The Annual Reschio Summer Play is back
Stories, music, and dance unfold beneath the Umbrian stars
Every summer, the Giuntarelli garden comes alive as the Reschio Players — a troupe of family, friends, and dedicated thespians — spend two weeks rehearsing to stage a performance worthy of the big stages. From 24th to 26th July, the garden will transform once again into the Annual Reschio Summer, where an original play will unfold beneath a canopy of stars.
This year’s production, written and directed by Theo Fraser Steele and Dominic West, brings fresh energy to a long-standing tradition. The players build the stage from scratch, design costumes and sets, and compose music for a live orchestra. Dance numbers, witty satire, and playful nods to local stories give each performance a lively, unpredictable charm, leaving audiences leaning forward in anticipation of the next line.
Spectators sit among olive trees and lantern-lit paths, the warm evening air carrying actors’ voices, music, and laughter. Every detail, from the flicker of lanterns to the swell of live instruments, draws spectators into the performance, creating an intimate, memorable experience.
Yet the theatre is about much more than entertainment. Ticket sales support the New Generation Foundation in Florence, helping young opera talent find their voices and grow as artists. Each performance at Reschio becomes a way to give back, combining creativity, community, and live theatre to support the next generation of performers.
As darkness falls and stars appear overhead, the garden itself becomes part of the show. The Annual Reschio Summer Play is inventive, engaging, and full of life: an evening under the open sky that leaves every visitor connected, delighted, and a little enchanted
What’s on
Food as a Conscious Gesture
A brunch with Debora Fadoul and Corrado Assenza explored food as experience and connectionÂ
The Outdoor Reschio Cinema
Open-air cinema nights featuring Italian classics, new releases, and pizza under the starsÂ
The Spring Affair: A Celebration of Craft, Culture, and Heritage
Honouring Ancient Traditions Through the Art of Household Habits and the Slow, Quiet Return of Spring
Reflecting on our third edition of the Reschio Music Scholarship
A journey of empowering young musicians and nurturing artistic growth in Umbria and beyond
3-day New Year Jazz Festival
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Archery and Bowmaking
Echoes of the Middle Ages come alive in this three-day workshop led by Master Bowyers from Florence.Â
Reschio Open-Air Theatre
Laughter and applause are guaranteed, and all proceeds are donated to the Mascarade Foundation in Florence
The Outdoor Reschio Cinema
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Reschio Music Scholarship
Students from Umbrian conservatories and the Siena Jazz Academy perform across the estate in a series of open-air concertsÂ
10th Reschio Inter-House Tennis Tournament
The Inter-House Tennis Tournament returns for its 10th edition, bringing spirited competition
Monastic Art
Guests will learn the secrets of egg tempera painting during a three-day workshop led by a Master of Art.