Spotlight On: Scaramucce – Zazà! A Masked Marionette Cabaret
A mischievous mini-marionette cabaret, made for festivals, families and outdoor fun — packed with music, charm, and ready to hit the road.
Spotlight On: Scaramucce – Zazà! A Masked Marionette Cabaret
By Scaramucce (Giulia Ruggiero)
Touring globally
Ideal for: festivals, schools, theatres, and playful outdoor events
A marionette cabaret like no other, with bold physicality, comedy, and heart
About the production
Step into the vibrant, unpredictable world of Zazà! – a mini marionette cabaret bursting with eccentric wooden characters, comic surprises and the passionate spirit of Scaramucce, the masked marionettist always in search of belonging.
Created and performed by Giulia Ruggiero, aka Scaramucce, this 35-minute street-friendly show is a whirlwind of movement, music and mischief. Through a mix of traditional Italian mask theatre and clever contemporary puppetry, Zazà! invites audiences to meet:
A skeleton with serious rhythm
A melancholic child seeking connection
A fiery tenor full of operatic drama
Guided by the ever-curious Scaramucce, each act reveals a different tale of joy, longing, and playful transformation. It’s part vaudeville, part clown, all heart.
Why Programmers Love Zazà!
Portable and punchy: Works brilliantly outdoors or in intimate indoor settings
A visual, multi-lingual treat: Performed in Italian and French, with strong non-verbal storytelling
Built for festivals: Minimal setup, big audience connection, perfect for walk-up crowds
Flexible pricing: Suitable for hatting or ticketed shows (recommended: €5 minimum)
Meet the Maker
Giulia Ruggiero, known on stage as Scaramucce, trained in the South Italian countryside and refined her craft under renowned Commedia dell’Arte artists Duccio Bellugi Vannuccini and Enrico Bonavera. In 2023, she created the persona of Scaramucce and began collaborating with Rasid Nikolic (aka The Gipsy Marionettist), weaving mask and marionette into a unique blend of storytelling.
When not performing, Giulia organizes music and theatre events in Turin and works across Europe as an actor and mask maker.
Show Details
Running Time: 35 minutes
Audience: Family friendly (great for kids and adults alike)
Language: Italian, French, and non-verbal
Performance Style: Outdoor cabaret / busking
Tech Requirements: Minimal (street-ready setup)
Contact & More Info
🌐 www.scaramucceteatro.com
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📧 Email: scaramucceteatro@gmail.com
Scaramucce is ready to animate your festival, theatre, or school courtyard with warmth, laughter and timeless puppetry magic. Book Zazà! and let the marionettes dance!