The Madness of Freedom - Studies on Madness From Erasmus of Rotterdam

The show is a "study on madness" based on the work of Erasmus of Rotterdam. The Praise of Folly is a 16th-century satirical work in which Folly herself speaks in the first person, praising her virtues and exposing the hypocrisies of society and institutions. The choice of this text aligns perfectly with the style of Maria Cassi and Leonardo Brizzi, which mixes storytelling, clowning (in the European "fool" tradition) and social critique. Maria Cassi herself says she feels close to the figure of the clown/"fool", which represents "the lens through which I look at the world." From Erasmus’s Folly to everyday madness, from our city to the whole world: one realises that madness is the most human element left to us and that "normality" is just a meaningless word. Leonardo Brizzi embodies the rigor of the musician who allows himself the luxury of digression. It is this contrast between his apparent detachment and his total immersion in the stage play that creates the duo’s unique chemistry. The music does not "describe" the action, but generates it, becoming the very grammar on which the show rests. Guests will be present during the performances, making each evening a unique event.