Introduce Yourself : Merry christmas, stage 32! by Gigi Colasanto

Hi everyone, I'm back on STAGE 32!

This image captures a moment from Che Lingua!

Here in the role of Dante, in a powerful backlit shot by Massimo Apeddu, taken during the performance on December 20th at the Piccolo Teatro Comico in Turin.

Che Lingua! is a winding journey through the most significant pages in the evolution of the Italian language, guided by some of the authors who shaped it and made it known around the world.

The performance retraces the birth and formation of Italian, from its most ancient origins to its literary development, placing language under a magnifying glass and exploring how it changes, resists, and survives through time.

Through theatre, music, and physical storytelling, the audience encounters Dante, Manzoni, Collodi, and Pirandello, whose works become living presences on stage rather than historical references.

Yes, if you're wondering... I play all the characters! It's exhausting!

Artistically, Che Lingua! emerges from the desire to explore language as a living, emotional, and political body.

History, irony, imagination, literature, and sound coexist in a shared theatrical experience that investigates the deep relationship between language, identity, and memory.

Italian becomes a space of encounter, conflict, and play — inviting the audience to actively participate rather than simply observe.

Conceived in Italy with an international perspective, Che Lingua! is designed for festivals, universities, and cultural institutions interested in language, heritage, and contemporary performance.

Its adaptability and immersive quality make it a strong proposal for international dialogue and intercultural exchange.

The show premiered during the XXII Week of the Italian Language in the World at the Bogentheater in Innsbruck, Austria.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support,

and to wish you all a peaceful and warm Merry Christmas.

— Gigi