Teatro Mancinelli
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AnnArborMHT
Genoa, Italy1,667 contributions
Oct 2013 • Solo
I had hoped that there would be a performance here so I could see the lush interior of this theatre, but unfortunately there wasn't. So I decided to pay the 2 euros; wow, how beautiful! Tickets are purchased at the theatre bar and I had the place to myself! It's open Tues-Sat from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 4-8pm. With you entrance fee you receive a small brochure explaining the beautiful frescos, the façade, atrium, carved stucco and the richly painting ceiling and tapestry curtain and can wander throughout the neoclassical theatre which dates back to 1856. It was fun sitting in a box seat and the views of this bell shaped, little jewel box were excellent. Also don't miss the second floor, "blue and yellow rooms" plus the conference and garden rooms: really beautiful. Lots of stairs but there are elevators. You don't need more than 1/2 hour here and they have great bathrooms! Its easy to find, located on the main street, Corso Cavour and the attached theatre bar offers great coffee and a fine view of the pedestrian traffic. Don't miss it!
Written October 12, 2013
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Tom A
Highlands, NJ17 contributions
Sep 2016 • Solo
While there was no performance scheduled during my recent time in Orvieto, I did visit Teatro Mancinelli. Reminiscent of opera houses in Rome and Venice, if more intimate, it has a lovely style and should sound quite good, I expect. I'll try to arrange attendance at an upcoming trip. Just 2 euros to wander about on your own; no brainer if you are in the city.
Written October 1, 2016
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Roskers
Cambridge, UK1,091 contributions
The beautifully decorated theatre cafe serves as an introduction. Pay a couple of Euros and take yourself around the building, visiting each level and the main auditorium. The frescos are wonderful and main screen depicting a scene from the town's history is remarkable. We visited while the Cardeto vineyards were offering a tasting, so that was a surprising bonus.
Written April 5, 2015
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35yrdream
Perth, Australia265 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
To complete my day of wonderful sightseeing I called into Teatro Mancinelli. First opened in May 1866, after restoration it reopened to the public in 1993. Given the opulence of this tiny theatre, which has 4 tiers plus stalls; the tiers are beautifully decorated in gold and all the seating within the theatre is velvet, I think to experience an event at this little gem would be wonderful.
The entire ceiling is covered in frescoes painted by Caesar Fracassini. One section is called “The Dance of the Hours”, another “The Three Muses” complete this with lots of cherubs and profile portraits of a number of famous composers, making the ceiling a riot of colour.
The curtain is an amazing piece, with a huge amount of intricate detail; this is also by Caesar Fracassini and shows the battle between Belisario and the Goths fought in 535CE. You sure wouldn’t get bored waiting for the curtain to rise in this theatre.
Standing on the stage, looking into the auditorium, it’s like looking at a jewel box.
Couple this with the tiny cafe offering yummy treats and your day could be complete. I had terrific afternoon tea here for E7.50 comprising a pot of tea and because I couldn’t decide between their treats, I opted for 2 slithers of different cakes, rather than 1 normal serve. I also bought a biscuit for the home journey. Sitting on the verandah outside of the cafe is a great place to watch the people passing along Corso Cavour.
Tickets: At a tiny E2.00 it was worth a look.
Purchase your tickets at the bar/shop attached to the theatre.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm and Sunday 3.00pm to 6.00pm.
Photos OK without a flash.
The entire ceiling is covered in frescoes painted by Caesar Fracassini. One section is called “The Dance of the Hours”, another “The Three Muses” complete this with lots of cherubs and profile portraits of a number of famous composers, making the ceiling a riot of colour.
The curtain is an amazing piece, with a huge amount of intricate detail; this is also by Caesar Fracassini and shows the battle between Belisario and the Goths fought in 535CE. You sure wouldn’t get bored waiting for the curtain to rise in this theatre.
Standing on the stage, looking into the auditorium, it’s like looking at a jewel box.
Couple this with the tiny cafe offering yummy treats and your day could be complete. I had terrific afternoon tea here for E7.50 comprising a pot of tea and because I couldn’t decide between their treats, I opted for 2 slithers of different cakes, rather than 1 normal serve. I also bought a biscuit for the home journey. Sitting on the verandah outside of the cafe is a great place to watch the people passing along Corso Cavour.
Tickets: At a tiny E2.00 it was worth a look.
Purchase your tickets at the bar/shop attached to the theatre.
Open Wednesday to Saturday 10.00am to 6.00pm and Sunday 3.00pm to 6.00pm.
Photos OK without a flash.
Written January 17, 2015
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MartinW_Dublin
Zurich343 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
We were unaware that Orvieto had an opera house (which is what the Teatro Mancinelli really is). Our guide book says nothing about it (black mark, Rough Guide!) but we saw a street poster advertising tours of the theatre. At the bar attached to it we asked when the next tour was. The lovely young lady on duty told us that we were the only ones there, so she would set up the theatre for us (opening doors, turning on lighting) and then we were free to wander around at our leisure. So we had the whole place to ourselves, which was just fantastic. We took turns clambering up on the stage, each having the other take photos of us mugging as opera singers. We wandered through all five floors, into the boxes, bars, galleries and ante-rooms, taking pics of ceilings, plaster moldings, chandeliers, luxurious seats, sculptures, etc. Afterwards, we had a light lunch at the bar; made-to-order sandwiches, good (if not spectacular) Orvieto wine, excellent cappuccino. Altogether a great find. It says a lot about the priorities of Italians that one can find a gem like this, recently renovated, in perfect condition in a small town of just 21,000 inhabitants.
Written June 6, 2014
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Maddydilski
Toronto152 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
This theatre has shows running and is still in business. During the day you can pay 2 Euro and visit the theatre. It was a very unique experience to wonder the theatre and discover all the rooms and backstage secrets. This is a self guided tour and there are stairs to climb.
Written August 29, 2016
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PLG1956
Valencia, Spain38 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
We went to the opera there one evening ("the Masked Ball" by Verdi) and enjoyed it so very much. Had a box, and it really wasn't very expensive. Worth a visit, even if just to see the place in the day (but do try to go to an opera there, if possible).
Written April 20, 2014
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suem030
Newcastle, Australia414 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
We attended a local dance performance in this theatre as we had heard that the building was special. Although it is a modern building, we felt we could e back in Mozart's era, as the four levels of boxes are typical of his time. Certainly worth a visit.
Written June 30, 2013
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Peter S
Phillipsburg, NJ164 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
During our visit to Orvieto recently we had hoped to catch a performance in the beautiful Teatro Mancinelli on the Corso Cavour of this beautiful city. While we didn't get to enjoy a live performance, we were able to take a self-guided tour of the theater and the upper floors of this gorgeous performance space. For a modest cost you are able to spend as much time as you wish, lingering in the main opera house as well as the upstairs performance spaces which are well worth a visit.
Written July 12, 2018
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Bob D
Kitchener51 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
I was visiting Orvieto last November and my friends had tickets to an Opera at Teatro Mancinelli. ( a pretty rare event). For 25 euro, it was a super evening, A three part opera with trips to the bar for a glass of wine at the intervals. Acoustics were super and the theatre is beautiful and well maintained. If there are no events, please go just for a tour, its well worth the 2 euro to see a building of culture and class
Written March 3, 2018
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dianeklimas
Palm Beach Gardens, FL18 contributions
My husband and I will be visiting Orvieto in September 2015. How can I find the theatre schedule for September. I checked their website but I wasn't able to find the September/October schedule. Thanks.
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