a true story, or almost
Drawing very loosely on the very first example of science fiction literature in history, A TRUE STORY, OR ALMOST is the tale of an adventurous and amazing journey to discover the uncharted world beyond the Pillars of Hercules. The ship at the heart of the adventure, pushed by the wind of the protagonists’ pure and simple curiosity, finds itself facing a series of extraordinary events as it sails through the most unlikely places, crossing seas of every kind and even different elements – such as space –
reaching the strangest of lands and islands, populated by creatures never seen before…
An adventure of the mind and imagination in which the influence of Lucian of Samosata is always recognisable, yet lends itself to narrative and musical incursions, making it accessible to children, teenagers and adults alike.
Written and performed by Adriana Vasques
Loosely adapted from ‘A True Story’ by Lucian of Samosata
Storie di mare is the new project by CTA Gorizia that weaves together figure theatre, the sea, and myth.
Four new family-friendly productions, inspired by the finest traditional tales, designed specifically for the spaces of the Museo Nazionale di archeologia subacquea dell’Alto Adriatico in Grado, and also presented as part of the Alpe Adria Puppet Festival showcases
Since its establishment in 1994, CTA – Centro Teatro Animazione e Figure di Gorizia has aimed to promote puppet and figure theatre in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. It does this through organizing festivals, events, special projects, school training programs, and producing shows for both children and adults.
Over the years, CTA has built a stable artistic ensemble dedicated to moving beyond traditional approaches by embracing contemporary creative languages and experimenting with connections to other artistic disciplines. Therefore, each production can be considered a ‘research journey’ into the relationship between the actor, figures (images, objects, puppets, videos, shadows, etc.), music, and the spoken word—aiming to create a ‘dramaturgical score’ where every language used carries equal communicative potential.
