On 10 April 2022, the now partly restored open-air theatre, originally designed by architect Luigi Vietti (1903-1998), will once again be open to the public: until 1 May it can be visited by Homo Faber ticketholders and from 20 May in guided tours of the Fondazione Cini (www.visitcini.com).

 

The restoration has been complemented by an art project to showcase the theatre, featuring a digital work by artist Mattia Casalegno and sound designer Martux_m. On 9 April, they will present a trailer that can also be viewed on mobile devices.

 

In keeping with its statutory principles, the Fondazione Giorgio Cini has presented a crucial new part of the development plan for the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore: the splendid Teatro Verde. Commissioned by Vittorio Cini and inaugurated in 1954, the open-air amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 1,500 will be open to the public again from 10 April 2022. In 2021 the theatre underwent a major restoration that brought its architecture back to life, highlighting all the qualities of the building materials, the surrounding greenery, the fascinating spaces and the extraordinary landscape views. The Fondazione Cini has thus taken the first step towards restoring this remarkable piece of architecture. The restoration by the Fondazione Cini team was made possible thanks to a partnership with Cartier, a company that has always prized cultural excellence.

 

Ticketholders for the 2022 Homo Faber Event will be able to visit the Teatro Verde from 10 April to 1 May 2022 (information homofaber.com), while from 20 May 2022, the theatre will be included in the Fondazione Giorgio Cini programme of guided tours (information visitcini.com).