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UNVEILING THE CURTAIN: THE METAMORPHOSIS OF ITALIAN THEATRE IN THE 21st CENTURY THROUGH THE LENS OF GLORY WALL

Εξώφυλλο Παράβασις Τόμ. 20 / Cover Parabasis Vol. 20
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Published: Nov 24, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681//.43025
Victoria Ioannidou
Abstract

Italian theatre in the 21st century has witnessed significant changes in the management of censorship and freedom of expression. This study explores the evolution of the Italian theatre landscape, focusing on the emblematic case of Glory wall, winner of the 2020 Theatre Biennale in Venice. Through an in-depth analysis of this case, we examine the transition from traditional censorship to its total absence in contemporary Italian theatre and the implications of this transformation for artists, audiences, and society as a whole. Additionally, we will reflect on the concept of total freedom of expression and the role of censorship in shaping the artistic landscape, as well as the phenomenon of self-censorship. As Paul Valéry famously said, «art lives on constraints and dies of freedom», underscoring the delicate balance between artistic constraints and creative freedom in the theatre.

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Author Biography
Victoria Ioannidou

Victoria Ioannidou is an Italian as a foreign language teacher based in Thessaloniki. She is currently completing her PhD at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, focusing her studies on issues related to identity, philosophy, and the sociology of law in the narrative context, with a particular interest in 20th-century literature and the crisis of the self. During her studies in Italian Language and Literature, she has received various distinctions by participating in Italian competitions for short stories and poetry. She has collaborated with professors in organizing and presenting conferences in Thessaloniki and has participated with presentations on conferences related to memory in literature and the role of women «salonnières» during the Risorgimento. Integrating the social aspect of her first degree in Law into her literary studies, she firmly believes that the interconnection between disciplines, a broader and more in-depth understanding of literature, identity, and social dynamics in the contemporary context can offer a holistic approach to knowledge.