in a silent way, tense instep dragging movements, last theatre production exploring body at centre
• Masaki Iwana from Japan: Study dance and improvisation discipline related to force, flexibility and equilibrium
• Jacopo Jenna: If, If, If, Then unifying contemporary dance and street dance on Caterina Barbieri sounds, body in relation with space and ground
• Yasmine Hugonnet: Swiss choreographer presenting radical dance works at Istituto Svizzero
• Pierre Piton: Young dancer and choreographer based in Switzerland, rising star with strong stage presence, presenting Open Closed Italian premiere duration 50 minutes at Fabbrica del Vapore DiDstudio
• Francesca Foscarini: HIT ME performance shown at Danae Festival 2022
• Jennifer Rosa: Choreographer presenting experimental works

Dirección artística: Teatro delle Moire with Alessandra De Santis and Attilio Nicoli Cristiani, who also handle artistic direction of festival since 1999, creating nomadic and interdisciplinary platform.

Collaborators: Pro Helvetia, Istituto Svizzero, international artists from Japan, Switzerland, Italy and beyond.

Espectáculos y actuaciones

Performance Types:

• Contemporary Dance: Radical dance, experimental choreography, site-specific dance in urban spaces, dance and improvisation study
• Performance Art: Hybrid languages crossing theatre, dance, performing art, music, video art and cinema
• Sound and Installation: Abito Sonoro Play the space installation, sound installations and video art
• Talleres: Dance workshops, improvisation labs, dialogues and open space sessions
• Cinema and Video: Beltrade Cinema hosting performance films and experimental cinema

Body Centred: Body at centre, body in relation with space and ground, body as central element of performance. International taste and new names explored with curiosity.

Experimental Approach: Projects exporting outdoor ways, forms, attitudes and habits normally applied and typical of dramaturgy designed for traditional theatrical space, with explicit performative perspective where everyone aware of participating as actor or audience.

Calendario de actuaciones

Flujo diario: Performances scheduled across multiple venues throughout festival period with afternoon and evening shows, plus workshops and dialogues.

Estructura típica del cronograma:

• Tarde: Workshops, dialogues, open space sessions at Fabbrica del Vapore, ADI Design Museum and BASE Milano
• Early Evening: Early performances at Istituto Svizzero, Zona K and Spazio Fattoria
• Evening Prime: Main performances at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM at venues such as Fabbrica del Vapore DiDstudio, Out Off, Zona K and PAC, including Italian premieres
• Late Evening: Video screenings at Beltrade Cinema and late performances

Programme Example from Previous Editions:

• 7:00 PM Dialogues, Performance, Open Space at ADI Design Museum and Piazza Duomo
• 8:00 PM Main Shows such as Pierre Piton Open Closed at Fabbrica del Vapore
• Workshops and Installations throughout day

Real-Time Updates: Programme schedule available on official website with quick calendar and detailed event pages.

Tipos de billetes

General Pricing: Tickets cost ranges from $6.48 to $16.20 based on previous editions. From 5 euros official listing in 2019.

Pricing Converted to USD Based on Previous Editions:

• Precio completo: $10.80 to $16.20 for main performances at Zona K, Out Off, Fabbrica del Vapore, PAC and other venues
• Reduced Price: $8.64 to $12.96 for students, under 26, over 65, and subscribers to partner institutions
• Special Intimate Shows: $6.48 for smaller studio shows, workshops and dialogues
• Pase del festival: $54.00 to $86.40 for multiple shows across venues
• Talleres: $12.96 to $32.40 per workshop depending on duration and teacher
• Cinema Screenings: $6.48 to $8.64 at Beltrade Cinema
• Installations: Free or $0.00 to $5.40 for open space installations such as Abito Sonoro

Purchase Channels: Tickets available for purchase online on DICE platform and at venue box offices. Through Festival App and website, easy purchase without second login.

Liberación y reserva de entradas

Online Release: Tickets available for purchase online on DICE and other platforms linked from official website https://www.danaefestival.com/. Programme published closer to festival with real-time updates.

Box Office: Venue box offices open one hour before each performance. Teatro delle Moire contact +39 338 813 9995 and info@teatrodellemoire.it for reservations.

Consejos para reservar: Early booking recommended for Italian premieres at Fabbrica del Vapore DiDstudio with limited capacity and for Radical Dance programme at Istituto Svizzero which often sells out due to Swiss collaboration and rising stars such as Pierre Piton.

Group and Professional: Special rates available for organized groups and school classes via promotion office of Teatro delle Moire. Professional accreditation for journalists, programmers and cultural operators available.

Digital Tickets: Tickets purchased online can be scanned directly from smartphone, no need to print.

Asientos VIP y premium

Open and Inclusive Philosophy: As international multidisciplinary project dedicated to experimentation, Danae Festival emphasizes accessibility and nomadic vocation rather than VIP hierarchy. No formal VIP seating, as festival promotes proximity to spectators and use of unconventional spaces.

Premium Experience:

• Pase del festival: Access to all festival performances excluding special workshops, with priority booking and invitation to artist talks
• Supporter Membership: Individuals, associations and companies can support Danae Festival and help promote arts in Milan, receiving benefits such as reserved front row seating, invitation to dialogues and open space sessions
• Workshop Plus: Combined workshop and performance package offering intensive training with artists such as Masaki Iwana and Yasmine Hugonnet

Professional Hospitality: Accredited professionals receive access to informal networking areas in venues such as Fabbrica del Vapore and BASE Milano.

Reglas del evento

Nomadic and Site-Specific: Festival cuts 25-year milestone and for occasion turns gaze back to when it all began. Audience expected to move between venues across Milan, with continuous search for different spaces.

Grabación: Recording and broadcasting not permitted without authorization. Festival has right to combine event with television, radio, photographic and telematic operations with participant authorization.

Late Entry: Late entry not permitted once performance has started unless otherwise indicated by company. Latecomers not guaranteed assigned seats due to intimate nature of venues.

Inclusion: Festival is open to societal diversity and ready to capture world in state of flux through universal language of dance and performance. Cultural event which breaks down language and cultural barriers to build community.

Urban Spaces: For site-specific projects in urban spaces, audience asked to respect territory and unconventional locations, following staff instructions.

Cómo llegar

City: Milan, capital of Lombardy, global fashion and design capital with extensive cultural scene, efficient public transport and vibrant contemporary art community.

En avión: Milano Malpensa Airport, Milano Linate Airport and Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport all connected to city centre by train, bus and taxi. Malpensa Express train to Cadorna and Centrale stations.

En tren: Milano Centrale, Cadorna, Porta Garibaldi main stations with high-speed connections from Rome, Florence, Venice, Turin and Paris. For venues: Zona K accessible via Metro M2 Lambrate, Out Off via Metro M1 Conciliazione, Fabbrica del Vapore via Metro M5 Monumentale, Beltrade via Metro M1 Porta Venezia, PAC via Metro M1 Palestro, ADI Design Museum via Metro M2 Lanza.

En coche: Milan accessible via A1, A4, A7, A8 motorways. Driving in city centre not recommended due to Area C congestion charge and limited traffic zones. Park and ride at outskirts recommended.

Within City: Milan highly walkable and bikeable with bike sharing BikeMi. Venues concentrated in central and semi-central areas, reachable via metro, tram and bus.

Transporte público y aparcamiento

Transporte público: Milan public transport operated by ATM includes 4 metro lines, trams and buses. Tickets approximately $2.16 for 90-minute ticket, $4.86 for 24-hour pass, $13.50 for 3-day pass, $27.00 for weekly pass.

Metro Access:

• Zona K: Metro M2 Lambrate plus bus
• Out Off: Metro M1 Conciliazione
• Fabbrica del Vapore: Metro M5 Monumentale
• Beltrade Cinema: Metro M1 Porta Venezia
• PAC: Metro M1 Palestro or M3 Turati
• ADI Design Museum: Metro M2 Lanza
• BASE Milano: Metro M2 Porta Genova
• Istituto Svizzero: Metro M1 Palestro

Aparcamiento: Parking garages near venues such as Parcheggio Centrale, Parcheggio Sforza and street parking with fees $2.16 to $4.32 per hour. During festival, parking near Fabbrica del Vapore and BASE available.

Bicicleta: BikeMi bike sharing stations throughout city, ideal for moving between venues.

Zonas de alojamiento

Brera and City Centre: Hotels near PAC, ADI Design Museum and Istituto Svizzero offer immediate proximity to contemporary art venues, from $108.00 to $270.00 per night.

Isola and Garibaldi: Area near Fabbrica del Vapore and BASE Milano, trendy neighborhoods with converted industrial spaces, craft beer bars and street art, from $86.40 to $194.40 per night, convenient for main performances.

Lambrate and Ortica: Near Zona K and eastern venues, creative districts with affordable B&Bs and artist residencies, from $64.80 to $129.60 per night.

Tortona y Navigli: Design districts near BASE Milano and southern venues, with design hotels and boutique accommodations from $97.20 to $216.00 per night.

Consejos para reservar: October November is busy cultural season in Milan with fashion weeks, design events and Milano Danza network festivals, so early booking recommended, especially for Isola and Brera.

Comedor y refrescos

Cocina milanesa: Around venues, restaurants offer Milanese cuisine including risotto alla milanese, cotoletta, ossobuco and panettone, plus contemporary fusion cuisine. Prices for full meal from $21.60 to $43.20.

Isola and Fabbrica del Vapore Area: Restaurants near Fabbrica del Vapore and BASE Milano offer international cuisine, craft beer, vegan options and aperitivo, ideal for pre and post-show dining, from $16.20 to $32.40.

Brera and PAC Area: Historic cafes and bistros near PAC and Beltrade Cinema offer light meals, aperitivo and wine bars, with prices from $12.96 to $27.00.

Comida callejera y mercados: Milan street food such as panzerotti, arancini and gelato available near venues, plus covered markets like Mercato del Duomo offering quick meals.

Servicio de catering para festivales: Venues such as BASE Milano and Fabbrica del Vapore have internal bars offering light meals, aperitivo and drinks before and after performances, creating social hub for audience and artists.

Accesibilidad

Accesibilidad del recinto: Most venues such as ADI Design Museum, BASE Milano, Fabbrica del Vapore and PAC are fully accessible with accessible seating, elevators and restrooms. Historic venues such as Out Off may have some limitations.

Intimate Venues: Zona K and Spazio Fattoria offer intimate spaces with limited seating but accessible entrance. Wheelchair users advised to reserve seats in advance via info@teatrodellemoire.it.

Inclusive Programming: Teatro delle Moire engaged for years in profound and stimulating research with focus on inclusion and participation. Festival offers performances suitable for diverse audiences and many shows accessible without language.

Información: Contact organizer via +39 338 813 9995 and info@teatrodellemoire.it for specific accessibility needs. Staff provide assistance upon request.

Las mejores actuaciones a las que asistir

Radical Dance at Istituto Svizzero: Don’t miss Radical Dance programme with Swiss choreographers such as Yasmine Hugonnet and Pierre Piton, rising stars with strong stage presence presenting Italian premieres.

Site-Specific Installations: Abito Sonoro Play the space at Fabbrica del Vapore and Laterale offers immersive sound and space installation blending music and architecture.

Experimental Dance: Works such as Nanou Group We want miles, Masaki Iwana improvisation and Jacopo Jenna If, If, If, Then showcase body at centre and body in relation with space.

Video Art at Beltrade: Beltrade Cinema screenings of performance films and experimental cinema provide insight into video art and cinema crossovers.

Dialogues and Open Space: 7:00 PM dialogues, performance and open space sessions at ADI Design Museum and Piazza Duomo offer participatory reflection on hybrid languages.

Aspectos destacados de años anteriores

Recent 25-year milestone edition celebrated important anniversary since birth in 1999, turning gaze back to when it all began while presenting new hybrid languages. Festival presented as international multidisciplinary project dedicated to experimentation using theatrical and non-theatrical spaces as well as urban spaces in Milan, with programme including Radical Dance with Yasmine Hugonnet at Istituto Svizzero and Pierre Piton Open Closed Italian premiere at Fabbrica del Vapore DiDstudio.

Highlights included Abito Sonoro Play the space installation at Danae Festival Milano October at Laterale, Fabbrica del Vapore, Spazio Fattoria, showcasing ability to host site-specific projects in unconventional venues. Twenty-first edition in 2019 took place among different theatres such as Zona K, Out Off, Spazio Fattoria, Beltrade Cinema and PAC opening stages with dance, music and workshops, featuring Nanou Group, Masaki Iwana and Jacopo Jenna.

The festival maintained nomadic vocation and continuous search for different spaces, reinforcing role as platform for artists who frequent and cross different languages and cannot be cataloged according to traditional categories.

Entradas oficiales

Página web oficial: https://www.danaefestival.com/
Correo electrónico: info@teatrodellemoire.it
Teléfono: +39 338 813 9995
Organizador: Teatro delle Moire, Alessandra De Santis and Attilio Nicoli Cristiani, founded 1999, artistic direction of Danae Festival
Lugares: Zona K, Out Off, Spazio Fattoria, Fabbrica del Vapore DiDstudio Via Procaccini 4, Beltrade Cinema, PAC, ADI Design Museum, BASE Milano, Istituto Svizzero and urban spaces across Milan
Apoyo: Pro Helvetia, Istituto Svizzero, City of Milan, Milano Danza network including Farout Live Arts Festival, Ondance, Milano Dancing City
Política de entradas: Tickets cost ranges from $6.48 to $16.20 based on previous editions, from 5 euros in 2019, available online on DICE and at venue box offices
Pricing in USD: Main performances $10.80 to $16.20 full, $8.64 to $12.96 reduced, intimate shows $6.48, festival pass $54.00 to $86.40, workshops $12.96 to $32.40, cinema $6.48 to $8.64, installations $0.00 to $5.40, all converted from EUR based on previous editions. Service fees may apply to online purchases. Final pricing for upcoming edition confirmed on official website.

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