Pupo

Pinocchio, the talking pine log from Carlo Collodi’s imagination, inspired Sofia Nappi to create this new choreography. In Pupo, the troupe of seven dancers show what they’re made of: the dance pulses to an effervescent tempo, physical commitment is unconditional and muscles tighten as if hooked on the strings of a virtuoso puppeteer. Having performed in Hofesh Shechter’s shows and as the recipient of frequent invitations to work with international companies (Nederlands Dans Theater, Scottish Dance Theatre, etc.), the Italian choreographer poses the question: how can we adults rediscover the essence, impulsive and joyful, of our childhood?