YEREVAN, OCTOBER 17, ARMENPRESS: The oldest theatre of Lecce Cantieri Teatrali Koreja presented the performance “Plastic Gardens” in Stepanakert on October 14, 2013. As Armenpress was informed from the Ministry of Culture and Youth Affairs of NKR, the troope arrived in Artsakh within the framework of the International Performing Arts Festival Highfest, held in Yerevan, October 1-12.

The performance was first staged in 1996. During the 17 years of its existence the play was shown in different countries of the world and was awarded the audience’s praise everywhere. Since 2004 it has been presented in more than 10 festivals and has won several prizes among which Grand-Prix of Isfahan Theater Festival for Children & Young Adults in 2012.

Franco Ungaro, the artistic director of the theatre, noted that performing in conflict zones had always been regarded as a peculair challenge by the troupe for it is in such places that the audience’s true expectations from the theatre can be revealed. He also mentioned the warm attitude of the people of Artsakh and the enthusiastic atmosphere in the hall. The actress Alessandra Crocco added that she felt the positive energy coming from the spectators and the applause at the end of the play  testifies to the fact that the performance was truly appreciated by the audience.