Controra

In folklore, the Controra are the visionary hours of the early afternoon, when the sun beats down and shadows disappear, ushering in the appearance of spirits, sirens, nymphs and demons. It is a hot and magic time that interrupts the monotony of the day, the hour that stops activity and dilates atmosphere. The Controra of Short Theatre 2018 subverts the temporal grammar of the day and lights up after sundown, including live performances, dj sets, radio programs, night-life. It is an hour marked by a different kind of time, stretched out, unproductive and undemanding, allowing for the most unpredictable encounters.

The Controra  of Short Theatre will be lit up by some bright and shining highlights that will bring even more shimmer to the festival. This comes in the form of Miraggio, a collection of playlists created by artists both present and absent at the festival. These precious contributions explore a range of genres, colours, beats and frequencies.

Playlists by

Bunny Dakota & Stigma Rose (Industria Indipendente), Lady Maru, Ubi Broki, Vargus, Silvia Calderoni, Polly Pocket and more