IL DELFINO E IL PESCATORE

**October 26 at 6 PM**
**THE DOLPHIN AND THE FISHERMAN: A Fantastic Journey in the Mediterranean Sea**
from an idea by Giuseppe De Matteis, Francesco Lamacchia, Antonio Repole, Vito Latorre
stage writing by Vito Latorre
with Rosanna Cassano, Tommaso Citarella, Davide De Marco, Vito Latorre, Domenico Piscopo, Antonio Repole
directed by Vito Latorre
masks, costumes, and scenography by Davide Sciascia
Produced by Onirica Teatro of Bari in collaboration with the WWF Seges Environmental Education Cooperative of Vernole (LE)

The fisherman Giuseppe, worried about the sudden disappearance of his friend Simone the dolphin, dives into the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. His dive takes him into the aquatic world of the sea's bizarre and amusing inhabitants: the athletic Bluefin Tuna Rocky, the eternal traveler Caretta caretta turtle, the expectant seahorse Hippo, the acrobatic and elegant sea star Asteroidea, the attractive and sensual jellyfish Narba, and the eccentric Dr. Posidonia. In this fantastic journey, full of adventures and odd encounters, through engaging stories oscillating between myth and science, amusing gags, and varied musical moments, the fisherman Giuseppe is able to witness firsthand the threats and harmful effects of man-made influences on the marine and coastal habitat and ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea, until...

The use of masks to portray the main inhabitants of the Mediterranean Sea through a mimetic and corporeal language enhances the expression of the marine context's imagery, serving as a tool to develop the storyline through entertaining dialogues, gags, and songs to intrigue and amuse students while providing them with important information on the theme of marine and coastal biodiversity protection and conservation. The show is recommended for children aged 5 and up and is suitable for all age groups.
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