From February 4th to 21st 2012

THE GRAN THEATRE IN ST. MARK’S SQUARE
From 11 to 21 February 2012 

This year too, on the occasion of Carnival 2012, a big Stage will be set up in St. Mark’s Square. The “Grand Theatre” will be the heart of one of the most famous events in the world. Besides the traditional shows, such as the “Angel Flight”, the “Festa delle Marie” (or “Feast of Marie”) and the “More Beautiful Mask”, it will also host performances of the most innovative companies, including

From 11th to 21st February 2012

The 2012 Venice Carnival is dedicated to the theatricalisation of everyday life, as announced today by the Art Director, Davide Rampello, in a press conference held in the town hall. The title will therefore be “LA VITA E’ TEATRO. TUTTI IN MASCHERA” (Life is theatre. Everybody dress up)

The famous kermesse will turn Venice into Europe’s theatre capital, as it used to be in the past, starting from the XVII century. It was a real breeding ground for high level theatre plays. Famous artists – the likes of Antonio Vivaldi and Antonio Guardi, Il Canaletto – were involved and worked on creating the

This year’s Venice Carnival 2011 provides a comprehensive program that embraces all territory, including theatres and museums.

All Venetian theatres have enriched their calendars with a series of themed shows.

The La Fenice Theatre, for example, will participate in the 2011 Venice Carnival with eight performances of Puccini’s Boheme, a Gala dance by Eifman Ballet from St.

From 26th February until 8th March 2011

A dramatic new event at this year’s Carnival of Venice 2011 will be the special theatrical tours designed by Alberto Toso Fei. Actors in costume will lead you through a magical and secret Venice in “The Secrets of Venice“.

Visitors will be drawn into a real touring show that will reveal the many mysteries and tales linked to evocative and little-known places in the city. Why

The Casinò of Venice, or to be more precise, the splendid Ca’ Vendramin Calergi Palace on the Grand Canal, during the Venice Carnival will be transformed into a magical site where dramatised themed dinners and burlesque spectacles will take place.

The burlesque genre, originally a parody show, consists of short dance performances and choreography. Performed by artists who combine beauty, choreographic skills

February 26th – March 8th, 2011
Venice

During the Carnival time, from February 26th to March 8th, the city of Venice will be a flowering of theatre pieces, concerts, special itineraries, cultural events for both tourists and locals. Comedy of art shows and Historical Re-enactments will be performed in the most popular Campi, while the street artists entertainments and the circustheater shows will be planned in every district in order to create a rich and surprising program every day.

2011, march 4th
Arsenale

A rich dinner with unique flavours together with the lively animations of the boogie dancers “Doo-wop” and the dance muic from the famous DJ of “La Voce di Venezia” radio.

All set within one of the most authentic and ancient Venetian locations. Arsenale’s Navy Club is an exclusive and original location ten walking

Sunday February 20th, 2011, from 10am
Canal Grande and Cannaregio

This is the typical venetian Feast open to all the guests interested in local traditions.
The water parade organized by the “Coordinamento Associazioni Remiere” of Venice, will leave San Marco and sail along the Canal Grande to the folkloristic district of Cannaregio where it will be acclaimed by the crowd facing the banks of the Rio de Cannaregio. They will be waiting for the

Saturday February 19th, 7pm-8pm
Tuesday, March 8th, Midnight

The Venice Carnival 2011 will open on February 26 with a great Party in St. Mark Square and it will be closed on March 8 with a Silent Regatta in Canal Grande.

Casting:
Thursday, March 3rd, 12pm-2pm and 4pm-5pm
Friday, March 4th, 12pm-2pm and 4pm-5pm
Saturday, March 5th, 12pm-2pm and 4pm-5pm

Conclusion:
Sunday, March 6th, from 3pm
Piazza San Marco

On Sunday, March 6th 2011, on the stage set in Piazza San Marco, famous guests and artists will host the selection of the best masks of the Carnival. An international