Nicola Lagioia’s novel makes its debut on stage in its first theatrical version.
La città dei vivi premieres nationwide as Elsinor’s 2025 flagship production, inspired by Nicola Lagioia’s international bestseller. A real and unsettling crime becomes a powerful theatrical exploration of everyday evil, family bonds, and the shadows that inhabit our lives.
Under the direction of Ivonne Capece, combining live actors and semi-holographic elements, the show creates an immersive experience where Rome emerges as a living, ambiguous presence.
Not a mere reenactment of a murder, but a descent into the emotional core of a city and its darkest conscience. One of the most anticipated theatre events of 2025.
13 - 14 and 17 - 26 November 2025, Teatro Fontana, Milan
9 - 14 December 2025, Teatro Astra, Turin
18 - 19 December 2025, Teatro Arena del Sole, Bologna
24 - 25 January 2026, Teatro Kismet, Bari
27 January - 1 February 2026, Teatro Bellini, Naples