The Last Sicilian
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The Last Sicilian explores the vanishing heritage of the Sicilian language. It conveys a profound sense of disappointment in the impending demise of this linguistic tradition and its poetic existence.On stage, the Sicilian language materialises as an ageing character, inviting the audience to witness its symbolic death. Through a narrative journey, the character recounts its poetic existence, tracing the linguistic evolution from ancient roots to neglect-induced demise.
A talk on the Sicilian Language by Professor Joseph Lo Bianco will follow the performance.
The Last Sicilian was premiered by Melbourne's La Mama Theatre at its Festival of Mother Tongues in 2024.
Adorata: Rosa Voto
Abononata: Rosanna Morales
Musician: Irine Vela
Written by Rosanna Morales
Dramaturgy by Laurence Strangio and Rosanna Morales
Directed by Laurence Strangio
Images by Darren Gill
Supported by SACA – Sicilian Arts Collective Australia
Language: Sicilian and English
Date
Thursday 23 October 2025 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
CO.AS.IT. Melbourne
199 Faraday Street, Carlton VIC 3053
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