Turin Stable Theater

The Teatro Stabile di Torino, founded in 1955, is one of the most important Italian theatrical institutions, known for the production of high-quality prose performances. Its main venue is the Teatro Carignano, one of the oldest and most prestigious theatrical buildings in Turin, built in 1753. The theater has become a cultural reference point, not only for the city but for the entire Italian theatrical scene. The Teatro Stabile has a rich and varied history, characterized by the direction of illustrious figures such as Gianfranco De Bosio, who in the 1960s brought the theater to national recognition with innovative and challenging productions. One of the most memorable moments was in 1961, when De Bosio directed Bertolt Brecht’s “The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui” at the Teatro Carignano, consolidating the theater’s role as a place for experimentation and cultural debate. In the 1970s, under the direction of Luca Ronconi, the theater experienced one of its most fruitful seasons. Ronconi not only staged memorable productions such as Karl Kraus’s “The Last Days of Mankind,” but also founded the School for Actors of the Teatro Stabile in 1991. This school has become one of the most important training institutions in the theatrical field in Italy, contributing to the formation of generations of actors and directors. The Teatro Stabile di Torino manages several theaters, each with its own identity and history. In addition to the Teatro Carignano, there is the Teatro Gobetti, inaugurated in 1842 and known for its intimacy and excellent acoustics, and the Fonderie Limone Moncalieri, an example of industrial conversion that now houses workshops for set design, tailoring, and carpentry, as well as spaces for performances and creative residencies. The programming of the Teatro Stabile is extremely varied and includes classical, contemporary, and experimental works. This approach has allowed the theater to attract a diverse audience, from young students to long-time enthusiasts. The productions range from Shakespeare to Pirandello, from Molière to Goldoni, to more modern works by authors such as Harold Pinter and Michael Frayn. Another distinctive element of the Teatro Stabile is the international festival Torinodanza, which every year brings contemporary dance companies from around the world to Turin. This festival has helped make the Teatro Stabile a reference point for dance as well, further expanding its audience and cultural impact. The theater has always played an active role in promoting culture and theatrical training. In addition to the School for Actors, the Centro Studi del Teatro Stabile, founded in 1974, collects and preserves a rich archive of historical documents, posters, reviews, and photographs, making it a valuable reference point for scholars and theater enthusiasts. In 2015, on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Teatro Stabile, all the documentation was digitized and made available online, facilitating access to historical information. The artistic direction of the Teatro Stabile has seen numerous prominent figures come and go. In recent years, under the guidance of Valerio Binasco, the theater has continued to innovate, proposing new productions that have received national and international recognition. Among the recent successful productions are Molière’s “Don Giovanni,” Carlo Goldoni’s “Servant of Two Masters,” and Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” The Teatro Stabile di Torino is also a place of technological innovation. The recent renovation and modernization of its theaters have allowed for the integration of advanced technologies to enhance the audience experience, while preserving the historical characteristics of the buildings. These interventions have made the theater one of the most modern and well-equipped venues for live performances in Italy.