Figli by Mattia Torre with Edoardo Pesce at Teatro Ambra Jovinelli, December 9 to 20, 2026

From December 9 to 20, 2026, Teatro Ambra Jovinelli on Via Guglielmo Pepe hosts «Figli» (Children), drawn from the last text Mattia Torre wrote for cinema, with Edoardo Pesce. Booking is online through the theater's site.

Updated November 6, 2026.

The event

«Figli» comes from the last text that Mattia Torre, who died in 2019, wrote for cinema. The stage adaptation is by Fausto Paravidino, who also directs. The story follows a happy couple who decide to have a daughter and then a second child: the birth of the second baby puts their life to a hard test, amid the difficulties of the Italian welfare system and the toll of parenthood.

On stage are Edoardo Pesce, Silvia D'Amico, Carlo De Ruggieri and Cristina Pellegrino. The production is by Nuovo Teatro, directed by Marco Balsamo. The show is in Italian and the program may change.

Where it takes place: Teatro Ambra Jovinelli

The venue, Teatro Ambra Jovinelli, lies in the Esquiline Hill district. In the same weeks its bill also includes Closer, until November 22, 2026.

Practical information

• Dates: December 9 to 20, 2026.
• Venue: Teatro Ambra Jovinelli, Via Guglielmo Pepe 43, 00185 Rome.
• Tickets: online through the theater's site.
• Getting there: use the ATAC route planner.

Frequently asked questions about Figli

Who wrote the text?

Mattia Torre; the stage adaptation and direction are by Fausto Paravidino.

Who is in the cast?

Edoardo Pesce, Silvia D'Amico, Carlo De Ruggieri and Cristina Pellegrino.

What is it about?

A couple who have a second child and must cope with the toll of parenthood and with the Italian welfare system.

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