Il principe delle tenebre (The Prince of Darkness) at Centrale Preneste Teatro, Nov 22, 2026

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On Sunday, November 22, 2026 Centrale Preneste Teatro (Via Alberto da Giussano 58, 00176 Rome) presents «Il principe delle tenebre» (“The Prince of Darkness”), actor and visual theater for ages 6 and up by Ruotalibera Teatro, freely inspired by the fairy tale «Naso d'Argento» (“Silver Nose”). The official page lists a single entry at 0.00 euros, with online registration.

Il principe delle tenebre: watercolor illustration of a children's theater stage with a fairy-tale castle backdrop and the audience seen from behind
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Updated October 26, 2026.

Official presentation of Il principe delle tenebre

IL PRINCIPE DELLE TENEBRE. teatro d’attore e visual dai 6 anni. Ruotalibera Teatro. liberamente ispirato alla fiaba “Naso d’Argento”. testo Fabio Traversa. regia Tiziana Lucattini. con Valentina Greco, Tiziana Lucattini e Fabio Traversa.

Un misterioso castellano attira tre sorelle con la promessa di lavoro, ma nasconde un oscuro intento. La più giovane riuscirà a salvarsi e a liberare le altre, ribaltando il destino.

Service translation:

IL PRINCIPE DELLE TENEBRE. Actor and visual theater for ages 6 and up. Ruotalibera Teatro. Freely inspired by the fairy tale “Naso d’Argento” (“Silver Nose”). Text by Fabio Traversa. Directed by Tiziana Lucattini. With Valentina Greco, Tiziana Lucattini and Fabio Traversa.

A mysterious castellan lures three sisters with the promise of work, but hides a dark intent. The youngest will manage to save herself and free the others, overturning their fate.

Text from the official Centrale Preneste Teatro website, source

The fairy tale, the credits and the performers of Il principe delle tenebre

The source is the fairy tale «Naso d'Argento», reworked by Fabio Traversa in the text of «Il principe delle tenebre». The direction is by Tiziana Lucattini, who performs together with Valentina Greco and Traversa himself.

The story starts with a mysterious castellan who invites three sisters with the promise of a job, while behind the offer hides a dark plan. The youngest sister is the one who gets to safety and frees the other two.

Where Il principe delle tenebre takes place: Centrale Preneste Teatro

Anyone arriving at Via Alberto da Giussano 58 finds Centrale Preneste Teatro, a space in the Pigneto run by the Ruotalibera cooperative. On its website the cooperative notes that it has worked for over forty years with public institutions and schools, using theater as a tool for preventing and mending youth distress.

«Il principe delle tenebre» is one of the titles listed on the Families at the Theater page, which includes free Sundays between October 11 and November 29. For other events at the venue you can start from the listing on the children's season 2026-2027 or from Dopolavoro by Stadera and Argot Produzioni.

Practical information for Il principe delle tenebre

  • Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026
  • Theater: Centrale Preneste Teatro, Via Alberto da Giussano 58, 00176 Rome
  • Entry: single, 0.00 euros, with online registration
  • Recommended age: 6 and up
  • Source fairy tale: «Naso d'Argento» (“Silver Nose”)
  • Getting there: use the ATAC journey planner
  • Official details: event page

Frequently asked questions about Il principe delle tenebre

Which fairy tale is «Il principe delle tenebre» based on?

On the fairy tale «Naso d'Argento» (“Silver Nose”), as the official page states.

How old should the audience be for «Il principe delle tenebre»?

The theater recommends it for ages 6 and up.

Who wrote and directed «Il principe delle tenebre»?

The text is by Fabio Traversa and the direction is by Tiziana Lucattini.

Who performs in «Il principe delle tenebre»?

Valentina Greco, Tiziana Lucattini and Fabio Traversa.

How do I get in to see «Il principe delle tenebre»?

With online registration. The single entry is listed at 0.00 euros.

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Contact Information

Event DateNovember 22, 2026
WebsiteOFFICIAL WEBSITE
AddressCentrale Preneste Teatro, Via Alberto da Giussano 58, 00176 Roma Pigneto, Roma, Roma Città
CategoriesEventsShows and Theater
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