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8 Lives Later (WORK IN PROGRESS)

created and directed by Riccardo Saggese
performed by Carmen Perfetto

The show is about transformation and the raw journey of rediscovering womanhood after loss and struggle. It tells the story of a woman who confronts the shadows of society and her past, battle through despair, and emerges renewed. Through a blend of ballet, contemporary dance and aerial acrobatics, the performance captures the physical and emotional fight for survival, healing and empowerment.


BLESS – THE CREATIVE JOURNEY We are excited to announce the next stages in the creative journey of BLESS, a performance project that merges various contemporary circus disciplines, exploring themes of gender identity and its challenges. The project is under the artistic direction of Firenza Guidi, who blends contemporary circus and theatre, experimenting with new languages and expressive forms to tell stories of identity, power abuse, and discrimination. RESIDENCY PROGRAM 2024 - 2025 August 17 – 31, 2024 •BLESS – Begins in the Underground of Memory | Directed Photo Shoot, Ex-Cinema Excelsior, Fucecchio (FI) •Creative Residency 1 – Part of METAMORFOSI, 34th International School of Performance, Fucecchio (FI) November 18 – 22, 2024 •Creative Residency 2 – Teatro C’Art, Castelfiorentino January 2 – 6, 2025 •Creative Residency 3 – Part of the QR84 creation, Fucecchio (FI) February 2 – 7, 2025 •Creative Residency 4 – Espace Confluence, Auriol (FR) April 4 – 10, 2025 •Creative Residency 5 – Cir’Opificio, Palermo (IT) Special thanks to Associazione Art’Euro and Festival Festimôme for their support in facilitating the artistic creation residency at Espace Confluence in Auriol (FR). The next stages and the official premiere are currently being defined. These residencies provide a unique opportunity to deepen artistic research, establish new collaborations, and build the path toward the premiere. Stay Updated! 📍 Follow the project on Instagram: instagram.com/ricardosaggese 🌍 For more information, visit the website: www.riccardosaggese.com #BLESSproject #ArtisticResidency #QueerPerformance #ContemporaryCircus

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