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Parabole di un Clown
Teatro Minimo · Sacred theatre

Parabole di un Clown

Sacred theatre/Actor · music trio
Next live date
September 26, 2026

Bologna

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Synopsis

On the road in an old Fiat 500, between faith and clown falls.

A grandfather, once a circus clown, and Stefano, his nephew facing the crisis of his forties. In an old Fiat 500 from Bologna to Sardinia — not an itinerary driven by haste or caution, but the stations of a journey of faith, passing through the places where the grandfather received his sacraments.

A journey through time as well: from the present back to the day he became Christian at his baptism. The stories the grandfather tells along the way spring from a life with all the hallmarks of a clown's measured fall — but seen through the pages of Scripture, they become unexpected occasions to reflect, to be moved, or to smile.

The script is published by Pardes Edizioni (Bologna). The original music, written and performed by Mauro Ghilardini, Francesco Maffeis and Jurij Roncan, is collected on the CD «In Viaggio», the show's soundtrack.

The project

...and God in the heavens laughs.

A show that crosses the sacred with lightness and depth at once. The structure of the physical journey — Bologna, the roads, Sardinia — becomes a metaphor for an inner path. Bruno Nataloni brings to life a character who knows falling, absurdity and grace: a clown who met God without losing his sense of humour. The original music accompanies the story like a second voice, never merely decorative.

Poster Parabole di un Clown
The poster

The image of the show

Teatro Minimo · directed by Umberto Zanoletti. The official artwork, ready for print and event communication.

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Cast & credits
Bruno Nataloni
The clown grandfather
Mauro Ghilardini
Music
Francesco Maffeis
Music
Jurij Roncan
Music
TextBruno Nataloni e Umberto Zanoletti
DirectionUmberto Zanoletti
Original musicGhilardini · Maffeis · Roncan
CostumesElisabetta Cosseddu
PhotographyFrancesco Bellini
Technical coordinationDiego Bergamini
ProductionTeatro Minimo
Fee
On request

Fee and terms agreed with Teatro Minimo, who handle production and the technical side. Write to me for availability and a quote.

Materials
Poster↓ Download
Technical rider handled by Teatro Minimo — provided on request.
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