9, 11 Sept. In the Presence of Monsters is an original multidisciplinary theatre piece created for the English Theatre of Rome by and with Claribel Gross, Sarah Scholl, and Molly Zimmelman.

The ensemble-devised production is inspired by the history, mystery and mythology surrounding Bomarzo’s Sacred Wood.

The imaginative theatre piece by the three American artists integrates music, movement, puppetry and visual art, making it accessible to both English and Italian speaking audiences.

The first show takes place at the Orsini Castle in Bomarzo, north of Rome, at 21.00 on 9 Sept while the second show will be presented at 18.00 on 11 Sept at Rome’s John Cabot University, Via della Lungara 233, Trastevere (ID required).

The productions are free but reservation is necessary: RSVP gford@johncabot.edu or rometheatre@yahoo.com or SMS /WhatsApp 39+3489355626.