The iconoclastic work of writer Alda Merini, considered one of Italy’s greatest poets, a non-conformist and brilliant provocateur, served as inspiration for this new piece. Despite long and multiple stays in psychiatric hospitals, this artist’s work is fiercely positive, insightful and clear-sighted, like her aphorisms tinged with sarcasm.In Land of Hope, this hymn to resistance and resilience, imbued with hope, is carried by seven women, performers, interpreters and furious accomplices. Far from being stifled, their individualities are transcended, magnified and embodied in a powerful, political and poetic, almost utopian group. Together, they offer us their breath and their creativity, but above all their faith in the future. The dawn of a collective joy.

There are days that never come off the walls.
There are nights that never happens.
I always light up others,
but I always remain in the dark.
I’m a furious little bee.
Alda Merini