THEATRE “Lu Santo Jullàre Françesco” with Matthias Martelli
On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dario Fo, the Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney, in collaboration with Co.As.It. Sydney, presents Lu Santo Jullàre Françesco, in the version directed and performed by Matthias Martelli, widely regarded as the heir to the Nobel Prize-winning playwright. Martelli brings to life a portrait of a contemporary St. Francis—madcap, essential, and […]
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BOOK PRESENTATION “Il giullare ribelle. Vita apocrifa di Dario Fo” in the presence of author Matthias Martelli
One hundred years after his birth, and ten years after his death, Dario Fo, the last Italian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature, remains in the collective imagination a genius, an irrepressible artist, a free and often lucid figurehead in intellectual, social, and political debate. For those who live in the theater, however, he […]
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Eatalian Talks: Migrating Modernism — The Architecture of Harry Seidler
Photo: David James. Join us for the upcoming Eatalian Talk with Paolo Stracchi, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Technology at the University of Sydney, for a fascinating exploration of the life, work and international legacy of Australian architect Harry Seidler. Drawing on his experience co-curating Migrating Modernism: The Architecture of Harry Seidler in Venice and Sydney, […]
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Tibur Superbum: Tivoli and the Fountains of Villa d’Este – Free Virtual Guided Tour
The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with The Grand Tour Europe, is pleased to invite you to the seventh event in the second series of free virtual guided tours, led by Mario Bernardi. Discover the timeless beauty of Tivoli through this fascinating virtual tour of the ancient city, once known as Tibur Superbum. Explore the […]
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MEZZOTONO A CAPPELLA CONCERT
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is delighted to present Mezzotono, one of Italy’s most celebrated a cappella vocal ensembles, in a spectacular concert at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Using nothing but their voices, five extraordinary singers recreate the sound of an entire orchestra, blending breathtaking harmonies, humour, and theatrical flair into a performance that […]
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BOOK CLUB – Virtual Meeting with author Marco Balzano
The “LibrInsieme” Reading Circle, the Book Club promoted by the Società Dante Alighieri di Sydney in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Sydney, will host writer Marco Balzano, author of the novel Bambino (2024, Einaudi), selected by the Reading Circle for this edition. The event will be held in a hybrid format, with the […]
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Traces of Italy – Sculpture in Sydney: From Simonetti to Sani
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Sydney, is pleased to present a new appointment in the Traces of Italy series, exploring the enduring legacy of Italian artists and their contribution to Australia’s cultural heritage. In the 1870s, when Sydney had very few professionally trained sculptors, Italian artists […]
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EVENT CANCELLED – ART & DINE – A Tribute to Trentino Alto Adige
EVENT CANCELLED Due to circumstances beyond the Institute’s control, the event has been cancelled. Sydney Restaurant Group and the Italian Cultural Institute are delighted to present Art & Dine, a three-part series celebrating the rich connection between Italian art, food and wine. Each dinner in the series highlights a different Italian region, with carefully crafted […]
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Christian Leotta Concert – From Scarlatti to Schubert: The Evolution of the Piano Sonata
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is delighted to present internationally acclaimed pianist Christian Leotta in a recital exploring the remarkable evolution of the piano sonata through the music of Domenico Scarlatti, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Franz Schubert. Spanning more than a century of musical innovation, the programme traces the transformation of the sonata from […]
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Book presentation Captivity and Creativity: The Cultural and Material Production of Italian Prisoners in Allied Hands (1940–1947)
Join editors Giorgia Alù (University of Sydney) and Elena Bellina (New York University), together with contributors Flavia Marcello (Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Sydney) and Anthony White (University of Melbourne) for the presentation of Captivity and Creativity: The Cultural and Material Production of Italian Prisoners in Allied Hands (1940-1947) (Fordham University Press, 2026). Bringing together international scholars […]
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