The Nest Theater stage will once again host “Premiata Pasticceria Bellavista”, a cult comedy by Vincenzo Salemme, directed by Giuseppe Miale di Mauro. The work will feature actors of the caliber of Francesco Di Leva, Adriano Pantaleo and Giuseppe Gaudino, accompanied by Stefano Miglio, Viviana Cangiano, Federica Carruba Toscano, Dolores Gianoli and Alessandra Mantice.
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The production is curated by Nest Napoli Est Teatro in collaboration with DIANA OR.IS.
National Tour
After the first performance at the Nest, the show will embark on a journey through several Italian cities, starting on February 19 in Alba at the Teatro Sociale. The tour will then continue to Castelfranco Piandiscò, Carrara, Scandicci and other cities until April, concluding at the Teatro Sala Umberto in Rome between April 23 and 27. This long journey will also touch, among others, Avellino, Casalnuovo, Pompei, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Naples, Satriano di Lucania, Eboli, Pomigliano, Matelica and Pratovecchio.
Themes and Meanings of Comedy
The comedy explores the deep fears related to organ donation, inspired by news stories from the 90s. Salemme addresses these fears with a humorous vein, trying to make the audience reflect on the most hidden human feelings, without taking himself too seriously. The story, set in a pastry shop, focuses on how social conventions influence the lives of the protagonists, representing a society that often pretends not to see the truth.
History on Stage
The protagonists, Ermanno and Giuditta Bellavista, run a pastry shop, living with a mother in fragile health. Between clandestine relationships and family secrets, the show weaves a plot of personal and social conflicts. The unexpected return of Carmine, a former homeless man who was left blind by an organ transplant, upsets the dynamics of the Bellavista family, leading them to confront difficult realities. Carmine becomes a key figure, through whom the characters are forced to face life and its complications, redefining their relationships and their future.
Article published on 8 February 2025 - 11:55
