Antonio Fava (Italy)
Abstract
Antonio Fava talks about his life and work in Commedia dell’Arte, referencing the importance of his family heritage, discussing his approach to creating art, exploring his collaborations with Dario Fo, and examining the challenges facing commedia today. Along the way, he discusses the classical formulation of commedia, with reference to Flaminio Scala, and the essential nature of primary-source Commedia dell’Arte materials, as well as his concerns about the application and practice of commedia in the modern era.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Theatre and Performance Studies
Arts and Performance Studies
Theater
Performance
and Music History
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 87–101
- Publication date
- 9 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter