«Africa. Il triangolo degli schiavi» by Ulderico Pesce at Teatro di Villa Lazzaroni, Tuesday, November 17, 2026

On Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., Teatro di Villa Lazzaroni, at via Appia Nuova 522 in Rome, hosts the reading «Africa. Il triangolo degli schiavi» by Ulderico Pesce. Admission is free; information and reservations at 392 4406597.

Updated November 9, 2026.

The event

The reading tells the story of Ambrogio Morra, from the province of Foggia, who after trying to build a new life in Rome returns to Puglia, to his grandmother Incoronata, a woman who took part, alongside Giuseppe Di Vittorio, in the struggles for the conquest of the land. In Puglia, the text says, «the slaves have returned»: undocumented workers exploited in the tomato harvest and paid two euros an hour. Ambrogio soon finds himself defending their rights.

Besides Ulderico Pesce, the performers are Anastasia Bonarrigo, Maria La Torre and Pierfrancesco Curcio, all under 35. The evening is part of the series «Quando anche il lavoro è guerra. Una scena aperta per gli ultimi», running from September 14 to December 3, 2026 under the artistic direction of Giancarlo Sammartano. The project weaves together stage writings on labor and its exploitation, on war and its brutality, inspired by the work of Bertolt Brecht on the 70th anniversary of his death. It is carried out with the support of the Ministry of Culture, Performing Arts Directorate, and won Roma Capitale's «Lo spettacolo dal vivo fuori dal Centro 2026» public call. Brecht is also on stage in «Breaking Brecht» with Veronica Pivetti at Teatro Sala Umberto, November 26 to 29, 2026.

Where it takes place: Teatro di Villa Lazzaroni

The theater is inside the park of Villa Lazzaroni and has two entrances: via Appia Nuova 522, near the Furio Camillo stop on Metro Line A, and via Tommaso Fortifiocca 71, where free parking is available. From via Appia Nuova, continue along the left side of the villa, past the fountain and the school, and turn left.

Practical information

• Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• Venue: Teatro di Villa Lazzaroni, via Appia Nuova 522, Rome (second entrance at via Tommaso Fortifiocca 71)
• Admission: free
• Information and reservations: 392 4406597, info@teatrovillalazzaroni.com
• Getting there: Metro Line A Furio Camillo; free parking from via Tommaso Fortifiocca 71

Frequently asked questions about Africa. Il triangolo degli schiavi

What kind of event is it?

It is a reading, a staged reading of the text by Ulderico Pesce, with four performers.

Is admission free?

Yes, admission is free. For information and reservations, call 392 4406597 or write to info@teatrovillalazzaroni.com.

What is it about?

The exploitation of undocumented farm workers in the tomato harvest in Puglia, seen through the story of Ambrogio Morra.

How do I get to Teatro di Villa Lazzaroni?

Take Metro Line A to Furio Camillo and walk to via Appia Nuova 522; by car, enter from via Tommaso Fortifiocca 71, where parking is free.

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