Activism in Action: Laughing to Break the Silence

Join Pietro Sparacino - stand-up comedian, satirical writer, and sharp critical thinker – for a vacation that blends comedy, activism, and awareness. Five days of workshops, encounters, and performances to laugh at the world and learn how to change it. Because, as the manifesto of Satiriasi, Italy’s first stand-up collective, says: Laughter is the means, not the end.

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Highlights

• A gym for critical irony
  A full immersion into comedy with Pietro Sparacino and other comedians and trainers, where training sessions, group writing, open discussions, and performances take turns. You’ll learn to read the present with new eyes - and laugh about it, mindfully. This is activism in action, making critical thinking something collective.
• From idea to stage
  For those who want to step on stage, there will be training moments and workshops on creative writing, stand-up, and improvisation. Trainers like Mauro Fratini, Sandro Canori, Giulia Cerruti, and Domenico Lannutti will help you turn an idea into a written set.
• From the couch to the chair
  For those who just want to laugh and have no intention of going on stage, there will be evening performances and APERITALKS - informal chats around satire, civil engagement, and comedy. This year’s guests include Nathan Kiboba, the first Black stand-up comedian in Italy; Francesco Fanucchi, with whom we’ll discuss freedom of expression; and the C’è Figa collective, the first transfeminist comedy crew in Italy.
  And to start the day right, every morning you can join LAUGHTER YOGA sessions, turning the art of laughter into a tool for living better - on and off stage.
• Relax, nature, and nights under the stars
  It’s not all about comedy - this is a real vacation! We’re in the green heart of Abruzzo: whether or not you want to perform, you’ll have time to swim in the sea or the pool, take part in an inclusive alternative football tournament, and you might even end up singing karaoke (help!).
  There will also be time for personal reflection, socializing, and networking!

TRIP PURPOSE

We live in a society that often asks us to conform, to lower our voices, to silence doubt. Comedy Village is an act of cultural resistance. We use comedy to critique, deconstruct, and build new ways of seeing the world. Through workshops, performances, and group moments, this journey aims to train critical vision and ironic thinking as tools to understand and act - in our personal lives and in society. It’s a formative, transformative, and deeply light-hearted experience.Because laughing, truly, is a political act - and it will always be a laugh that buries them.

This trip has been designed based on the following principles:

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• Inclusivity
• Cultural Hub
• Education for Sustainability

ACCOMODATION

You’ll stay in fully-equipped accommodations just steps from the sea - perfect to recharge your energy.
Lodging is in Trilocale Bouganville apartments (max 4 people) at Villaggio Lido d’Abruzzo: solid masonry bungalows surrounded by greenery, air-conditioned and spacious, with a private garden and veranda.
Each apartment has a kitchen/living room, a double bedroom, a twin room, a full bathroom, and everything you need to feel at home (TV, hairdryer, safe, cookware, coffee maker, and even a drying rack). And yes, there’s a pool.

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Accommodation types available:

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Single room (private use in a shared apartment)  -  ideal for solo travelers, creatives, or families.

Double room - for those who want to share dreams, ideas, or maybe even the hairdryer.
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Preferences are considered, but final allocation depends on availability.

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THE PASS

We offer three different passes, depending on your goals, to become part of the Comedy Village:

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• Voyeur Pass (from €200):
  For those who want to enjoy the experience as spectators. Includes access to all shows, open mics, and scheduled performances. Does not include stage activities or workshops. Ideal if you simply want to have fun without the stress of stepping on stage.
• Amateur Pass (from €270):
  For those taking their first steps into the comedy world and want to turn a communicative need into a satirical monologue. Includes an intensive creative writing lab, access to a dedicated open mic, and participation in group performances. The perfect pass to start your comedy journey with the support of a guide.
• Fluffer Pass (from €270):
  For those with experience who want to deepen their comedy journey. Includes three advanced workshops, a 5-minute open mic slot, participation in group shows, and the chance to host a talk in the self-managed space - an informal moment for peer-to-peer comedian exchange. The most complete option to work on your style, your comic voice, and grow.

What's included

• ‍Accommodation: 4 nights in a shared double or matrimonial room.
• Activities: All workshops, labs, and activities included in your selected pass.
• Other: All services offered by the village.

What's not included

• Food: No meals are included but the village offers us:
  ‍Full board at the Lido D’Abruzzo restaurant: €40 per day for 4 days, for a total of €160 (bookable online but to be paid on-site).
  ‍Half board at the Lido D’Abruzzo restaurant: €27 per day for 4 days, for a total of €108 (bookable online but to be paid on-site).
  All apartments are equipped with a kitchen, cookware, pots, and cutlery, and there is a market inside the village where you can buy groceries.
  ‍Seaside bar/restaurant with quick lunches and à la carte menu.

• ‍Transportation: travel to and from Roseto degli Abruzzi.
• Other: Trip cancellation insurance.‍
• Anything not specified under "What's included".

Payment Terms

Payment must be made in full at the time of purchase.
Bank transfers or credit cards can be used to make payments.