Once upon a time in (violent) Italy
A captivating show combining music, cinema, and theatre, featuring 1970s Italian crime classics. Live performances of original arrangements are enhanced by amusing anecdotes, dialogues, and monologues. A fresh take on cult Italian cinema, offering an immersive journey through stories, sound, and vision.
Presented by: Giovanni Calandro
Giovanni 'Nanni' Calandro is a musician and educator from Italy based in South Australia. He has a 25-year career as an all-around drummer, playing jazz, funk, blues, rock, reggae, ska, and pop. An Italian cinema enthusiast, he earned a Bachelor of Music Performance in Italy with a dissertation titled Big Deal on Madonna Street: Jazz as Soundtracks in Italian Style Comedy. Since 2015, Nanni has showcased Italian films and soundtracks with his Cinematic Gang. After the great success of his first show, Once Upon a Time in Italy, Nanni is thrilled to present his sequel, Once Upon a Time in Violent Italy, at the Adelaide Fringe.