Mattopancetta on tour April to November 2010

Sides will split as Cultural Infusion’s nationally acclaimed Commedia dell’Arte duo Mattopancetta take to the stage on a hilarious journey of improvisation influenced by 15th Century Italian classical theater. It’s loud, dramatic, clever comedy with zany characters that will keep audiences laughing for days afterwards.

Students will be introduced to the traditional masks of the Commedia dell’ Arte characters including the gullible Venetian merchant, Pantalone, and the greedy Wildman, Arleccino. Cultural Infusion presents,

Mattopancetta's brand new hilarious show,
‘The Greatest Pie in the World’.

This interactive performance is suitable for both primary and secondary audiences. Cultural Infusion offer schools an opportunity to gain a better understanding of theatre-style Commedia dell'Arte, by offering group workshops run by the artis from Mattopancetta.

2010 TOUR DATES

• Tas: April 19th - 30th 2010

• SA: May 10th - 21st 2010
  

• QLD: August 30th - September 10th 2010
  

• WA: June 21st - July 2nd 2010
  

• NSW/ACT: August 16th - 27th and September 13th - 24th 2010
  

• Vic: Feb - Aug and Oct - Dec 2010
  
  

If your interested in booking a schools performance, workshop or a non-school performances such as at councils, community organisations and arts venues. Mattopanceta can provide team building activities, comedy shows suitable for adult audiences and roving entertainment. Please either call 1800 010 169 or email the Cultural Infusion team to make an enquiry info@culturalinfusion.com

What Primary Teachers Are Saying About ‘Mattopancetta’…

“It has been 2 weeks since the program and our students are still talking about it. Our teachers joined in with the performers and students. They said "It's the best incursion we have had in a long time." - Hayriye Ali, St. Albans Heights Primary School, VIC.

“It was such a treat & our students were completely engaged. They do lots of story, drama, play acts & culture work at our school so they were very interested. More over it was entertaining, funny & fun to watch. The teachers were just as entertained as the students & picked up some great class play tips from the actors. The actors were warm and approachable and the children responded rewardingly. The characters and the story line were excellent. The explanations to keep the children focused were brief & informative, Excellent pitching.” - Andrea Nerva, Yallingup Steiner School, WA.

“Everyone was accommodating even though we are a small country school. The children from K-7 thoroughly enjoyed the performance. They found it extremely funny and entertaining. We all loved it! It was the first Italian performance our children had watched and they enjoyed picking up some of the vocabulary. An amazing opportunity for everyone. Thank you so much.” - Kelly Parsons, Goomalling Primary School, WA.

What Secondary Teachers Are Saying About ‘Mattopancetta’…

“The actors were very personable - obliging and generous with their time and expertise. One young boy with Italian background who has always been picked on…Just connected so well - he felt fantastic…” - Jenny Bromley, Sacred Heart College, Kyneton, VIC.

“The students thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt a lot about the Commedia dell 'Arte style of drama. A very interactive program. Student participation at the end of the show was excellent” - Lucy Cirona, Werribee Secondary College, VIC.

“It was such a treat & our students were completely engaged. They do lots of story, drama, play acts & culture work at our school so they were very interested. More over it was entertaining, funny & fun to watch. ” - Andrea Nerva, Yallingup Steiner School, WA.

“Greatly appreciated. The students were more influenced than they realize. The question time at the end was very valuable.”- Roslyn Pritchard, St Martins Lutheran College, VIC.