A theatre company at work in Verona since 1968, recognised by the ministry, with a research section on the Commedia dell’Arte and, since 2011, a film arm.
At a glance
- Type
- Theatre production company and venue
- Where
- Piazza Arsenale, Verona, Veneto, Italy
- Coordinates
- 45.4429704° N, 10.9855288° E
- At work since
- 1968
- Film section
- Nuove Officine Cinematografiche, opened 2011
Overview
The Teatro Scientifico — Teatro/Laboratorio is a permanent theatre production body recognised by the ministry, at work since 1968. It founded and directs the Teatro Laboratorio of Verona, in Piazza Arsenale.
History
Its production leans towards contemporary Italian playwriting and towards civic, social and community theatre; it also reinterprets classical texts, runs artistic and training projects, and organises seasons, events and the festival Non c’è differenza.
It keeps a section for anthropological study and research on the Commedia dell’Arte, and holds the archive of the Teatro Scientifico — Teatro Laboratorio.
In 2011 the section Nuove Officine Cinematografiche was opened, for the production of film and audiovisual work.
What you see
The company works from Piazza Arsenale, on the Campagnola side of the Adige, opposite Castelvecchio.
Practical information
- Address: Piazza Arsenale 6, 37126 Verona, Veneto.
- Opening follows the theatre season.
Sources
- Cultural Heritage Online historical archive — original Italian entry (beniculturalionline.it), transposed and corrected 2026.
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