Don Bartolomè ù Stregon

CONVERSANO - On Saturday, July 26th at 8:30 PM, in the magnificent setting of Piazza Cesare Battisti in Conversano, the play "Don Bartolomè u Stregon" will be performed. This is a vernacular comedy inspired by a true story from 1721, filled with twists, superstition, and popular irony, as part of the Music Magic and Words Project.

The show, written by Maria Sportelli with linguistic consultancy from Andrea Marangelli and directed by Gianni Piscinelli, is freely based on the book: "Chronicles of Love and Magic in Conversano from the Early 18th Century" by don Angelo Fanelli.

The Story (True!)
In the heart of 18th-century Conversano, the priest Bartolomeo Coletta is caught in the middle of the night by the wife of a notary... completely naked in the bed of the maid within their house. Caught red-handed, the priest flees, but the news spreads quickly and he is arrested and tried before the bishop of the city. During the search of his house, disturbing evidence is found: amulets, mysterious herbs, esoteric symbols, and ritual objects, which fuel suspicions of occult practices. The line between religion, superstition, and deception becomes thin, and the incident turns into a small but significant popular scandal.

The Cast:
• Angela Nonna as Commare Mari’,
• Gianni Piscinelli as Antonio,
• Giusi Pascale as Lucrezia

Adding to the atmosphere of the performance is the voice of Anita Viesti, who will perform original songs in the vernacular, specially composed to evoke the emotions and rhythms of the past. As part of the event, artisanal markets will be set up in the square.

The event is organized by PugliaVox in collaboration with Light on the Sea, with the sponsorship and support of the Municipality of Conversano – Department of Culture, included in the summer schedule "Borgo d’Estate 2025". Support also comes from the Puglia Region – PACT – Presidency of the Regional Council under L.R. 34/1980 – practice no. 64/2025.
Partnership with Pro Loco Conversano, Scaffaleweb. Media partners lavipera.it and Radio Amicizia in Blu

🎭 Free Entry
An evening not to be missed for those who love theater, history, and the popular atmospheres of Puglia.
📞 Info: 392 2318950
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