Teatro Petrolini, Theatre in Testaccio, Rome, Italy
Teatro Petrolini is a performance space with 90 seats where actors and audience sit close together. The small room creates a direct connection between the stage and viewers.
The space opened in 1994 when Paolo Gatti and Fiorenzo Fiorentini founded it as a performance venue. It was established in Rome's Testaccio district.
The theater honors Ettore Petrolini, a Roman actor whose work shaped Italian theatrical practice. His legacy influences how performance and teaching are approached here today.
The venue is located on Via Rubattino 5 with performances scheduled regularly throughout the week. Check ahead to find out which shows are running during your visit.
The theater offers acting classes based on Stanislavski techniques, a classical approach to performance craft. Additionally, the space can be rented for special events and productions.
Location: Rome
Inception: January 18, 1994
Capacity: 90
Website: http://teatropetrolini.com
GPS coordinates: 41.88027,12.47396
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:44
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