Torino International Mime Festival
1st Edition
From April 6 to 12, 2026, Turin will host its first International Mime Festival!
Under the artistic direction of Matteo Cionini, the festival emerges from Turin’s LoveMime Community, made up of young and enthusiastic people, professional performers, emerging artists, and passionate enthusiasts.
LoveMime promotes the Art of Mime in all its forms, far from clichés and stereotypical images, capable of telling universal stories that break down the barriers that divide us.
We believe that Mime today is a necessary Art.
In an increasingly divided world, where walls between nations and people grow ever higher, Mime is an Art that unites.
In an increasingly artificial world, Mime is the Art of the storytelling body, made by humans for humans.
In a world overwhelmed by visual stimuli, Mime is the Art of active imagination.
LoveMime and the Torino International Mime Festival arise from these convictions.
SHOWS
The Turin Scene meets
International Artists for the first time in Italy
WORKSHOP
Opportunities to learn the basics of Mime, as well as original techniques to expand creative possibilities
MASTERCLASS
With Michel Courtemanche!
A unique opportunity for professionals,
with a living legend for the first time in Italy!
CONFERENCE
With leading figures from the international scene discussing the Art of Mime in today’s world.
SHOWS
The Turin Scene meets
International Artists for the first time in Italy
WORKSHOP
Opportunities to learn the basics of Mime, as well as original techniques to expand creative possibilities
MASTERCLASS
A unique opportunity for professionals,
with a living legend for the first time in Italy!
CONFERENCE
With leading figures from the international scene discussing the Art of Mime in today’s world.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM
Thursday, April 9
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Workshop “Introduction to Corporeal Mime” (with Carlotta Basso)
9:00 PM: MiME CABARET DELUXE – The “Best Of” Turin Mime
Friday, April 10
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Workshop “The 3 Creative Engines” (with Renato Ligas)
NEW!
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Masterclass showcase event with Michel Courtemanche
(@ Spazio Non C’è)
9:30 PM: “UNTOLD STORIES” – by and with Silent Rocco (Austria) – National Premiere
Saturday, April 11
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Workshop “The Theater of Hands” (with Jacopo Tealdi)
9:00 PM: MODERN MiME GALA – with International Artists
Sunday, April 12
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM: International Conference “Conversations on Mime”
2:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Workshop “Dream Worlds” (Modern Mime) with Silent Rocco
Monday, April 6 – Friday, April 10
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Masterclass for professionals with Michel Courtemanche (Canada)
(sold out – available for auditors only)
Tickets and Passes
SHOWS
SINGLE TICKET
Full price: €18
Reduced: €15
TRAINING
Thematic WORKSHOPS
Single fee: €40
Silent Rocco WORKSHOP
Single fee: €80
Michel Courtemanche MASTERCLASS
Student: €300 (sold out)
Auditor: €130
PASSES
Performance PASS (All shows)
– Full price: €54 €45
– Reduced: €45 €40
Intermediate PASS (All shows, 3 thematic workshops, workshop with Silent Rocco)
– Full price: €246 €200
– Reduced: €240 €180
Full PASS (All shows, 3 thematic workshops, workshop with Silent Rocco, access to Michel Courtemanche’s masterclass as an observer)*
– Full price: €424 €380
– Reduced: €375 €330
ATTENTION: The ARCI membership card is not included, which is necessary to access the Festival venues.
* Participation in Michel Courtemanche’s Masterclass as “active students” is now full. You can participate as an auditor though!
LoveMime Community
LoveMime is a movement of people who love the Art of Mime.
It consists of performers, emerging and internationally established artists. But it also includes passionate people, curious individuals, spectators who find in this art form so much creativity, imagination, ingenuity, care, and dedication.
Mime, beyond stereotypical images, is a Universal Art that unites, breaks down barriers, and tells universal stories.
In an era of rising walls, of silences filled every moment…
Yes, Mime is something precious and important, now more than ever.
That’s why LoveMime promotes and spreads the Art of Mime through events like theMime Cabaret, theTorino International Mime Festival, and other initiatives.