Korttheaterfestival 2027 – Rome, Italië

Wat kun je verwachten?

Short Theatre Festival is Rome’s leading festival of performative arts, now in its 20th year and recurring festival now in its tenth edition, usually organized in Rome during first weeks of September at least from third edition onwards. The festival champions avant-garde performing arts, featuring a robust program of theater, multimedia installations, workshops, and music. It invites both creators and audiences to reimagine shared cultural spaces and is flexible enough to stage different kinds of events.

You can expect a bold, experimental programme that blends theater, dance, performance, music and visual arts across multiple venues in Testaccio and beyond. Since 2010 La Pelanda together with India Theatre has been one of the most spectacular and intriguing venues and is where Short Theatre has mainly been held so far. The festival is known for international collaborations, including projects such as Mining Stories by Silke Huysmans and Hannes Dereere which plays in Rome at beginning of September during Short Theatre Festival, Between what is no longer and what is not yet presented at Short Theatre, and productions such as Cock Cock Who’s There and Police! by Sonia Chiambretto directed by Muta Imago premiered at Short Theatre.

For 2025 to 2028 triennium, co-curators include Silvia Calderoni, Ilenia Caleo, Silvia Bottiroli and Michele Di Stefano, with Bottiroli serving as member of inaugural Rose Choreographic School at Sadler’s Wells in London and artistic co-director of festival in Roma. Curatorial team brings focus on what theatre can do and reimagining cultural commons.

Evenementdata

Maand: September 2027 – Dates TBD – Short Theatre Festival – Festival di Arte Performative – Rome
Typical window reference: Previous editions ran September 5 to 14, 2025, with events across different venues in Rome, and September 3 to 13 in earlier edition, indicating early September window
Programme period: Early September with executive production months June to September, with work periods including mid-October to mid-November for setup and January for ministerial application
Official info: info@shorttheatre.org, https://www.shorttheatre.org/, Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, 4, 00153 Roma

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Locatie en locaties voor optredens

Main venue – Mattatoio Roma: Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, 4, Testaccio district – Mattatoio Roma and La Pelanda are most spectacular and intriguing venues where Short Theatre has mainly been held. Former slaughterhouse transformed into contemporary arts centre with flexible spaces for theatre, installations and music. Hosts Spring Attitude Preview in collaboration with Short Theatre Festival.

Teatro India: Lungotevere dei Papareschi – historic theatre on Tiber river, second main venue for Short Theatre, hosting larger productions and international guests. Address botteghino Rome.

Additional venues: Palazzo dei Congressi EUR district, Teatro del Lido Via delle Sirene 22 in Ostia for kids events with free entry from 10, and other citywide venues including BASE Milan associate artists location and various galleries.

Venue character: Mattatoio offers industrial architecture, outdoor courtyards, indoor halls suitable for different kinds of events, allowing festival to reimagine shared cultural spaces.

Volledig programma

Theatre and performance: Full length plays, experimental theatre, dance pieces, such as Mining Stories first part of Mining Trilogy, Between what is no longer and what is not yet, Cock Cock Who’s There, Police! new production by Muta Imago with text by French author Sonia Chiambretto.

Multimedia installations: Video works, sound installations and visual art interventions across Mattatoio spaces.

Workshops en lezingen: Artist talks, critical writing labs, with journal publications such as journal written by Sandrine Roche guest at Short Theatre 10.

Muziek: DJ sets, live electronic performances, collaborations with Spring Attitude Festival.

International projects: Mob Pro programme in frame of Short Theatre festival from 12 to 14 September in Rome, with topic Space beyond borders – migration, plus Fabulamundi Playwriting Europe projects.

Community events: Events for kids with free entry, recommended age from 3 years, at Teatro del Lido.

Uitgelichte producties en artiesten

Curatorial quartet 2025-2028: Silvia Calderoni, Ilenia Caleo, Silvia Bottiroli and Michele Di Stefano – co-curators serving for triennium, with experience including Emilia Romagna Teatro Bologna, For the Time Being for Freespace Hong Kong, The May Events, Rose Choreographic School Sadler’s Wells London, and publications What Can Theatre Do co-edited with Miguel A Melgares.

International artists: Silke Huysmans and Hannes Dereere with Mining Trilogy, Kim Noble with Lullaby for Scavengers from CAMPO arts centre, Jaha Koo with Cuckoo and clever rice cookers touring to Riga and London International Festival for Theatre, Samira Elagoz, Juan Dominguez.

Italian companies: Muta Imago with Police! premiered at Short Theatre September 14 and 15, Fabbrica Europa artists, and emerging collectives.

Collaborative networks: Fabulamundi – Playwriting Europe, CAMPO, BASE Milan associate artists, and other European production houses.

Shows & optredens

Shows include avant-garde theatre premieres, dance performances, multimedia installations, and site-specific works designed for Mattatoio’s flexible spaces. Performances range from intimate solo works to large ensemble pieces, with international premieres and Italian premieres.

Typical formats include theatre productions at Teatro India and La Pelanda, installations in outdoor areas, workshops in rehearsal spaces, and music events in collaboration with Spring Attitude. Journal and critical reflection are part of festival output, documenting guest experiences.

Uitvoeringsschema

Daily structure during festival: Afternoon workshops and talks, late afternoon performances at Mattatoio and Teatro India, evening main shows, late night music and DJ sets.

Special sections: Mob Pro from 12 to 14 September in Rome, Fabulamundi playwriting labs, kids events from 10 am.

Seasonal production timeline: Work periods include mid-October to mid-November to set up and plan work on future edition, January for ministerial application deadline January 30 each year, June to September months of executive production of festival, plus remote work phases and presence in Rome when necessary for inspections and institutional meetings.

Typical run: Previous edition ran 10 days from September 5 to 14 across different venues in Rome.

Tickettypes

Single performance: Ticket for individual theatre show or dance piece.

Day pass: Access to multiple shows and installations on same day at Mattatoio.

Volledige festivalpas: Pass varying by number of shows, consult official site for current pricing, providing access to most events across venues.

Kids events: Free entry with Ingresso gratuito for Teatro del Lido kids theatre, recommended age from 3 years, info 060608.

Reduced categories: Based on previous Italian performing arts pricing, reduced for under 30, over 65, students, dance schools.

Ticketuitgave en boeking

Advance sales: Online at https://www.shorttheatre.org/ and associated ticketing partners. Purchase recommended early as Mattatoio spaces have limited capacity.

On-site sales: Box office at Mattatoio Roma Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4 and Teatro India Lungotevere dei Papareschi botteghino, open during festival hours.

Informatie: Contact info@shorttheatre.org for programme, tickets and accessibility.

Pricing reference in USD: Based on similar Italian performing arts festivals and previous Short Theatre editions – Single performance full price $10.80 USD corresponding to EUR 10, reduced $6.50 USD corresponding to EUR 6 for under 30, dance schools, Liceo Coreutico, over 65, CRAL Comune di Reggio Emilia members, reduced $3.20 USD corresponding to EUR 3 for under 8, open rehearsal $3.20 USD for everyone free for children under 6. Day pass around $13 to $16 USD corresponding to EUR 12 to 15, 3-day pass around $34 to $40 USD corresponding to EUR 32 to 37. Full festival pass varies by number of shows typically $43 to $86 USD corresponding to EUR 40 to 80. Kids events free entry $0 USD.

Portal fees excluded.

VIP- en premium zitplaatsen

Mattatoio flexible seating: No fixed VIP, but early entry and premium pass holders gain priority seating in limited capacity spaces of La Pelanda and India Theatre.

Festival pass benefits: Full pass provides access to all venues including Teatro India, Mattatoio and Palazzo dei Congressi, plus workshops and talks, with reserved seating for main premieres.

Branche-accreditatie: For artists, curators and press, offering access to Mob Pro, Fabulamundi meetings and networking events.

Supporter passes: Higher tier passes supporting festival’s co-curatorial work for 2025-2028 triennium, contributing to commissioning new works.

Evenementregels

Locatieregels: Mattatoio Roma is historic industrial site – follow signage for performance spaces, do not enter restricted slaughterhouse areas. Respect installations and performance spaces.

Fotografie: No flash photography during performances, recording only with artist permission.

Age guidance: Some performances may include mature content, check programme. Kids events recommended age from 3 years with free entry.

Toegankelijkheid: Venues have varying accessibility – Teatro India and La Pelanda accessible with assistance, contact festival for details.

Gratis evenementen: Free entry events still require reservation via official site or info line 060608 for kids events.

Community respect: Festival invites reimagining shared cultural spaces – respect fellow audience and artists.

Hoe kom je daar

Stad: Rome, Italy – Festival in Testaccio and Ostiense districts.

Mattatoio Roma: Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, 4, 00153 Roma – Metro B Piramide station then 10 minute walk or bus 719, 170 to Mattatoio stop. From Termini station, Metro B to Piramide.

Teatro India: Lungotevere dei Papareschi – Tram 3 or 8 to Marmorata, bus to Lungotevere.

Teatro del Lido Ostia: Via delle Sirene, 22 – Train from Roma Termini to Ostia Lido, then bus to Via delle Sirene.

From airports: Fiumicino Airport Leonardo da Vinci – Leonardo Express to Termini then Metro B to Piramide, or bus to Ostiense. Ciampino Airport – bus to Termini then Metro.

Openbaar vervoer & parkeren

Openbaar vervoer: ATAC metro lines A and B, trams 3 and 8, buses serving Testaccio and Mattatoio area. Night buses during festival evenings.

Mattatoio access: Piazza Orazio Giustiniani easily reached via Metro B Piramide, plus bus lines 23, 75, 280.

Parkeren: Limited parking at Mattatoio Roma, street parking in Testaccio district with blue lines paid. Recommended to use public transport due to limited spaces and ZTL zones.

Bike and walk: Testaccio is bike-friendly with bike sharing stations, walking distance between Mattatoio and Teatro India along Tiber.

Accommodatiegebieden

Testaccio en Ostiense: Most convenient for Mattatoio venue, with boutique hotels, guesthouses and apartments within walking distance, offering authentic Roman neighborhood with markets and restaurants.

Trastevere and Aventino: Nearby historic areas with easy tram and bus access to Mattatoio, range of hotels and B&Bs.

Centro Storico and Monti: Central Rome with easy metro access to Piramide, ideal for combining festival with sightseeing.

EUR and San Paolo: Near Palazzo dei Congressi venue, modern hotels with metro B access.

Ostia Lido: Near Teatro del Lido venue for kids events, seaside accommodation with train to Rome.

Dineren & versnaperingen

Mattatoio area: On-site bars and food trucks during festival, plus Testaccio Market with street food, trapizzino, supplì and local specialties.

Testaccio district: Renowned for Roman cuisine – restaurants serving cacio e pepe, carbonara, offal specialties, with many options near Piazza Orazio Giustiniani.

Teatro India area: Lungotevere restaurants and bars along Tiber river.

Collaboration with Spring Attitude: Festival collaborates with Spring Attitude Festival, offering electronic music and food experiences.

Ostia area: Seafood restaurants near Teatro del Lido.

Toegankelijkheid

Mattatoio Roma: La Pelanda and Mattatoio spaces accessible with ramps and assistance, but some historic industrial areas have uneven floors – contact festival at info@shorttheatre.org for specific accessibility information.

Teatro India: Accessible entrance and seating with assistance.

Teatro del Lido: Free entry venue Via delle Sirene accessible for kids events.

Gereduceerde tickets: Based on Italian festival practice, reduced for over 65, CRAL members and disabled visitors with assistance – contact box office.

General: Festival invites reimagining shared cultural spaces with inclusive approach, providing information via official site.

Beste optredens om bij te wonen

La Pelanda premieres at Mattatoio: Main international premieres such as Mining Stories, Cuckoo and Lullaby for Scavengers – most spectacular and intriguing venue since 2010.

Teatro India productions: Larger theatre works including Police! and other Fabulamundi plays – ideal for text-based and political theatre.

Mob Pro and Fabulamundi labs: International playwriting Europe sessions from 12 to 14 September in frame of festival – best for discovering new European writing.

Kids and family events: Teatro del Lido free entry shows recommended age from 3 years – ideal for families.

Night music and DJ sets: Spring Attitude collaboration events at Mattatoio – best for late night experimental music and community gathering.

Hoogtepunten van het voorgaande jaar

20th year anniversary: In its 20th year festival championed avant-garde performing arts featuring robust program of theater, multimedia installations, workshops and music, inviting both creators and audiences to reimagine shared cultural spaces. Previous edition ran September 5 to 14, 2025 across Mattatoio Testaccio and other venues like Teatro India and Palazzo dei Congressi.

International touring works: CAMPO tours in September including Lullaby for Scavengers, Cuckoo by Jaha Koo heading to Riga after Rome then three nights in London at London International Festival for Theatre, and Mining Stories first part of Mining Trilogy playing in Rome at beginning of September during Short Theatre Festival.

Curatorial transition: For 2025-2028 triennium, new co-curators Silvia Calderoni, Ilenia Caleo serving with Silvia Bottiroli and Michele Di Stefano, together with Silvia Bottiroli being artistic co-director of festival in Roma 2025-2027 and member of inaugural Rose Choreographic School at Sadler’s Wells London.

Community and critical writing: Journal written by Sandrine Roche guest at Short Theatre 10 and open call for artistic curatorship outlining work periods mid-October to mid-November, January ministerial application, June-September executive production – showing festival’s commitment to critical reflection and sustainable curatorial practice.

Officiële tickets

Official site: https://www.shorttheatre.org/ – programme, tickets and passes vary by number of shows consult official site.
Contact: info@shorttheatre.org, Piazza Orazio Giustiniani, 4, 00153 Roma, Mattatoio Roma.
Pricing in USD: Single performance $10.80 USD full price corresponding to EUR 10, reduced $6.50 USD corresponding to EUR 6 for under 30 and other categories, reduced $3.20 USD corresponding to EUR 3 for under 8, open rehearsal $3.20 USD for everyone free for children under 6. Day pass around $13 to $16 USD, 3-day pass around $34 to $40 USD, full festival pass $43 to $86 USD depending on number of shows, kids events free entry $0 USD. Portal fees excluded.
Verkoop: Online via official site, box office at Mattatoio Roma and Teatro India botteghino, with info line 060608 for kids events.

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