On Tour in Rome
Nikki Bedi is at Teatro Italia in Rome with leading creatives and a live audience, exploring the impact of the country’s cultural history on its new wave of artistic talent.
Nikki Bedi is on stage at Teatro Italia in Rome with leading creatives and a live audience, to explore the impact of the country’s colossal cultural history on its new wave of artistic talent.
Creative powerhouse Margherita Vicario reveals the inspiration for her film Gloria!, about rebellious women musicians in a convent in 1800 Venice.
Horror maestro Paolo Strippoli explains the meaning of his film, The Holy Boy, set in a village that depends on the miraculous healing powers of a teenage boy.
There is live comedy from Luca Ravenna.
Live music comes from singer songwriter Levante and poetic rapper Mecna.
And Daniele Tinti is Nikki’s insider guide to Rome’s revealing locations
Photo credit: Marco Ponzianelli
This edition has been updated since originally published to clarify a location detail.
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