Teatro Cerca Casa turns 15: celebrations in Naples on Monday, October 5th

The "Theatre Seeks a Home" festival turns 15. On Monday, October 5, 2026 , in the Santanelli salon in Naples, the program that brings performances to private apartments opens the 2026/2027 season with a party for the public.

Born fifteen years ago and now a true regional circuit , the project is led by artistic director Manlio Santanelli and organized by Livia Coletta and Roberta Aiello . The shows travel from house to house, meeting new audiences each time.

The evening's program

The appointment is for Monday, October 5th . At 17:30 pm , the 2026/2027 theatre season will be presented , with an overview of the new releases and titles on the programme.

At 18:30 pm , the show “Animals Like Us” by Paolo Cresta , based on Alessandro Boffa 's book Sei una bestia, Viskovitz, will take place. Paolo Cresta will be on stage with Carlo Lomanto.

For the fifteenth edition, the curtain rises with the first show ever staged by the festival: a return to the origins to celebrate the anniversary with the same audience as always.

A formula born fifteen years ago

The idea behind the festival is simple yet rare: to bring live theater into private homes . The shows thus travel as if on tour, and each evening becomes a close encounter between actors and spectators.

For artistic director Manlio Santanelli , "Theatre Seeks a Home" is "an opportunity for the theater and its audience " to experience performance in a different dimension than usual. From this insight, a network was born that now involves the entire region.

Information and reservations

• WhenMonday, October 5, 2026, from 17:30 PM
• WhereSantanelli living room, Naples
• Program: 17:30 pm season presentation, 18:30 pm show "Animals Like Us"
• Reservations: 081 5782460 or 334 3347090 (also WhatsApp)

Theater Seeks Home is a format designed to bring live performances to life in an intimate setting , far removed from traditional theaters. For this reason, performances are held in private homes and seating is limited.

Practical tip: capacity is limited and the event is a one-off, so it's best to book by phone a few days in advance, specifying the number of attendees. For the 18:30 PM show, it's best to arrive by 18:00 PM.

Theater and culture are at home in Naples : today's guide to events in Naples highlights today's events, while what to do in Naples in October covers the month. Among the cultural highlights is the Murolo House Museum exhibition , which has joined the Houses of Memory network.

FAQ

What is “Theatre Seeks a Home”?

It is a festival that brings live theatrical performances into private apartments , creating a widespread circuit in Campania.

When is the 15th birthday appointment?

Monday, October 5, 2026 , starting at 17:30 PM and showing at 18:30 PM.

How do I book?

By calling 081 5782460 or 334 3347090 , also on WhatsApp , indicating the name and number of participants.

What's the show on stage?

“Animals like us” , by and with Paolo Cresta with Carlo Lomanto , based on a text by Alessandro Boffa.

How much does it cost to participate?

For information on costs and availability , please contact the booking numbers indicated by the organization.

Where is the evening held?

In the Santanelli lounge , in Naples, the space linked to the festival and its artistic director, where the project was born and continues to grow year after year.

Is the festival also suitable for those who are unfamiliar with theatre?

Yes, the home performance format is designed to bring together even those who don't usually go to the theater, with an informal and direct atmosphere.

Who created the project?

This is also why the artistic director Manlio Santanelli , with the organization of Livia Coletta and Roberta Aiello , who take care of the network of houses and stages.

How many houses host the shows?

The festival has grown into a regional circuit : each stop is held in a different venue, bringing the theater to new neighborhoods and settings. For audiences, it's a wonderful opportunity to discover private venues that are usually closed, transformed for a single evening into small theaters.

What changes in the 2026/2027 season?

The new season will be presented on Monday 5 October , with the programme of shows and the scheduled dates: the details will be illustrated at 5.30 pm before the performance.