“Pulcinella Against the Wind”: theater unites prison and community

He debuts in Naples “Pulcinella Against the Wind”, a theatrical show aimed at children and families that delicately and lightly addresses profound themes such as freedom, justice, the redemption and value of the community.

The show was created together with the artists of the group “The Voices Inside”, with the precious advice of the inmates of the Secondigliano prison. After years of theatrical experiences developed within penitentiary institutions and in the local area, Thus was born a work designed to involve even the littlest ones, making them participants in a reflection on the prison experience through the universal language of art.

The artists of the group will be on stage to give life to a story built also thanks to the suggestions of the inmates of the high security circuit, who contributed to the writing and research of the most respectful and accessible way to talk about complex topics. The theater thus becomes a bridge between the "inside" and the "outside", capable of overcoming distances and prejudices and creating new opportunities for listening and sharing.

“Pulcinella Against the Wind” it's part of the project “Communicating Vessels – Theatre, Prison, Community", promoted and financed by Municipality of Naples in the field of cultural programming 2026 and conceived and organized by SOUTH P.E.R..

At the end of each performance, a special workshop dedicated to children and teenagers will be held. Their reflections and impressions will become the protagonists of a podcast that will collect the live voices of the viewers, transforming the theatrical experience into a further moment of participation and creativity.

Two appointments are scheduled:

14 September 2026, ore 17:00
OASI Multifunctional Center
Via Ferrante Learned, 111 – Napoli

16 September 2026, ore 17:00
CHIKÙ
Largo della Cittadinanza Active, Scampia – Naples

The show and workshop are suitable for children and teenagers dai 6 years and up. Entrance is free and reservation is not necessary.

A special opportunity to experience the theater as a meeting space, freedom and transformation, bringing a story capable of speaking to all generations to the neighborhoods of the city.

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