Silvio Orlando takes on the role of Ciampa, a tragic and grotesque figure at the heart of Luigi Pirandello’s Il berretto a sonagli. Originally based on a short story and later adapted for the stage in 1917, the play shifts its focus away from crime to scandal, elusive truth, and madness as a form of refuge. Ciampa is a man walking a tightrope—seeking peace, yet pushed into confrontation. The bourgeois living room becomes a boxing ring, where words strike like blades and laughter quickly turns into anguish. In an intense, vibrant performance, Orlando brings to life a humble yet profound character who defends himself with razor-sharp wit, swaying between bitter comedy and lyrical sorrow. A Pirandello that feels alive, modern, and essential.

by Luigi Pirandello
directed by Andrea Baracco
Cardellino srl