The project “Il Giardino di Dioniso – Il teatro per le nuove generazioni” (The Garden of Dionysus – Theater for New Generations) is launching in Bagheria; it is an initiative conceived by Casa Teatro (winner of the Metropolitan City of Palermo’s “Periferie 2026” call for proposals and funded by the Ministry of Culture).
This project aims to foster a rediscovery of the local area through theater, highlighting the city’s evocative corners and scenic spots. The rich program includes creative workshops, evening performances, and afternoon events designed specifically for families.

📍 Event Venues
Performances will take place in some of the most distinctive settings in the Bagheria area:
– Palazzo Butera (Bagheria)
– Atrio del Cavaliere (Bagheria)
– Piazzetta Monsignor Cipolla (in the beautiful seaside hamlet of Aspra)

📅 Event Schedule
Family Performances (6:30 PM)
Five events designed for children, featuring stories, imagination, and wonder:
– July 24: *Cappuccetto a colori* (Colorful Little Red Riding Hood) – Atrio del Cavaliere (Bagheria)
– July 30: *Violetta e Cipollino* – Piazzetta Monsignor Cipolla (Aspra)
– August 3: *Martina e la nuvola* (Martina and the Cloud) – Atrio del Cavaliere (Bagheria)
– August 21: *Lentamente. La favola della lumaca* (Slowly: The Tale of the Snail) – Piazzetta Monsignor Cipolla (Aspra)
– August 28: *Il Conte che non conta* (The Count Who Doesn’t Count) – Piazzetta Monsignor Cipolla (Aspra)

Evening Performances (9:30 PM)
July 26: *DONNETTE* – Palazzo Butera (Bagheria)
An intense, all-female performance staged in the prestigious setting of Palazzo Butera, featuring the directors of Casa Teatro (Rosamaria Spena and Enrica Volponi Spena) alongside young actresses from the advanced training course.

Workshops
September 20 – October 20: Theater Workshop for students of the “G. D’Alessandro” Scientific High School in Bagheria—a journey to give young people a voice and experience the school environment from a new perspective.

Artistic Direction: Santi Cicardo and Enrica Volponi Spena. A perfect opportunity for tourists and residents alike to experience summer evenings filled with culture, beauty, and entertainment beneath the stars of Bagheria and Aspra!