L'amore del cuore

A family, absences, secrets, confessions that get stuck like a broken record. A fascinating piece of writing, rich in dramaturgical traps, a perfect theatrical mechanism directed by Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli.

Heart’s Desire, by Caryl Churchill and directed by Lisa Ferlazzo Natoli, is a theatrical investigation into family bonds and the construction of reality through language and action. The narrative begins with an apparently ordinary domestic drama, but quickly fragments into repeated and varied sequences, creating surprising moments that captivate the audience.

The direction foregrounds the very mechanism of theatre itself: word, gesture, and pause become tools for exploring the complexity of relationships and the sense of waiting that permeates everyday life. The set is essential—a table, a few chairs, a coat rack, and common household objects—lit by carefully calibrated lighting and accompanied by a precise sound score that amplifies even the smallest noises, giving them emotional and symbolic weight.

Surreal elements, such as sudden appearances or extraordinary events, interrupt the linear flow of the performance, reminding us that life is unpredictable and that theatrical reality is always an interweaving of what is and what might be.