Emilia Romagna Castles

Gioppino a Venezia in cerca di fortuna (Gioppino in search of fortune) is a puppet show that has its roots in Bergamo tradition, bringing to the stage one of its best-loved characters.
This time Gioppino leaves his native Bergamo and sets off for Venice, driven by the desire to change his life and seek his fortune.
In the lagoon city, our hero will find himself involved in a series of adventures, tests of courage and duels, confronting bullies and injustices with his trademark cunning. Armed with his inseparable stick, Gioppino grows along the way and transforms from a simple prankster into a true Bravo of Venice, ready to defend the weakest and make fun of power.

The show celebrates popular culture and the world of masks, interweaving comedy, rhythm and direct interaction with the audience, according to the most authentic codes of traditional puppet theatre. A funny and lively story, capable of involving adults and children alike, that keeps the spirit of popular theatre and oral narration alive.