**RAUL CREMONA – A MAGICAL JOURNEY THROUGH MEMORIES AND COMEDY**
Raul Cremona presents his show, accompanied on the piano by Marco Castelli, taking the audience on a surreal journey through his extraordinary artistic memories, filled with bizarre and unforgettable encounters.
Among the characters we meet is Jacopo Ortis, whose comically exaggerated way of speaking recalls the unmistakable style of Vittorio Gassman. This character has his roots in Raul's childhood, spent between games at the local parish youth centre and evenings at the Arena cinema, where films such as *Il mattatore* and *I mostri* were screened.
Then there is Silvano, the magician from Milan, a delightfully distorted portrayal of Italy's greatest illusionist, reflecting the artist's first great passion as a teenager: the art of magic.
And what can we say about Omen, the intolerant, quintessentially Milanese character whom Raul first encountered as a child in a Milan that no longer exists?
Throughout the performance, Raul Cremona, with his characteristic irony and a touch of nostalgia, invites us on a captivating carousel ride — at times exhilarating and whirlwind-like, at others delicate and poetic.
Once again, he proves himself to be an extraordinary storyteller who, with remarkable originality, uses magic as a unique form of comic storytelling.
**Magic, sleight of hand, wordplay, music, hilarious sketches and unforgettable characters** are the essential ingredients of this enchanting performance.
The show's musical influences also celebrate the wonderfully timeless charm of legendary artists such as Kramer, Arigliano and the Quartetto Cetra, bringing the elegance and spirit of a bygone era back to life.
Approach
From the train station the most convenient option is to board one of the city lines (1 or 4) to reach "Merano, Piazza Teatro" bus stop, followed by a 5-minute walk.