Marco Paolini

The Profile

Italian stage actor and author known for storytelling theatre pieces that blend narrative, dialects and music.

Paolini is known for narrative monologues that incorporate regional dialects and live music. The review notes a 2000 recording of Bestiario Italiano at Teatro Strehler in Milan. He has collaborated with musicians (historically associated with ensembles such as I Mercanti di Liquore) and often addresses Italian history and geography in his performances.

Flo's review praises Marco Paolini's Bestiario Italiano as a two-hour theatrical journey across Italy. The performance mixes dialects, narrative rhythm and live music. It is described as crafted, captivating and a declaration of love for Italy's variety and contradictions.