How I Met Puccini series: Turandot non esiste

Step into an Italian-style theatre where music becomes flesh, voice, and story. Part opera, part prose and part cabaret Turandot non esiste is a bold reimagining of Puccini’s iconic opera that blends live chamber music, theatrical storytelling, and multimedia performance to create an unforgettable, genre-breaking experience. Join us for this UK premiere rich in humour, darkness, and soul.

What begins as a traditional concert takes a sudden, surreal turn: instruments speak, costumes sing, and a mysterious, robotic figure crashes the scene. Through powerful visuals, haunting music, and sharp wit, the show offers a provocative journey into Puccini’s life, the truth behind Turandot’s story, and the modern artist’s role today.

Praised in Italy for its inclusive appeal across generations and backgrounds, Turandot non esiste combines striking direction by Benjamin Balthazar Lebigre, a feminist and psychological reading of Puccini, and a powerful call to reclaim the artist’s voice.

Sponsors: 

Trinity Laban, Blackheath Halls, Philip Carne, Help Musicians, How I met PucciniⓇ, Anna Marra

How I met PucciniⓇ series: Turandot non esiste creative team:  

Costantino Buttitta Actor/author 

Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli Double bass/ actor/composer/author 

Stefano Teani Piano/actor 

Benjamin Balthazar Lebigre  Director

Gran Teatro Giacomo Puccini Torre del Lago Costumes