Drew Colby: Shadows in the Street at Nottenera
Drew Colby performed three hand-shadow cabaret sessions at Monastero Santa Maria Maddalena during Nottenera on August 22 and 23. The festival programme lists each 35-minute session and welcomes children.
Performers: Drew Colby
When
August 22–23, 2026
August 22 at 9:00 PM and 10:30 PM; final session at midnight on August 23 GMT+2
Venue local time · Europe/Rome
View all 3 sessions in venue time
- Sat, Aug 22, 9:00 – 9:35 PM GMT+2
- Sat, Aug 22, 10:30 – 11:05 PM GMT+2
- Sun, Aug 23, 12:00 – 12:35 AM GMT+2
Price
Free
Check the organizer for final availability.
Location
Monastero Santa Maria Maddalena, Serra de Conti
Italy
Organizer
Nottenera Festival
in person
Why it belongs on Shadow Pals
The official 2026 festival programme confirms hand-shadow performance, exact venue, three 35-minute sessions, free admission and suitability for children.
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