An endless war, a world on the brink of collapse and a single, crazy weapon of rebellion: a sex strike. From Aristophanes' famous comedy, Lisistrata is brought back to life in Emanuele Aldrovandi's translation and adaptation, directed by Serena Sinigaglia, more relevant than ever: “Women of the world, unite!”.

Lisistrata is based on a terribly serious premise: war. A scourge that has afflicted humanity since time immemorial and seems, as always, unstoppable. Lysistrata herself seems to have stepped out of a tragedy rather than a comedy: a resolute figure, tragic in her lucidity.
We are in an Athens emptied of men, all at the front. The world is crumbling, while politicians and technocrats — Athenians and Spartans — remain immobile, incapable or uninterested in finding a way out. A situation that sounds all too familiar.
Great comedy is always provocative, a scandal that shakes consciences. It is the absurd becoming a political gesture, an alternative vision, perhaps improbable, but not impossible. Could a sex strike by women be a solution to stop war? To revive life and love?
Today more than ever, this hilarious and perfect comedy speaks to us. And its ancient call resounds powerful and necessary: “Women of the world, unite! Why not give it a try? Maybe this time you'll succeed.”