A new short film by Thomas Briat documents the second phase of The Legend of Europa , the international theatre project supported by Creative Europe. After the first residency in Sligo , artists gathered in Bologna in July 2025 to deepen their creative exploration. This new chapter shifts the focus toward Athens , not as a geographical setting, but as a symbolic and political reference point. For the Italian team, Athens represents the birthplace of democracy : the city of Pericles, of public discourse, of justice, inclusion, and civic participation. Yet, the film makes it clear from the outset that these ideals are not treated as fixed truths, but as tensions to be questioned. The creative process documented in the film places strong emphasis on collective physical work. Rather than relying on text, the group develops choral scenes where the body, rhythm, and atmosphere become central. Storytelling emerges through movement and presence, often prioritizing emotional and spatial dynam...
Performing Possibility is a European youth project that brought together young people and cultural organisations from Ireland and Italy to reflect on what it means to live in Europe today. Through theatre, digital creativity and shared experience, participants explored ideas of belonging, identity and community across borders. This conversation captures voices from one of the project’s international exchanges in Bologna, bringing together perspectives from Italy, Ireland and Afghanistan. Speaking together are Brenda Musiani (Opera di Padre Marella), Rowan Mohan (YMCA Cork), and Om Hani and Hosna Yalani, two young sisters now living in Italy. Their dialogue reflects the spirit of The Legend of Europa : listening across cultures, sharing lived experiences, and imagining a more inclusive European future. Brenda: I will start with some questions. What did you expect from the project? What was your idea of the project at the beginning? Rowan: I think it was a way of captu...