«Cime tempestose» at Teatro Sala Umberto, November 19 to 22, 2026

From Thursday, November 19 to Sunday, November 22, 2026, Teatro Sala Umberto, at via della Mercede 50 in Rome, stages «Cime tempestose», Gianni Clementi's adaptation of Emily Brontë's novel. Performances are on Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20 at 8:30 p.m., and on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are bought online: 34 euros in Poltronissima, 28 euros in Poltrona A and 22 euros in Poltrona B.

Updated November 9, 2026.

The event

The production, listed under the «Grandi Autori» (great authors) heading of the theater's 2026/2027 season, tells the gothic love story of Heathcliff and Catherine, built on obsessive passion, emotional dependence and mutual destruction. The staging uses wind, shadows and the moors as the characters' emotional landscape.

The directors are Francesco Bellomo and Carmine De Amicis, who also created the choreography. The music is by Vincenzo Di Bella, the sets by Carlo De Marino, the costumes by Teresa Acone and the lighting by Umile Vainieri. The names of Giulio Corso and Federica De Benedittis appear on the poster. The running time is two hours, including an intermission.

Where it takes place: Teatro Sala Umberto

Teatro Sala Umberto is at via della Mercede 50, 00187 Rome. In the following weeks its schedule continues with «Breaking Brecht» with Veronica Pivetti from November 26 to 29, «Tartufo» by Michele Sinisi on December 1 and 2, and «Arlecchino muto per spavento» by Stivalaccio Teatro from December 3 to 6.

Practical information

• Dates: Thursday, November 19 to Sunday, November 22, 2026
• Times: Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20 at 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 p.m.
• Venue: Teatro Sala Umberto, via della Mercede 50, Rome
• Running time: two hours, including an intermission
• Tickets: online, 34 euros Poltronissima, 28 euros Poltrona A, 22 euros Poltrona B
• Getting there: use the ATAC route planner

Frequently asked questions about Cime tempestose

What kind of show is it?

A stage version of Emily Brontë's novel, in Gianni Clementi's adaptation.

How many performances are there?

Four: Thursday, November 19 and Friday, November 20 at 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 at 4:00 p.m.

How long is it?

Two hours, including an intermission.

How much are tickets?

Full-price tickets are 34 euros in Poltronissima, 28 euros in Poltrona A and 22 euros in Poltrona B.

Where are tickets bought?

Online, through the theater's website.

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