Teatro Flaiano, Historic theatre in central Rome, Italy
Teatro Flaiano is a theatre near the Pantheon located in Rome's old town. It hosts theatrical performances and operas in an intimate space throughout the year.
The building was founded in 1928 as Teatro dei Fanciulli and was renamed Teatro Arlecchino in 1944. It received its current name, Teatro Flaiano, in 1969.
The theatre stages Italian operas regularly on an intimate stage where professional singers, choirs, and orchestras perform together. These productions reflect a tradition that brings audiences close to the performers.
The theatre is centrally located and easy to reach by metro, with nearby stations like Spagna and Colosseo. Visitors should allow extra time to navigate Rome's narrow old town streets to find the venue.
The venue was a meeting place for influential Italian artists and filmmakers during its Teatro Arlecchino period. Notable figures like Anna Magnani and Luchino Visconti were closely connected to the space.
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