Al Centro del cocomero

Al centro del cocomero

Theatre for schools at Teatro Niccolini

With Al centro del Cocomero, FirenzeOnStage opens the doors of Teatro Niccolini to schools with six performances for children and young people aged 3 to 18.

Theatre, music, dance and storytelling become opportunities to discover new forms of expression and explore, in ways suited to different age groups, themes such as emotions, memory, rights, freedom, inclusion and respect.

The programme, created in collaboration with the Blanca Teatro association, is part of Il Cartellone within the City of Florence’s Le Chiavi della Città project. Each performance is followed by a moment of discussion, offering students the opportunity to share and reflect together on their experience at the theatre.

al centro del cocomero

Upcoming events

18 November 2026, 10:00 am

For preschool and the first years of primary school, ages 3 to 8.

A suitcase full of stories inspired by Aesop’s fables, told through images, words and the actors’ movements.

27 January 2027, 10:00 am

For the later years of primary school and the first year of lower secondary school, ages 8 to 11.

A story of friendship and love set during the Second World War, exploring peace, solidarity and respect between peoples.

3 March 2027, 10:00 am

For primary school students, ages 6 to 10.

Music, dance and storytelling retrace the life of Josephine Baker and her commitment to fighting racism and discrimination.

9 and 10 March 2027, 10:00 am

For upper secondary school students, ages 14 to 18.

The life and talent of Artemisia Gentileschi become the starting point for reflecting on the condition of women, both past and present.

23 March 2027, 10:00 am

For the later years of primary school and the first two years of lower secondary school, ages 8 to 12.

A theatrical reinterpretation of Italo Calvino’s novel, exploring nature, friendship, justice and the desire to see the world from a different perspective.

27 April 2027, 10:00 am

For the final year of primary school and lower secondary school students, ages 10 to 13.

The metaphor of boxing and the active involvement of the audience bring to life an ironic story about dialogue, rights and the ability to recognise and challenge hatred.