Lu santo Jullare Francesco
by Dario Fo and Franca Rame
with Ugo Dighero
direction Giorgio Gallione
set and costumes Lorenza Gioberti
lighting Aldo Mantovani
coproduction Teatro Nazionale di Genova | CMC/Nidodiragno
in collaboration with Teatro della Juta
event featured in the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of Dario Fo, promoted by Fondazione Dario Fo e Franca Frame
Spirituality and myth, fable and satire, comedy and social commentary: these are the elements that Dario Fo combines in his portrayal of Francis, drawing on the styles and forms of the legendary Mistero buffo and employing grammelot, his distinctive theatrical language. Ugo Dighero, who performed Mistero buffo under Fo’s supervision, now brings this far-from-hagiographic text to life. It is the story of a man who called himself as a “jester in the service of God”, and who renounced family wealth to preach brotherhood and peace to humans, wolves, and birds. However, focusing on Francis today also involves engaging with the story of the Pope who chose to name himself after him, striving to reform the Church through kindness, love for creation and concern for the poor.
