In the labyrinth of our souls, every city becomes a mysterious inner journey. An exploration of our deepest fears, our boldest dreams and the mental cages that so often imprison us. Compagnia dei Folli presents Arcano, a performance that, through the immeasurable power of imagination and the liberating wisdom of folly, guides the audience on this exploration. A fearless traveller, a visionary fool, discovers the key to crossing the threshold of the invisible city, revealing theArcano hidden self that lives within each of us.

Guided by this enigmatic figure, spectators are led on an extraordinary journey. The characters dance not on a stage, but in the ether of our consciousness, in an aerial space that becomes the true theatre. Musicians play the deepest notes of the soul, their melodies floating through the air and enveloping the audience in a unique sound experience. Luminous figures illuminate the darkest recesses of the mind, creating visual impressions that ignite the imagination and reveal unexpected perspectives.

Acrobats, with gravity-defying movements, rise above heights and fears, symbolising the human ability to overcome every obstacle. Celestial singers perform the melodies of our most intimate desires; their voices descend from above, creating an atmosphere of pure magic and inspiration. In a unique performance-concert, the gaze is drawn upwards, revealing the wonders of this journey beyond time and space. Here, healthy madness becomes our guide, the only force capable of helping us discover our true essence and free ourselves from convention.

Arcano is a revolutionary event in which performers are not confined to walking and acting on traditional stages, streets or squares. For this production, the performance space expands and is transformed into the air above the audience. Music is played in flight, with instruments that seem suspended in space. The singers accompany us from above, their voices descending like celestial echoes and enveloping the audience in a three-dimensional sound experience. The acrobats’ choreography challenges dizzying heights, creating an unprecedented visual and emotional impact.

A myriad of fantastic, luminous characters moves through this enchanted and wondrous journey, gradually revealing the hidden city, the deepest and most unexplored side of the human soul. The production is ideal for public-square events, open-air festivals and major events, adapting flexibly to different requirements and settings. Like all productions by Compagnia dei Folli, Arcano it can be adapted and customised to ensure that every performance is an unforgettable, tailor-made experience.

In collaboration with:

Piceno Brass