Associazione Teatro Popolare di

PASSION PLAY in SORDEVOLO 2021 PERFORMANCE DATES 2021

JUNE 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 Saturday 12.06. 9.00 p.m. Friday 03.09. 9.00 p.m. Sunday 13.06. 4.00 p.m. Saturday 04.09. 9.00 p.m. Saturday 19.06. 9.00 p.m. Friday 10.09. 9.00 p.m. Sunday 20.06. 4.00 p.m. Saturday 11.09. 9.00 p.m. Friday 25.06. 9.00 p.m. Sunday 12.09. 4.00 p.m. Saturday 26.06. 9.00 p.m. Friday 17.09. 9.00 p.m. Sunday 27.06. 4.00 p.m. Saturday 18.09. 9.00 p.m. Sunday 19.09. 4.00 p.m. Friday 24.09. 9.00 p.m. JULY 2021 Saturday 25.09. 9.00 p.m. Sunday 26.09. 4.00 p.m. Friday 02.07. 9.00 p.m. Saturday 03.07. 9.00 p.m. Friday 09.07. 9.00 p.m. Saturday 10.07. 9.00 p.m. Friday 16.07. 9.00 p.m. PLACES DESCRIPTION Saturday 17.07. 9.00 p.m. GOLDEN PLACE N° 460 THIRD PLACES N° 320 Friday 23.07. 9.00 p.m. FIRST PLACES N° 912 FREE PLACES N° 20

Saturday 24.07. 9.00 p.m. SECOND PLACES N° 640 Friday 30.07. 9.00 p.m. DIRECTION Saturday 31.07. 9.00 p.m. K L N O M AUGUST 2021 Sunday 01.08. 9.00 p.m. F G H I J Friday 13.08. 9.00 p.m. Saturday 14.08. 9.00 p.m. Friday 20.08. 9.00 p.m. A B C D E Saturday 21.08. 9.00 p.m. Friday 27.08. 9.00 p.m. Saturday 28.08. 9.00 p.m. SCENOGRAPHY

PIEDMONT

AND THE PASSION PLAY 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Nestled in the north-western part of , (Piemonte in DAY 5 Lake Maggiore Italian) is l surrounded by the – actually, the word means “at Today’s visit is on Lake Maggiore. Upon arrival at Stresa we the foot of the mountains”. It is a unique region in Italy because board our boat for Isola Bella to visit the Borromean Palace of the coexistence of gentle slopes, small glacial lakes, industrial with it’s beautiful hanging gardens. At the end of the visit we cities, intensely cropped plains, and endless vineyards. Thanks to proceed to Isola dei Pescatori, with it’s characteristic streets its geographic position, Piedmont has always been a sort of link and restaurants where fish specialities from the lake can be between north-western Europe and the rest of Italy. sampled. We then proceed to Isola Madre, famous for its bo- tanical garden. On the way back scenic drive along Lake Orta to Ghemme. Here you can visit a Winery inside che Castle of DAY 1 Ghemme and have a wine tasting paired with local slow food Arrival at your Hotel in the area, welcome drink, dinner products such as Gorgonzola Cheese or local salami. Return to and overnight at your hotel. the hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 2 Monferrato and Asti DAY 6 Day at leisure Practically untouched by mass tourism, Monferrato is a unique region whose countryside is accented with soft, rolling hills, DAY 7 Biella, Lake and Passion Play rich-soiled plains, divided by rivers and forests, set before the After breakfast we will explore the departure for Biella: you can majestic backdrop of the Alps – the first Vineyard landscape to visit the and the 11th century Baptistery before taking enter the Unesco heritage list with Langhe and Roero. the Funicular up to the medieval old town situated on top of Pi- On our way to Asti we will visit this area and of course have a azzo hill. Here you can walk through porticoes which are char- taste of its wines. Asti is a gem of Piedmont. Lesser known than acteristic of this part of town and visit some of the old palaces other Italian cities, Asti has a century-long history and features and noble villas from whose gardens you will see panoramic a city-centre rich in medieval towers and noble palaces once views of lower Biella and its spectacular mountain range. In owned by powerful banker families recognized for their power the afternoon we head to Lake Viverone – a small blue jewel in all over Europe. amidst the green woodland and fields of Piemonte. Transfer to This journey back in time begins with the Romans, who found- Sordevolo for a dinner in a local restaurant before the passion ed the ancient Hasta, later an independent medieval town. A play performance. Return to the hotel after the performance. walking tour will show you the beautiful well preserved city Overnight accommodation. center of this town. Return to the Hotel for dinner and over- night. DAY 8 departure It’s time to say “arrivederci”. DAY 3 Turin Today we will head to Turin, a majestic city that leaves noth- ing wanting: the Cathedral, obelisks, grand squares and boule- vards, the Castle, and the Piazza San Carlo are all waiting for you! We will have free time to climb the awe-inspiring Mole Antonelliana or visit the renowned Egyptian Museum. Turin has been famous for its confectionery, patisserie and chocolate shops since the 18th century. These old establishments haven’t changed and you can still enjoy their charme. You will then try the “Merenda Reale”, a real must do of Turin. The tradition dates back to the 18th century at Savoy court, the Merenda Reale is an unmissable event for chocolate lovers : a steaming hot choco- late or a Bicerin, presented with the irresistible “bagnati” and other chocolate specialties, will make this moment unforgetta- ble. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 4 Alba & Barolo After breakfast, our day will begin by travelling to Alba, heart of the Langhe, at the center of a landscape of rolling hills and lush vineyards. We will have free time to explore this small village known as “the city of 100 Towers.” We will then move to La Morra and Barolo and visit a traditional wine cellar where our taste buds will rejoice tasting some classic wines and local products. Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight. PIEDMONT

PIEDMONT AND THE PASSION PLAY AT SORDEVOLO

BIELLA

Sordevolo

Lago Viverone

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VALLE D’AOSTA

AND THE PASSION PLAY 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS

Valle d’Aosta is the smallest italian region, surrounded by the it a popular tourist destination. We will venture off by boat to highest peaks of the Alps such as Mont Blanc and Cervino. It fea- the stupendous Borromean Islands, which form the backdrop tures the small roman town of Aosta and some very interesting to the marvelous landscape of the lake. Isola Pescatori is a medieval castles. charming island with quaint houses lining the cobbled lanes With this tour we combine it with Lake Maggiore, one of the most and fishing boats bobbing around gently in the harbour. The beautiful italian lakes for an unforgettable holiday. island features many restaurants where you can try the local fish specialities. Isola Bella is the most famous of the Borromean Islands: once a small village, the Island was transformed from DAY 1 the Borromeo family and is now famous for the baroque Pala- Arrival at your Hotel in the Aosta region, welcome drink, dinner zzo and its gardens. Isola Madre, the biggest of the Borromean and overnight at your hotel. Islands completes the tour with its botanical gardens. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 2 - Aosta and Fenis Practically untouched by mass tourism,and among Alpine peaks DAY 6 - Alba & Barolo that rise like marble lies the regional capital Aosta, After breakfast, our day will begin by travelling to Alba, heart a once-important Roman settlement that retains a charming of the Langhe, at the center of a landscape of rolling hills and historic centre. Wherever you look, traces of the past hint at the lush vineyards. We will have free time to explore this small town ancient splendour of Augusta Praetoria, the city founded by the known as “the city of 100 Towers.” We will then move to La Mor- Romans, of which today we can still admire the magnificent ra and Barolo and visit a traditional wine cellar where our taste Arch dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, the monumental Por- buds will rejoice tasting some classic wines and local products. ta Pretoria gate, the Theatre and the cryptoportico. We will the Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight. see the monumental complex of Sant’Orso with its cloister and the gothic Cathedral. In the afternoon we will move to Fenis DAY 7 - Biella, Lake Viverone and Passion Play to see one of the many one of the most famous castles of Valle After breakfast we will explore the departure for Biella: you can d’Aosta and for its architecture and its many towers and battle- visit the cathedral and the 11th century Baptistery before taking mented walls has become one of the major tourist attractions the Funicular up to the medieval old town situated on top of Pi- of the region Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight. azzo hill. Here you can walk through porticoes which are char- acteristic of this part of town and visit some of the old palaces DAY 3 - Courmayeur and noble villas from whose gardens you will see panoramic After breakfast optional excursion to Courmayeur, the oldest al- views of lower Biella and its spectacular mountain range. In pine spa town located right at the foot of the Europe’s highest the afternoon we head to Lake Viverone – a small blue jewel in peak, Mont Blanc. amidst the green woodland and fields of Piemonte. Transfer to We will take the first section of the Mont Blanc cable car to Sordevolo for a dinner in a local restaurant before the passion reach the alpine botanical garden at the altitude of more than play performance. Return to the hotel after the performance. 2000 metres. The garden takes its name from a very rare plant Overnight accommodation. which grows in the rocky pastures: the Saussurea alpina. Re- turn to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. DAY 8 It’s time to say “arrivederci”. DAY 4 - Turin + Biella Today we will head to the Venaria Reale, famous as the Palace of the Royal and surrounded by magnificent gardens. We will then go to the Stupinigi Hunting Residence, an elegant architectural masterpiece. Later, we head back to Tu- rin, a majestic city that leaves nothing wanting: the Cathedral, obelisks, grand squares and boulevards, the Castle, and the Pi- azza San Carlo are all waiting for you! We will have free time to climb the awe-inspiring Mole Antonelliana or visit the re- nowned Egyptian Museum. We will also have a proper break at one of the city’s historic cafés to enjoy Bicerin, a local hot drink in Turin. Transfer to the Biella region check in at your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 5 - Lake Maggiore In the morning departure to Stresa, the pearl of Lake Maggiore. Its panoramic and architectural beauty and mild climate make FENIS - TURIN - FENIS

VALLE D’AOSTA AND THE PASSION PLAY AT SORDEVOLO

AOSTA

Sordevolo

Lago Viverone

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ACQUI TERME

AND THE PASSION PLAY 8 DAYS 2 NIGHTS 5 NIGHTS IN IN SORDEVOLO AREA ACQUI TERME

Since about 1490, the play was performed on Good Friday in the show you the beautiful well preserved city center of this town. Colosseum, with a large attendance of people, pilgrims, travellers We then head to Acqui Terme for dinner and overnight. and notables. This tradition was interrupted in 1539 by Pope Paul III ‘s prohibition of such representations, due to the dramatic Refor- DAY 4 - Turin mation period and the subsequent Luther’s, Calvino’s an d other re- Today we will head to Turin, a majestic city that leaves nothing ligious movements detachment from the Roman Catholic Church. wanting: the Cathedral, obelisks, grand squares and boulevards, The “Roman” passion text reached Sordevolo through still mysteri- the Castle, and the Piazza San Carlo are all waiting for you! We ous ways. Since 1816 the entire community of Sordevolo has been will have free time to climb the awe-inspiring Mole Antonelliana representing the Passion of Christ. The Passion of Sordevolo is cer- or visit the renowned Egyptian Museum. Return to your hotel for tainly the greatest choral play never performed in Italy by amateur dinner and overnight stay. actors: the performance takes place in a 4,000 square metres open space, a reconstructed corner of Jerusalem, dating back to 33 A.D.: DAY 5 - Alba and Langhe Herod’s Palace, Synedrium, Pontius Pilate’s Praetorium, the Garden After breakfast, our day will begin by travelling to Alba, heart of Gethsemane, the cenacle, the Calvary. The 3-hours performance of the Langhe, at the center of a landscape of rolling hills and consists of a prologue and 29 scenes, with an overall participa- lush vineyards. We will have free time to explore this small town tion of about 400 actors and walk-on characters. With this tour known as “the city of 100 Towers.” We will then move to La Mor- we combine the Passion Play with the beautiful Piedmont region. ra and Barolo and visit a traditional wine cellar where our taste Nestled in the north-western part of Italy, Piedmont (Piemonte in buds will rejoice tasting some classic wines and local products. Italian) is surrounded by the Alps – actually, the word means “at the Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight. foot of the mountains”. It is a unique region in Italy because of the coexistence of gentle slopes, small glacial lakes, industrial cities, DAY 6 - Acqui Terme intensely cropped plains, and endless vineyards. Day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful center of Acqui Terme on your own. A Typical piedmontese dinner awaits you the hotel.

DAY 1 DAY 7 - Cuneo and Castelmagno Arrival at your hotel in the Biella area. Dinner and overnight ac- The “wedge” (“cuneo” in italian) of rock on which stands the histor- commodation. ic center is the terminal part of a plateau eroded in the millennia by the river Stura di Demonte and the Gesso stream that delimit it. DAY 2 - Biella, Lake Viverone and Sordevolo A guided tour will take you to Galimberti square, to the Cathedral, After breakfast we will explore the departure for Biella: Our tour built on the site of an ancient small church dedicated to Santa Ma- guide will show you the cathedral and the 11th century Baptistery ria. Free time to indulge in one of the many cafés under the arcades. before taking the Funicular up to the medieval old town situated In the afternoon proceed to the Val Grana, where the Castelmag- on top of Piazzo hill. Here you will walk through porticoes which no Cheese is produced.Castelmagno cheese has ancient origins. It are characteristic of this part of town and visit some of the old is said it was first produced in the eleventh century, although the palaces and noble villas from whose gardens you will see pano- first documents referring to it date back to the thirteenth centu- ramic views of lower Biella and its spectacular mountain range. ry. Since then, the local cheese factories have been producing it In the afternoon we head to Lake Viverone – a small blue jewel following the ancient traditions. This cheese Castelmagno is ob- in amidst the green woodland and fields of Piemonte. Transfer tained by two different milkings and by processing of whole cow’s to Sordevolo for dinner in a typical restaurant before the passion milk. Sometimes, an amount of sheep’s or goat’s milk can be added, play performance then transfer to Sordevolo. Return to the hotel albeit not more than 20%. It is usually produced throughout Sum- after the performance. Overnight accommodation. mer and left in fresh-air rooms or natural grottos for 60 days at least, in order to age properly. The flavor and the aroma are strong DAY 3 - Asti and Monferrato and intense and it is widely considered as one of the best italian Practically untouched by mass tourism, Monferrato is a unique mountain pasture cheeses. A tasting of this cheese is a must before region whose countryside is accented with soft, rolling hills, rich- heading back to the hotel for dinner and overnight. soiled plains, divided by rivers and forests, set before the majestic backdrop of the Alps – the first Vineyard landscape to enter the DAY 8 - Departure Unesco heritage list with Langhe and Roero. On our way to Asti After breakfast, it is time to say “arrivederci”. we will visit this area and of course have a taste of its wines. Asti is a gem of Piedmont. Lesser known than other Italian cities, Asti has a century-long history and features a city-centre rich in me- dieval towers and noble palaces once owned by powerful banker families recognized for their power all over Europe. This journey back in time begins with the Romans, who founded the ancient Hasta, later an independent medieval town. A walking tour will MONFERRATO AND LAKE LAKE VIVERONE AND MONFERRATO

ACQUI TERME AND THE PASSION PLAY AT SORDEVOLO

TORINO

Sordevolo

Lago Viverone

Castelmagno

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LAKE MAGGIORE

AND THE PASSION PLAY 7 DAYS 2 NIGHTS 4 NIGHTS IN IN SORDEVOLO AREA LAKE MAGGIORE

Since about 1490, the play was performed on Good Friday in the We then proceed to Isola Madre, famous for its botanical gar- Colosseum, with a large attendance of people, pilgrims, travel- den. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommoda- lers and notables. tion. This tradition was interrupted in 1539 by Pope Paul III ‘s prohibi- tion of such representations, due to the dramatic Reformation DAY 5 - Lake Maggiore period and the subsequent Luther’s, Calvino’s and other religious Day at leisure to enjoy Lake Maggiore on your own. movements detachment from the Roman Catholic Church. The “Roman” passion text reached Sordevolo through still mys- DAY 6 - terious ways. Since 1816 the entire community of Sordevolo has Morning departure for the fashion capital of Milan . been representing the Passion of Christ. With a local guide one can visit the cathedral - one of the finest The Passion of Sordevolo is certainly the greatest choral play examples of gothic architectur in the world, the Vittoria Ema- never performed in Italy by amateur actors: the performance nuele arcade, the La Scala opera house and the Sforzesco castle takes place in a 4,000 square metres open space, a reconstruct- .There will be some free time to try a typical Milanese aperitif in ed corner of Jerusalem, dating back to 33 A.D.: Herod’s Palace, one of the many bars in the centre, before returning to the hotel Synedrium, Pontius Pilate’s Praetorium, the Garden of Gethse- for dinner and overnight accommodation. mane, the cenacle, the Calvary. The 3-hours performance consists of a prologue and 29 scenes, DAY 7 - Departure with an overall participation of about 400 actors and walk-on After breakfast, it is time to say “arrivederci”. characters. With this tour we combine the Passion Play with the beautiful lake Maggiore region.

DAY 1 Arrival at your hotel in the Biella area. Dinner and overnight ac- commodation.

DAY 2 - Biella, Lake Viverone and Sordevolo (approx 50 kms) After breakfast we will explore the departure for Biella: you can visit the cathedral and the 11th century Baptistery before taking the Funicular up to the medieval old town situated on top of Piazzo hill. Here you can walk through porticoes which are characteristic of this part of town and visit some of the old palaces and noble villas from whose gardens you will see pano- ramic views of lower Biella and its spectacular mountain range. In the afternoon we head to Lake Viverone – a small blue jewel in amidst the green woodland and fields of Piemonte. Return to hotel for dinner before the passion play performance then transfer to Sordevolo. Return to the hotel after the performance. Overnight accom- modation.

DAY 3 - Lake Orta – Lake Maggiore (approx 90 kms) Departure today for Lake Orta with it’s quaint corners and won- derful scenery. From the characteristic centre in Orta, depar- ture by boat to Isola San Giulia to visit the 10th century abbey. Free time in Orta before moving to your Hotel on lake Maggiore for dinner and overnight accommodation.

DAY 4 - Lake Maggiore (approx 20 kms) Today’s visit is on Lake Maggiore. Upon arrival at Stresa we board our boat for Isola Bella to visit the Borromean Palace with it’s beautiful hanging gardens. At the end of the visit we proceed to Isola dei Pescatori, with it’s characteristic streets and restaurants where fish specialities from the lake can be sampled. LAKE D’ORTA - MILAN - D’ORTA LAKE

LAKE MAGGIORE AND THE PASSION PLAY AT SORDEVOLO

LAKE MAGGIORE

Lago D’Orta

Sordevolo

Lago Viverone

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PERFORMANCE OF THE PASSION PLAY IN SORDEVOLO from 12.06. to 26.09.2021

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