Eduardo De Filippo in comics, the exhibition in Naples celebrates the icon of Italian theatre

A Forty years since the death of Eduardo De Filippo, Naples pays homage to the immense legacy of the great actor, playwright and director with a one-of-a-kind exhibition: Eduardo. Comic Theater.

The exhibition was inaugurated today, Wednesday 20 November, at the Pio Monte della Misericordiain via the 253 Tribunals in Naples. The event, promoted by Italian School of Comix, celebrates Eduardo by giving new life to a project born about thirty years ago: the adaptation of his comedies in film format comic.

The ambitious project, conceived by Domenico Corrado, represented the first attempt to transport Eduardo's theatre into an illustrated narrative, paying homage to his art in a completely innovative way.

What is the story of Eduardo de Filippo's comic book project?

The project was born with the aim of making the work of Eduardo De Filippo even through a modern and accessible visual language, such as that of comic. The idea of Domenico Corrado translating his plays into an illustrated format was pioneering for the time, especially for the Southern Italy, where there were no serial projects of this scale. After two years of intense work, the first twelve comedies were published in newsstands with monthly releases, receiving a great success both by critics and the public.

The exhibition is organized into three main sections:

• The first section is dedicated to comedy “The mayor of the Health District” and includes color prints which feature iconic scenes from the show.
• The second part consists of twelve panels one meter by two, each dedicated to one of the first illustrated comedies by the great actor and director.
• The third section includes noticeboards with the original comics and all Publications created, offering visitors a close-up look at the creative process behind these unique works.

The exhibition came to life thanks to many talents, such as Alessandro Nespolino, Raul and Gianluca Cestaro, Joseph Ricciardi, Antonio Marinetti, Luke Raymond, Gianluca Acciarino, Without to forget Dario Sansone e Ivan Cappiello, all cartoonists who contributed to making the project a success in every aspect, from the illustrations to the narrative concept.

How and when to visit the exhibition on eduardo de filippo in naples?

The exhibition "Eduardo. Comic Theater” was inaugurated today, 20th November, and will remain open until 19 January 2025. It is hosted at the Pio Monte della Misericordia in Naples, in via the 253 Tribunals, a symbolic and fascinating place, perfect to host such a significant tribute to the genius of Eduardo.

The exhibition opening hours are:

• From Monday to Saturday: give her 10:00 18:00
• Sunday: give her 9:00 14:30

Entrance to the exhibition offers the opportunity to discover a different side of Eduardo De Filippo, bringing the public closer to the world of comics and the magic of theatre through the visual language of illustrations. The exhibition is promoted not only by the Italian School of Comix, but also by the Pio Monte della Misericordia and Flying carpet, testifying to the importance of keeping Eduardo's icon alive even in new and accessible contexts.

How to participate in the exhibition on eduardo de filippo in naples?

The exhibition Eduardo. Comic Theater It is an unmissable stop for anyone who is passionate about ,, comic or simply want to learn more about one of the greatest artists in Italian history. For more information, you can visit the official channels of Italian School of Comix or of Pio Monte della Misericordia.