A Small Anatomy by De Dansers at Mattatoio, November 13 to 15, 2026

«A Small Anatomy» runs from Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15, 2026 at Mattatoio (Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4, 00153 Rome):, a show of dance and live music by the Dutch company De Dansers, for children ages 6 and up. Tickets cost 10 euros for children and 15 for adults and are bought online; no entry is allowed once the show has started.

Updated November 3, 2026.

The event

De Dansers is based in Utrecht and is made up of dancers and musicians, who call their works «danced concerts». The artistic leaders are Josephine van Rheenen, a choreographer and dancer born in 1988, and Guy Corneille, a composer and musician; they have led the company since 2014, succeeding Wies Merkx. In «A Small Anatomy» four performers explore the body through dance and live music, discovering with the audience that «our bodies are all different».

The choreography is by Josephine van Rheenen with the performers; live music and composition are by Hans Vermunt. On stage are Anna Bentivegna, Arturo Vargas, Hans Vermunt and Maxime Smeets. The original idea is by Anna Bentivegna, the dramaturgy by Moniek Merkx and the lighting by Tim van 't Hof. The running time is 50 minutes.

The show is part of the Kids and Family section of Romaeuropa Festival 2026 and is included in Passepartout 1.

Where it takes place: Mattatoio

Mattatoio stands in Testaccio and is the former Macro Testaccio: the complex was designed by Gioacchino Ersoch and built between 1888 and 1891, and is regarded as one of the most important examples of industrial archaeology in Rome. It is now run by Azienda Speciale Palaexpo and hosts exhibitions and performances. See the pages on Mattatoio, on Testaccio and on Romaeuropa Festival 2026.

Practical information

• Dates: Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15, 2026.
• Place: Mattatoio, Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4, 00153 Rome.
• Age: 6 and up; running time 50 minutes.
• Tickets: 10 euros for children, 15 euros for adults, bought online.
• No entry once the show has started.
• Getting there: use the ATAC route planner.

Frequently asked questions about «A Small Anatomy»

What age is the show for?

For children ages 6 and up.

How long is it?

50 minutes.

How much does it cost?

10 euros for children, 15 for adults.

Can I enter after the show has started?

No, entry is not allowed once it has begun.

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