About the Show

Based on an industrial workplace accident in Italy, one voice speaks up, alone and necessary, that denounces it.

Exploring the events around The Seveso disaster in 1976 Italy, “The land of swollen faces” tells of an environmental tragedy that could have easily been avoided if we had heeded the warnings of those who cared about people’s health.

The show features the voice of a man looking back, returning to the naive and irreverent view of the events.

Critic Reviews (1)

The Land of Swollen Faces, a one character play by Paolo Bignami and translated by Carlotta Brentan, played for five performances at The Tank (312 W. 36 St., NYC).It was presented by Kairos Italy Theater, and part of the 2022 Homecoming Season. The play packs a potent message of the long term effects from an environmental disaster.
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