How I met PucciniⓇ series
Turandot non esiste
Costantino Buttitta Actor/Author
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli Double bassist/ actress/composer/author
Stefano Teani Pianist/Actor
Benjamin Balthazar Lebigre Stage Director
Step into an Italian-style theatre where music becomes flesh, voice, and story. Part opera, part prose and part cabaret Turandot non esiste is a bold reimagining of Puccini’s iconic opera that blends live chamber music, theatrical storytelling, and multimedia performance to create an unforgettable, genre-breaking experience. Join us for this UK premiere rich in humour, darkness, and soul.
What begins as a traditional concert takes a sudden, surreal turn: instruments speak, costumes sing, and a mysterious, robotic figure crashes the scene. Through powerful visuals, haunting music, and sharp wit, the show offers a provocative journey into Puccini’s life, the truth behind Turandot’s story, and the modern artist’s role today.
Praised in Italy for its inclusive appeal across generations and backgrounds, Turandot non esiste combines striking direction by Benjamin Balthazar Lebigre, a feminist and psychological reading of Puccini, and a powerful call to reclaim the artist’s voice.
75 mins no interval
Language: Italian with English surtitles