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Associazione Teatro
Popolare di Sordevolo
PASSION PLAY
in SORDEVOLO 2021
PERFORMANCE DATES 2021
JUNE 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021
Saturday 12.06. 9.00 p.m. Friday 03.09. 9.00 p.m.
Sunday 13.06. 4.00 p.m. Saturday 04.09. 9.00 p.m.
Saturday 19.06. 9.00 p.m. Friday 10.09. 9.00 p.m.
Sunday 20.06. 4.00 p.m. Saturday 11.09. 9.00 p.m.
Friday 25.06. 9.00 p.m. Sunday 12.09. 4.00 p.m.
Saturday 26.06. 9.00 p.m. Friday 17.09. 9.00 p.m.
Sunday 27.06. 4.00 p.m. Saturday 18.09. 9.00 p.m.
Sunday 19.09. 4.00 p.m.
Friday 24.09. 9.00 p.m.
Saturday 25.09. 9.00 p.m.
JULY 2021
Sunday 26.09. 4.00 p.m.
Friday 02.07. 9.00 p.m.
Saturday 03.07. 9.00 p.m.
Friday 09.07. 9.00 p.m.
Saturday
Friday
10.07.
16.07.
9.00 p.m.
9.00 p.m.
PLACES DESCRIPTION
Saturday 17.07. 9.00 p.m. GOLDEN PLACE N° 460 THIRD PLACES N° 320
Friday 23.07. 9.00 p.m. FIRST PLACES N° 912 FREE PLACES N° 20
Saturday 24.07. 9.00 p.m. SECOND PLACES N° 640
Friday 30.07. 9.00 p.m. DIRECTION
Saturday 31.07. 9.00 p.m. K L N O
M
AUGUST 2021
Sunday 01.08. 9.00 p.m. F G H I J
Friday 13.08. 9.00 p.m.
Saturday 14.08. 9.00 p.m.
Friday 20.08. 9.00 p.m. A B C D E
Saturday 21.08. 9.00 p.m.
Friday 27.08. 9.00 p.m.
Saturday 28.08. 9.00 p.m. SCENOGRAPHY
TURIN
PIEDMONT
AND THE PASSION PLAY 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS
Nestled in the north-western part of Italy, Piedmont (Piemonte in DAY 5 Lake Maggiore
Italian) is l surrounded by the Alps – actually, the word means “at Today’s visit is on Lake Maggiore. Upon arrival at Stresa we
the foot of the mountains”. It is a unique region in Italy because board our boat for Isola Bella to visit the Borromean Palace
of the coexistence of gentle slopes, small glacial lakes, industrial with it’s beautiful hanging gardens. At the end of the visit we
cities, intensely cropped plains, and endless vineyards. Thanks to proceed to Isola dei Pescatori, with it’s characteristic streets
its geographic position, Piedmont has always been a sort of link and restaurants where fish specialities from the lake can be
between north-western Europe and the rest of Italy. sampled. We then proceed to Isola Madre, famous for its bo-
tanical garden. On the way back scenic drive along Lake Orta
to Ghemme. Here you can visit a Winery inside che Castle of
DAY 1 Ghemme and have a wine tasting paired with local slow food
Arrival at your Hotel in the Biella area, welcome drink, dinner products such as Gorgonzola Cheese or local salami. Return to
and overnight at your hotel. the hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 Monferrato and Asti DAY 6 Day at leisure
Practically untouched by mass tourism, Monferrato is a unique
region whose countryside is accented with soft, rolling hills, DAY 7 Biella, Lake Viverone and Passion Play
rich-soiled plains, divided by rivers and forests, set before the After breakfast we will explore the departure for Biella: you can
majestic backdrop of the Alps – the first Vineyard landscape to visit the cathedral and the 11th century Baptistery before taking
enter the Unesco heritage list with Langhe and Roero. the Funicular up to the medieval old town situated on top of Pi-
On our way to Asti we will visit this area and of course have a azzo hill. Here you can walk through porticoes which are char-
taste of its wines. Asti is a gem of Piedmont. Lesser known than acteristic of this part of town and visit some of the old palaces
other Italian cities, Asti has a century-long history and features and noble villas from whose gardens you will see panoramic
a city-centre rich in medieval towers and noble palaces once views of lower Biella and its spectacular mountain range. In
owned by powerful banker families recognized for their power the afternoon we head to Lake Viverone – a small blue jewel in
all over Europe. amidst the green woodland and fields of Piemonte. Transfer to
This journey back in time begins with the Romans, who found- Sordevolo for a dinner in a local restaurant before the passion
ed the ancient Hasta, later an independent medieval town. A play performance. Return to the hotel after the performance.
walking tour will show you the beautiful well preserved city Overnight accommodation.
center of this town. Return to the Hotel for dinner and over-
night. DAY 8 departure
It’s time to say “arrivederci”.
DAY 3 Turin
Today we will head to Turin, a majestic city that leaves noth-
ing wanting: the Cathedral, obelisks, grand squares and boule-
vards, the Castle, and the Piazza San Carlo are all waiting for
you! We will have free time to climb the awe-inspiring Mole
Antonelliana or visit the renowned Egyptian Museum. Turin has
been famous for its confectionery, patisserie and chocolate
shops since the 18th century. These old establishments haven’t
changed and you can still enjoy their charme. You will then try
the “Merenda Reale”, a real must do of Turin. The tradition dates
back to the 18th century at Savoy court, the Merenda Reale is an
unmissable event for chocolate lovers : a steaming hot choco-
late or a Bicerin, presented with the irresistible “bagnati” and
other chocolate specialties, will make this moment unforgetta-
ble. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 4 Alba & Barolo
After breakfast, our day will begin by travelling to Alba, heart of
the Langhe, at the center of a landscape of
rolling hills and lush vineyards. We will have free time to explore
this small village known as “the city of 100 Towers.” We will then
move to La Morra and Barolo and visit a traditional wine cellar
where our taste buds will rejoice tasting some classic wines and
local products. Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight.
PIEDMONT
PIEDMONT AND THE PASSION PLAY
AT SORDEVOLO
BIELLA
Sordevolo
Lago Viverone
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COURMAYEUR
VALLE D’AOSTA
AND THE PASSION PLAY 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS
Valle d’Aosta is the smallest italian region, surrounded by the it a popular tourist destination. We will venture off by boat to
highest peaks of the Alps such as Mont Blanc and Cervino. It fea- the stupendous Borromean Islands, which form the backdrop
tures the small roman town of Aosta and some very interesting to the marvelous landscape of the lake. Isola Pescatori is a
medieval castles. charming island with quaint houses lining the cobbled lanes
With this tour we combine it with Lake Maggiore, one of the most and fishing boats bobbing around gently in the harbour. The
beautiful italian lakes for an unforgettable holiday. island features many restaurants where you can try the local
fish specialities. Isola Bella is the most famous of the Borromean
Islands: once a small village, the Island was transformed from
DAY 1 the Borromeo family and is now famous for the baroque Pala-
Arrival at your Hotel in the Aosta region, welcome drink, dinner zzo and its gardens. Isola Madre, the biggest of the Borromean
and overnight at your hotel. Islands completes the tour with its botanical gardens. Return to
the hotel for dinner and overnight.
DAY 2 - Aosta and Fenis
Practically untouched by mass tourism,and among Alpine peaks DAY 6 - Alba & Barolo
that rise like marble cathedrals lies the regional capital Aosta, After breakfast, our day will begin by travelling to Alba, heart
a once-important Roman settlement that retains a charming of the Langhe, at the center of a landscape of rolling hills and
historic centre. Wherever you look, traces of the past hint at the lush vineyards. We will have free time to explore this small town
ancient splendour of Augusta Praetoria, the city founded by the known as “the city of 100 Towers.” We will then move to La Mor-
Romans, of which today we can still admire the magnificent ra and Barolo and visit a traditional wine cellar where our taste
Arch dedicated to the Emperor Augustus, the monumental Por- buds will rejoice tasting some classic wines and local products.
ta Pretoria gate, the Theatre and the cryptoportico. We will the Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight.
see the monumental complex of Sant’Orso with its cloister and
the gothic Cathedral. In the afternoon we will move to Fenis DAY 7 - Biella, Lake Viverone and Passion Play
to see one of the many one of the most famous castles of Valle After breakfast we will explore the departure for Biella: you can
d’Aosta and for its architecture and its many towers and battle- visit the cathedral and the 11th century Baptistery before taking
mented walls has become one of the major tourist attractions the Funicular up to the medieval old town situated on top of Pi-
of the region Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight. azzo hill. Here you can walk through porticoes which are char-
acteristic of this part of town and visit some of the old palaces
DAY 3 - Courmayeur and noble villas from whose gardens you will see panoramic
After breakfast optional excursion to Courmayeur, the oldest al- views of lower Biella and its spectacular mountain range. In
pine spa town located right at the foot of the Europe’s highest the afternoon we head to Lake Viverone – a small blue jewel in
peak, Mont Blanc. amidst the green woodland and fields of Piemonte. Transfer to
We will take the first section of the Mont Blanc cable car to Sordevolo for a dinner in a local restaurant before the passion
reach the alpine botanical garden at the altitude of more than play performance. Return to the hotel after the performance.
2000 metres. The garden takes its name from a very rare plant Overnight accommodation.
which grows in the rocky pastures: the Saussurea alpina. Re-
turn to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. DAY 8
It’s time to say “arrivederci”.
DAY 4 - Turin + Biella
Today we will head to the Venaria Reale, famous as the Palace
of the Royal House of Savoy and surrounded by magnificent
gardens. We will then go to the Stupinigi Hunting Residence, an
elegant architectural masterpiece. Later, we head back to Tu-
rin, a majestic city that leaves nothing wanting: the Cathedral,
obelisks, grand squares and boulevards, the Castle, and the Pi-
azza San Carlo are all waiting for you! We will have free time
to climb the awe-inspiring Mole Antonelliana or visit the re-
nowned Egyptian Museum. We will also have a proper break at
one of the city’s historic cafés to enjoy Bicerin, a local hot drink
in Turin. Transfer to the Biella region check in at your hotel for
dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 5 - Lake Maggiore
In the morning departure to Stresa, the pearl of Lake Maggiore.
Its panoramic and architectural beauty and mild climate make
FENIS - TURIN
VALLE D’AOSTA AND THE PASSION PLAY
AT SORDEVOLO
AOSTA
Sordevolo
Lago Viverone
EUROPLAN S.P.A
I - 37010 Affi (Vr), via Crivellin 7L
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ACQUI TERME
ACQUI TERME
AND THE PASSION PLAY 8 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
IN
5 NIGHTS
IN
SORDEVOLO AREA ACQUI TERME
Since about 1490, the play was performed on Good Friday in the show you the beautiful well preserved city center of this town.
Colosseum, with a large attendance of people, pilgrims, travellers We then head to Acqui Terme for dinner and overnight.
and notables. This tradition was interrupted in 1539 by Pope Paul III
‘s prohibition of such representations, due to the dramatic Refor- DAY 4 - Turin
mation period and the subsequent Luther’s, Calvino’s an d other re- Today we will head to Turin, a majestic city that leaves nothing
ligious movements detachment from the Roman Catholic Church. wanting: the Cathedral, obelisks, grand squares and boulevards,
The “Roman” passion text reached Sordevolo through still mysteri- the Castle, and the Piazza San Carlo are all waiting for you! We
ous ways. Since 1816 the entire community of Sordevolo has been will have free time to climb the awe-inspiring Mole Antonelliana
representing the Passion of Christ. The Passion of Sordevolo is cer- or visit the renowned Egyptian Museum. Return to your hotel for
tainly the greatest choral play never performed in Italy by amateur dinner and overnight stay.
actors: the performance takes place in a 4,000 square metres open
space, a reconstructed corner of Jerusalem, dating back to 33 A.D.: DAY 5 - Alba and Langhe
Herod’s Palace, Synedrium, Pontius Pilate’s Praetorium, the Garden After breakfast, our day will begin by travelling to Alba, heart
of Gethsemane, the cenacle, the Calvary. The 3-hours performance of the Langhe, at the center of a landscape of rolling hills and
consists of a prologue and 29 scenes, with an overall participa- lush vineyards. We will have free time to explore this small town
tion of about 400 actors and walk-on characters. With this tour known as “the city of 100 Towers.” We will then move to La Mor-
we combine the Passion Play with the beautiful Piedmont region. ra and Barolo and visit a traditional wine cellar where our taste
Nestled in the north-western part of Italy, Piedmont (Piemonte in buds will rejoice tasting some classic wines and local products.
Italian) is surrounded by the Alps – actually, the word means “at the Return to the Hotel for dinner and overnight.
foot of the mountains”. It is a unique region in Italy because of the
coexistence of gentle slopes, small glacial lakes, industrial cities, DAY 6 - Acqui Terme
intensely cropped plains, and endless vineyards. Day at leisure to enjoy the beautiful center of Acqui Terme on
your own. A Typical piedmontese dinner awaits you the hotel.
DAY 1 DAY 7 - Cuneo and Castelmagno
Arrival at your hotel in the Biella area. Dinner and overnight ac- The “wedge” (“cuneo” in italian) of rock on which stands the histor-
commodation. ic center is the terminal part of a plateau eroded in the millennia
by the river Stura di Demonte and the Gesso stream that delimit it.
DAY 2 - Biella, Lake Viverone and Sordevolo A guided tour will take you to Galimberti square, to the Cathedral,
After breakfast we will explore the departure for Biella: Our tour built on the site of an ancient small church dedicated to Santa Ma-
guide will show you the cathedral and the 11th century Baptistery ria. Free time to indulge in one of the many cafés under the arcades.
before taking the Funicular up to the medieval old town situated In the afternoon proceed to the Val Grana, where the Castelmag-
on top of Piazzo hill. Here you will walk through porticoes which no Cheese is produced.Castelmagno cheese has ancient origins. It
are characteristic of this part of town and visit some of the old is said it was first produced in the eleventh century, although the
palaces and noble villas from whose gardens you will see pano- first documents referring to it date back to the thirteenth centu-
ramic views of lower Biella and its spectacular mountain range. ry. Since then, the local cheese factories have been producing it
In the afternoon we head to Lake Viverone – a small blue jewel following the ancient traditions. This cheese Castelmagno is ob-
in amidst the green woodland and fields of Piemonte. Transfer tained by two different milkings and by processing of whole cow’s
to Sordevolo for dinner in a typical restaurant before the passion milk. Sometimes, an amount of sheep’s or goat’s milk can be added,
play performance then transfer to Sordevolo. Return to the hotel albeit not more than 20%. It is usually produced throughout Sum-
after the performance. Overnight accommodation. mer and left in fresh-air rooms or natural grottos for 60 days at
least, in order to age properly. The flavor and the aroma are strong
DAY 3 - Asti and Monferrato and intense and it is widely considered as one of the best italian
Practically untouched by mass tourism, Monferrato is a unique mountain pasture cheeses. A tasting of this cheese is a must before
region whose countryside is accented with soft, rolling hills, rich- heading back to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
soiled plains, divided by rivers and forests, set before the majestic
backdrop of the Alps – the first Vineyard landscape to enter the DAY 8 - Departure
Unesco heritage list with Langhe and Roero. On our way to Asti After breakfast, it is time to say “arrivederci”.
we will visit this area and of course have a taste of its wines. Asti
is a gem of Piedmont. Lesser known than other Italian cities, Asti
has a century-long history and features a city-centre rich in me-
dieval towers and noble palaces once owned by powerful banker
families recognized for their power all over Europe. This journey
back in time begins with the Romans, who founded the ancient
Hasta, later an independent medieval town. A walking tour will
MONFERRATO AND LAKE VIVERONE
ACQUI TERME AND THE PASSION PLAY
AT SORDEVOLO
TORINO
Sordevolo
Lago Viverone
Castelmagno
EUROPLAN S.P.A
I - 37010 Affi (Vr), via Crivellin 7L
Tel. +39 045 6209 816 - Fax +39 045 6210411
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LAKE MAGGIORE
LAKE MAGGIORE
AND THE PASSION PLAY 7 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
IN
4 NIGHTS
IN
SORDEVOLO AREA LAKE MAGGIORE
Since about 1490, the play was performed on Good Friday in the We then proceed to Isola Madre, famous for its botanical gar-
Colosseum, with a large attendance of people, pilgrims, travel- den. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight accommoda-
lers and notables. tion.
This tradition was interrupted in 1539 by Pope Paul III ‘s prohibi-
tion of such representations, due to the dramatic Reformation DAY 5 - Lake Maggiore
period and the subsequent Luther’s, Calvino’s and other religious Day at leisure to enjoy Lake Maggiore on your own.
movements detachment from the Roman Catholic Church.
The “Roman” passion text reached Sordevolo through still mys- DAY 6 - Milan
terious ways. Since 1816 the entire community of Sordevolo has Morning departure for the fashion capital of Milan .
been representing the Passion of Christ. With a local guide one can visit the cathedral - one of the finest
The Passion of Sordevolo is certainly the greatest choral play examples of gothic architectur in the world, the Vittoria Ema-
never performed in Italy by amateur actors: the performance nuele arcade, the La Scala opera house and the Sforzesco castle
takes place in a 4,000 square metres open space, a reconstruct- .There will be some free time to try a typical Milanese aperitif in
ed corner of Jerusalem, dating back to 33 A.D.: Herod’s Palace, one of the many bars in the centre, before returning to the hotel
Synedrium, Pontius Pilate’s Praetorium, the Garden of Gethse- for dinner and overnight accommodation.
mane, the cenacle, the Calvary.
The 3-hours performance consists of a prologue and 29 scenes, DAY 7 - Departure
with an overall participation of about 400 actors and walk-on After breakfast, it is time to say “arrivederci”.
characters. With this tour we combine the Passion Play with the
beautiful lake Maggiore region.
DAY 1
Arrival at your hotel in the Biella area. Dinner and overnight ac-
commodation.
DAY 2 - Biella, Lake Viverone and Sordevolo (approx 50 kms)
After breakfast we will explore the departure for Biella: you
can visit the cathedral and the 11th century Baptistery before
taking the Funicular up to the medieval old town situated on
top of Piazzo hill. Here you can walk through porticoes which
are characteristic of this part of town and visit some of the old
palaces and noble villas from whose gardens you will see pano-
ramic views of lower Biella and its spectacular mountain range.
In the afternoon we head to Lake Viverone – a small blue jewel
in amidst the green woodland and fields of Piemonte.
Return to hotel for dinner before the passion play performance
then transfer to Sordevolo.
Return to the hotel after the performance. Overnight accom-
modation.
DAY 3 - Lake Orta – Lake Maggiore (approx 90 kms)
Departure today for Lake Orta with it’s quaint corners and won-
derful scenery. From the characteristic centre in Orta, depar-
ture by boat to Isola San Giulia to visit the 10th century abbey.
Free time in Orta before moving to your Hotel on lake Maggiore
for dinner and overnight accommodation.
DAY 4 - Lake Maggiore (approx 20 kms)
Today’s visit is on Lake Maggiore. Upon arrival at Stresa we
board our boat for Isola Bella to visit the Borromean Palace
with it’s beautiful hanging gardens.
At the end of the visit we proceed to Isola dei Pescatori, with it’s
characteristic streets and restaurants where fish specialities
from the lake can be sampled.
LAKE D’ORTA - MILAN
LAKE MAGGIORE AND THE PASSION PLAY
AT SORDEVOLO
LAKE MAGGIORE
Lago D’Orta
Sordevolo
Lago Viverone
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I - 37010 Affi (Vr), via Crivellin 7L
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HUNGARY
SWITZERLAND
Bolzano
Udine
Trento
Belluno
Sondrio SLOVENIA
Pordenone Gorizia
Treviso
Varese Lecco Vicenza Trieste
Aosta Sordevolo Como
Bergamo
Verona Padova
Novara Milano
Biella Milan Brescia Venezia
Venice
Lodi Mantova
Torino Vercelli
Turin
Pavia Cremona Rovigo
Alessandria
Piacenza Ferrara
Parma CROATIA
Asti
Modena BOSNIA-H.
Reggio
Cuneo nell’Emilia Ravenna
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Pistoia San Marino Pesaro
La Spezia Lucca
Imperia Prato
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Monaco Firenze
Florence Ancona
Livorno
Arezzo
Macerata
Siena
Perugia
Ascoli Piceno
Grosseto Teramo
Terni
Pescara
L’Aquila Chieti
Viterbo Rieti
Corsica
Corse
Vatican City
ROMA Campobasso
Rome Frosinone Foggia
Isernia
Latina
Benevento
Bari
Caserta Avellino
Matera
Napoli Potenza
Taranto Brindisi
Naples Salerno
Lecce
Sassari
Nuoro
Oristano
Crotone
Cosenza
Catanzaro
Cagliari
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di Calabria
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Enna
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Agrigento
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IN SORDEVOLO from 12.06. to 26.09.2021
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