At the Tetro Sannazaro Cafè Chantant Rebelle, by and with Lara Sansone

The Sannazaro theatre is preparing to welcome the “Café Chantant Rebelle”, a production that will be held from December 20th to January 12th 2025. The show, conceived and performed by Lara Sansone, includes names of the caliber of Lucio Pierri, Massimo Peluso, Mario Aterrano, Antonio Marino, Tony Guido, and Mario Andrisani. The event will be enriched by the ballet and the orchestra of the Café Chantant.

A format of excellence

The opera's scenes are curated by Francesca Mercurio and Michele Gigi, while the music is entrusted to Ettore Gatta, who also takes on the role of orchestra conductor. The production boasts costumes designed by Romeo Gigli and Mariano Ranno, with choreography created by Alessandro Di NapoliThe lighting design is by Luigi Della Monica, and the make-up and hair are by Ciro Florio, with accessories by Carmine Russo.

The Café Chantant tradition

'Punctual as every year, Café Chantant returns', says Lara Sansone, who underlines how this format expresses the vitality and inclusiveness of the Neapolitan people. This project, which debuted thirty years ago, continues to be successful, representing the city of Naples through a modern key that still retains roots in tradition.

An immersive experience

The spectators of “Café Chantant Rebelle” become an integral part of the show, overcoming the traditional theatrical barrier of the fourth wall, participating in a collective event of music and entertainment. The sciantosa, the central figure of the performance, becomes a symbol of personal and social connections, offering a reflection of one’s aspirations and feelings, and demonstrating how the desire for entertainment remains ever-present.