ROME - Nestled in the heart of a small piazza placed along the cobblestones of Vicolo di Montevecchio, the English Theatre of Rome makes its home at the Teatro Arciliuto. 

 

 

The English Theatre of Rome runs productions each year from October to June, offering both contemporary and classic works. The shows range from comedic and tragic plays, to monologues, and even to stand-up comedies. The theatre also offers at least one annual production featured in both English and Italian.

 

While the theatre allows Rome's international community to become engaged in the arts, it also serves as a springboard for English-speaking talent in Rome. The theatre allows a significant number of respected directors, playwrights, and actors from all parts of the world to showcase their talents to an international audience.

 

The theatre's location provides guests with the ability to take in the cultural energy from the moment they step inside the doors. Though inaugurated in 1967, the Teatro Arciliuto is located inside the Palazzo Chiovenda, which dates back to the late 15th century.

 

The building itself is quaint. Once guests enter, they are invited to grab a drink from the bar and relax in the lounge located on the ground floor. The ambiance is warm and the various forms of art decorating the walls offer a sense of intrigue to the patiently waiting crowd. As showtime nears, the guests are guided downstairs, passing yet more paintings, and photographs as they enter into the intimate theatre.

 

However the Teatro Arciliuto is not the only venue that serves the English Theatre of Rome, the theatre also collaborates with Rome's John Cabot University. Together they develop larger productions at the university's theatre in Trastevere.

 

The creative efforts on behalf of Ms Ford and the English Theatre of Rome have not gone unnoticed. The theatre has received numerous awards and, most recently, it was awarded the 50/50 Applause Award by the International Centre for Women for its outstanding contribution to women by producing female playwrights in at least half of its productions. 

 

The theatre is currently preparing for its next production. Additional information about the English Theatre of Rome and upcoming productions is available on the theatre's website and Facebook page.