Il bosco delle storie di Natale (The Forest of Christmas Stories), children’s show at Teatro del Lido di Ostia, Dec 22, 2026

On Tuesday, December 22, 2026 Teatro del Lido di Ostia, at Via delle Sirene 22 in Lido di Ostia, presents «Il bosco delle storie di Natale» (“The Forest of Christmas Stories”), an actor’s theater show by Drogheria Rebelot for children ages 4 and up. Admission is free.

Updated October 30, 2026.

Official presentation of Il bosco delle storie di Natale

«Sarà un coraggioso pettirosso, aiutato dagli animali incontrati nel bosco, a partire alla sua ricerca»

Text from the official Cultura Roma Capitale page (service translation: “A brave robin, helped by the animals met in the woods, will set off to look for him”), source

«Il bosco delle storie di Natale» is freely inspired by the tales of Selma Lagerlöf and by other Nordic legends. On Christmas Eve little Lou stays up reading and, when her open eyes begin to dream, the figures in the books and the words of the legends come alive in the dark of her bedroom.

The play rug, among books, figures, sheets and pillows, turns into a snow-covered forest that blooms under the stars. The animals gather for a party for the return of the light, and the Tomte tells of the wonder of nature’s rebirth.

The Tomte are traditional figures of Scandinavian culture, similar to gnomes, who live in the northern forests and, during Advent, look after animals, plants and children. Every year Lou prepares a tiny little room for her Tomte. After a furious snowstorm, however, the Tomte does not arrive, and a brave robin, helped by the animals of the forest, sets off to look for him and save the girl’s Christmas.

On stage is Miriam Costamagna, with direction by Andrea Lopez Nunes and consultancy by Enrica Carini, author of the dramaturgy and sets. Silhouettes and figures are by Gabriele Genova, lighting by Rossella Corna. The production is by Fondazione TRG and La Piccionaia.

The show belongs to «SomministrArte 2026», the festival for young generations by the Associazione Affabulazione ETS, from October 7 to December 22, 2026, and is a winner of the call «Lo spettacolo dal vivo fuori dal Centro 2026» of Roma Capitale, with the support of the Ministry of Culture.

Where Il bosco delle storie di Natale takes place: Teatro del Lido di Ostia

Teatro del Lido di Ostia is at Via delle Sirene 22, in Lido di Ostia, in Municipio X. December 22 closes the SomministrArte festival, which has had titles such as Odissea, errare è umano and Chi ha paura del buio? on the same stage.

Five days earlier, on December 17, the hall also hosts the morning performance of Macbeth Machine.

Practical information for Il bosco delle storie di Natale

• Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2026
• Venue: Teatro del Lido di Ostia, Via delle Sirene 22, 00121 Lido di Ostia, Rome
• Admission: free
• Audience: children ages 4 and up
• Company: Drogheria Rebelot, with Miriam Costamagna and direction by Andrea Lopez Nunes
• Festival: SomministrArte 2026, curated by Associazione Affabulazione ETS, organizer’s website
• Getting there: use the ATAC journey planner

Frequently asked questions about Il bosco delle storie di Natale

How much does it cost to see «Il bosco delle storie di Natale»?

Admission is free.

What age is «Il bosco delle storie di Natale» for?

For children ages 4 and up.

What is «Il bosco delle storie di Natale» about?

About Lou, who on Christmas Eve dreams of a forest where a robin sets off to look for the missing Tomte and save Christmas.

Who are the Tomte in «Il bosco delle storie di Natale»?

Figures from Scandinavian tradition, similar to gnomes, who look after animals, plants and children during Advent.

When is «Il bosco delle storie di Natale» held?

On Tuesday, December 22, 2026, at Teatro del Lido di Ostia.

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