Organised by the Italian Institute of Culture in cooperation with Austrian Cultural
Forum, Embassy of Finland, Goethe-Institut China and the British Council
A 6-session Participatory Co-Creative workshop with elderly participants, leading to the creation of an original performance based on their personal stories, experiences, and the message they wish to share.
The project focuses on self-expression, listening, memory, and collective creation.
International artistic team: “each artist will join one and the final performance”
• Martina Morrocchi [IT] theatre director/educator: co-creation and collaborative dramaturgy
• Yun Hannah [CN] – Chinese folk & traditional Art expert: co-creation and collaborative dramaturgy
• Chloe Whitehouse [UK] – drama professional: co-creation and collaborative dramaturgy
• Nina Dillenz [AT] – video artist: digital scenography & video co-creation
• Jukka Ahonen [FI] – Music anthropologist, musician, composer: Roundtable & music co-creation
Theatre Curator:
Martina Morrocchi is a multi-talented professional with a diverse background in theater, marketing, international business, and languages. She is the founder of MAMONAHI Theatre Dance Company, which she established in Beijing in 2013. Martina holds diplomas from Accademia Internazionale di Teatro and in International Business Marketing Accountant. She moved to Beijing in 2015, where she founded MAMONAHI, focusing on mixed arts and cultures to represent modern topics and emotions. As a director, producer, instructor, and consultant, Martina specializes in customized events and has spent over 11 years in China. Her company, MAMONAHI, produces immersive dance theatre performances and offers customised Theatre Masterclasses. Martina’s work is inspired by various theatrical styles and artists, including Pina Bausch, Jacques Lecoq, and Konstantin Stanislavski. In addition to her work with MAMONAHI, Martina has held executive positions at Queen of the Night – Broadway (Beijing). She continues to develop her skills in Digital Institutional & Corporate Communication. Martina’s theatrical productions, such as “The Grey Life” and “Relationship,” explore themes of globalization, personal growth, and human connections. Her unique blend of international experience and artistic vision has established her as a notable figure in Beijing’s theatre scene.