Southerners are born: Paolo Caiazzo and the theater of Southern Italy at the Arena San Sebastiano

Under the vibrant Vesuvius sky, in one of the summers most hungry for beauty and truth, the Arena San Sebastiano is preparing to host a piece of theater that has become a cult: "Terroni si nasce (ed io lo nacqui, modestamente)," the show by Paolo Caiazzo that has continued to make Italy laugh and reflect for over twelve years. On Thursday, July 24th, at 21.15:XNUMX pm, the Neapolitan comedian will take the stage at the "Sere d'estate" summer festival, bringing with him the power of a story that is simultaneously insight and caress, sarcasm and poetry.

The song-theatre of Caiazzo, updated to 2025 but faithful to its soul, moves between folk verses, sharp reflections, and notes reminiscent of land and sea. And in doing so, it sketches a South that isn't stereotypical but lived-in, complex, proud, and contradictory. A South that doesn't cry over spilt milk, but looks in the mirror and laughs, with all its wrinkles.

"Terroni si nasce" isn't just a comedy show; it's a lucid and disenchanted journey through the quirks, wounds, and virtues of a part of Italy too often portrayed through rhetoric. But Caiazzo doesn't indulge or sugarcoat it. With his usual biting elegance, he also discusses the present, politics, and collective neuroses, blending lightness and depth in a rare balance.

Under the artistic direction of Pino Oliva and thanks to the cultural vision of the administration led by Mayor Giuseppe Panico, the Arena San Sebastiano has established itself as one of the most vibrant theater venues in the area. This effort, developed in synergy with the Campania Region, the Metropolitan City of Naples, the Film Commission, Red Carpet, Teatro Troisi, and other partners, makes culture a true community engine.

Article published by Vincenzo Scarpa on July 22, 2025, at 16:25 PM

Vincenzo Scarpa

Vincenzo Scarpa, Journalist for Cronache della Campania and Student of Political Science at the University of Naples Federico II. Passionate about any type of sport, he loves to write and talk mainly about football

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K fountain says:

July 23, 2025 - 08:32 at 08:32

The article talks about a show that seems interesting, but I'm not sure if it's suitable for everyone. I think theater should be more inclusive and not just for a few. Culture is important, but it must involve everyone.