mario@mariopirovano.it
“… I found him exceptional. Above all he didn’t take me off, he didn’t mimic me. He showed a vitality that was all his own, and the energetic inventiveness of a great story-teller.” by Dario Fo
Mario Pirovano was at Franciscan Festival
Reggio Emilia (Italy)
September 2011
in IRELAND
Mario Pirovano flyer
November 2011
TAVIRA (PORTUGAL)
December 2011
EDINBURGH Fringe Festival 2009
‘This production is the most entertaining and funny history lesson you could hope to see, given a captivating performance by the charismatic Pirovano.’
David Chadderton ***** British Theatre Guide
‘Pirovano’s performance, and his ability, are astounding… I recommend it whole-heartedly and completely.’
Chris Hislop ***** Fringe Review
‘a charismatic storyteller, brilliant actor, and passionate translator… it was an excellent performance.’
Minka Paraskevova ***** FringeGuru
‘…this was a great piece of theatre, it had mediaeval humour, pathos and real unique artistic craftsmanship.’
John Ritchie ***** Edinburghguide.com
‘… this wonderful show performed with exquisite timing and exuberance… worth seeing and even giving it a second visit.’
Neil McEwans **** Evening news
‘Deeply entertaining theatrical experience. One not to be missed.’
Chris Wright **** Three Weeks
‘Mario Pirovano transported his audience to medieval Italy, and created an unforgettable encounter with Francis of Assisi. Pirovano’s evocation of history was impeccable.’
Miri Rubin, Department of History, Queen Mary, University of London
VERBATIM COMMENTS from TRINITY THEATRE QUESTIONNAIRES (Tunbridge Wells)
Amazing show
Jolly good – I enjoyed it
So eclectic and funny
Learned a lot while being entertained
Captivating
This man gave us himself
A privilege to observe a ‘tour de force’, such very good writing and use of English
Mario is an inspiration
A religious Billy Connolly without the [offensive] language!
A very enjoyable evening
Refreshing, interesting, a brilliant storyteller – what a fascinating evening
Amazing – a positive dynamo
Excellent
Fantastic!
All brilliant
Mesmerising performance
Brilliant performance
Excellent – full of relevant messages for today
Loved the evening
Mario brought it all to life
Excellent evening
I found the play inspirational – I felt as though I had been taken on a magical journey to the past
Mario amazed me with his beautiful singing voice – a very talented man
Lively, absorbing, spontaneous and different!
A most unusual and memorable performance
Captured the essence of Dario Fo’s slant on life and religion
Excellent!
A great tour de force
Extremely gifted actor
Refreshing
Engaged wonderfully with the audience
The best thing I’ve seen here
Great performance, not copying Dario Fo
He makes everything so believable without the use of costume or props
Mario kept me captivated and able to use my imagination
Great humour
Innovative, entertaining, absorbing
Fascinating story teller
Energetic, unusual and brave
I love the power of storytelling: the stories were excellent and Mario was amazing – controlling the audience with just his words
A magical one man show
There are not enough words in the English language that can describe how much I enjoyed the evening
I feel amazed that I have had the opportunity to be here to see this piece of theatrical history
A truly remarkable evening
It was wonderful
