“The strength of love”.
Through dance theatre, Collettivo Clochart‘s Down tells the story of a mother’s fear of giving birth to a daughter with Down’s syndrome, and of the daughter’s courage in facing the challenges that life throws at her.
But Down is not only a story of fear and courage, it is also a love story; a story of patience and listening, set within the intimacy of a home. Inside, hidden vulnerabilities can become opportunities for acceptance and care; beauty can be found in the caresses and silences.
Whilst watching Down, the viewer will find themselves within the walls of a house where these vulnerabilities are hidden. On discovering them, perhaps you can help us find the courage to care for them, without judgement or rejection.
Awards: Best Actress to Giorgia Benassi @ International Festival of Different Abilities, Festival “Lì sei vero” & KIT Festival Brema 2026
More Information.
Date and time: Saturday 4 July, 8pm
Venue: Weston Studio, Wales Millennium Centre
Tickets: £16 | £10 concessions
Access:
- Audio Description and audio translation by Alastair Sill
- Touch Tour at 7.30pm (meeting point: outside the Weston Studio)
- Captions
Running time: 55 mins
Language of production: Italian
English surtitles: Yes
Content warnings: This performance contains smoke, sudden and loud sounds as well as some sound effects that some people may find disturbing. This performance features flashing lights but no strobe effects.
Cast and creative team credits:
Cast: Viviana Pacchin, Giorgia Benassi, Michele Comite
Direction and dramaturgy: Michele Comite
Choreography: Hillary Anghileri, with Giorgia Benassi, Stefania Favero and Viviana Pacchin
Original music: Daniela Savoldi
Scenography: Gigi Giovanazzi, Anna Ucosich, Rita Casarini
Costumes: Clochart Tailoring
With the support of Municipality of Rovereto, Autonomous Province of Trento, Trentino Alto Adige Region, Caritro Foundation, ATTI Association