“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
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Date and time: Saturday 4 July, 8pm
Venue: Weston Studio, Wales Millennium Centre
Running time: 55 mins
Language of production: Italian
English surtitles: Yes
Content warnings: Smoke
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