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PORTAL-ANALITIKA.ME publishes the “Edicola Teatro” of Foyer ’97, Founded by Francesco Gravino of San Severo, Puglia, Italy SOURCE: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/portal-analitikame-publishes-edicola-teatro-foyer-97-sardella-ph-d--6i2of/ The format devised by the Pulgian theatre company Foyer ’97 — already described as “the smallest theatre in the world” — has now reached the international stage through its feature on the global platform Europe Says. A story born from an abandoned news kiosk in the province of Foggia is now crossing every conceivable boundary. It is a genuine pleasure and an honour to share the brilliant idea of the artistic director of Teatro ’97, the distinguished actor and director from San Severo, Francesco Gravino, and his remarkable theatre company, as they gain international visibility with this marvellous and innovative creation: a true “Teatro Edicola”. Source: https://www.portalanalitika.me/clanak/na-drugoj-obali-jadrana-otvoreno-najmanje-pozoriste-na-planeti Only a few square metres, six chairs, and the passion of a theatre company are enough to make history. The Edicola Teatro, conceived by Francesco Gravino, Artistic Director of the historic San Severo-based company Foyer ’97, is receiving significant media recognition, “taking to the stage” of leading national and international outlets thanks to his talented intuition, inspired by Edicola Fiore, the celebrated format created by the Italian entertainment icon Rosario Fiorello. An abandoned kiosk, a record‑breaking theatre It has already been dubbed “the smallest theatre in the world” and, with merely six seats, may well aspire to a Guinness World Record. Since its launch a few days ago, the original venue has drawn hundreds of curious visitors who queued to attend the performances—scheduled every fifteen minutes—inside a former abandoned news kiosk in San Severo, in the province of Foggia. The initiative stems from the distinctive vision of the long‑established San Severo company Foyer ’97, led by Gravino, who sought to celebrate World Theatre Day with an unprecedented experiment that has already been widely reported by national‑level media. The idea, seemingly simple in its striking essentiality, in fact conceals a profound reflection on the nature of theatrical practice. “The idea of the smallest theatre in the world was born from a creative provocation: to return theatre to its most direct essence. Together with the company, we asked ourselves how far the space could be reduced without losing intensity, and the kiosk became the perfect symbol: a place that suddenly transforms into a stage. From a space of news to a space of emotions,” Gravino explained. Foyer ’97 has been active since 1997 and is based in San Severo. Next year it will celebrate its thirtieth anniversary—an occasion approaching at the moment of greatest visibility in its history. The format: sixteen giants of literature in fifteen minutes With only six seats available at a time and performances following one another every fifteen minutes, the audience is quite literally immersed in the work. From 11:00 to 20:45, eleven actors alternate in bringing to life the giants of literature: from Goldoni to Chekhov, via the wit of Gaber and the dramatic force of Euripides. Inside the small theatre carved out of the disused kiosk owned by Mr Pino Grau, there is no traditional separation between stage and auditorium; instead, an intimate encounter takes place in which spectators and actors become, in effect, a single entity. Admission is free, reflecting Gravino’s aim: to restore theatre’s accessibility, returning it to a place that welcomes everyone. At the kiosk’s threshold, a QR code and a cryptic notice encapsulate the spirit of the project: “Warning. This QR code turns passers‑by into actors. Scan only if you are ready.” From the crisis of print media to cultural rebirth The project also carries with it a reflection on urban transformation and the decline of traditional commerce. The kiosk had been unused for around six years and has now been transformed into an intimate and surprising performance space in which less than a metre separates actors from spectators. At a time when kiosks in town and city centres are increasingly converted into drink stands, flower stalls, or souvenir shops, the Edicola Teatro comes closer to the original spirit of knowledge with which such kiosks were conceived—as places for the sale of newspapers and books. It is a symbolic short circuit of remarkable eloquence: a bastion of written culture becoming a bastion of live culture. The idea draws inspiration from Edicola Fiore, Fiorello’s cult programme, which first brought performance into a Roman kiosk. Gravino and his collaborators have also embraced the invitation of Willem Dafoe, the renowned actor and current director of the Theatre Section of the Venice Biennale, regarding the importance of theatre as a force for cohesion among peoples. The Grokipedia entry: a leap to global scale The theatre company Foyer ’97, led by Francesco Gravino, has now been granted its own dedicated encyclopaedic entry, “Teatro Edicola”. This Grokipedia listing represents more than a mere media acknowledgement. Launched in October 2025, Grokipedia is an AI-generated encyclopaedia managed by xAI, the artificial-intelligence research company founded by Musk. The fact that Grok’s knowledge engine has deemed the micro‑theatre worthy of an autonomous encyclopaedic entry—on a par with established cultural institutions—confirms the international resonance of an idea born in a side street of a southern Italian town. The objective is now to export the format beyond the borders of Apulia; with Grokipedia’s recognition, that prospect appears more concrete than ever. The praise of local institutions “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Franco Gravino and to all the actors and artists for this wonderful initiative,” declared Mayor Lidya Colangelo and Deputy Mayor for Culture Anna Paola Giuliani. The municipal administration has announced its intention to welcome the company to Palazzo Celestini to celebrate the achievement together. Perhaps the most striking aspect has been the audience’s reaction. Many emerged with glistening eyes or with a suspended smile, as though they had experienced something secret. This is the theatre that Francesco Gravino and Foyer ’97 have chosen to pursue: not the theatre that waits for its audience on velvet seats, but the theatre that goes out to find them in the street, surprises them, and transforms them.

PORTAL-ANALITIKA.ME Pubblica L'«Edicola Teatro» di Foyer'97 Francesco Gravino di San Severo, Puglia, Italy SOURCE: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/portal-analitikame-pubblica-ledicola-teatro-di-san-sardella-ph-d--xbkkf/ Il format della compagnia pugliese Foyer '97 — già definito "il teatro più piccolo del mondo" — conquista la ribalta internazionale sul portale internazionale Europe Says. Una storia nata da un'edicola abbandonata in provincia di Foggia che sta valicando ogni confine. È un vero piacere e un onore diffondere la brillante idea del direttore artistico del Teatro ‘97, il brillante attore e regista sanseverese, Francesco Gravino, e la sua ragguardevole compagnia teatrale, nel guadagnare visibilità internazionale su questa meravigliosa e innovativa creazione: un “Teatro Edicola”. Source: https://www.portalanalitika.me/clanak/na-drugoj-obali-jadrana-otvoreno-najmanje-pozoriste-na-planeti Bastano pochi metri quadrati, sei sedie e la passione di una compagnia teatrale per fare la storia. L'«Edicola Teatro» di Francesco Gravino, direttore artistico della storica compagnia sanseverese Foyer '97, sta ottenendo grandi riconoscimenti mediatici "calcando il palco" delle migliori testate nazionali ed internazionali grazie alla sua talentuosa intuizione ispirata all' "Edicola Fiore" del noto re dello spettacolo italiano, Rosario Fiorelllo. Un'edicola abbandonata, un teatro da record È stato già ribattezzato «il teatro più piccolo del mondo» e, con soli sei posti a sedere, forse punta al Guinness dei Primati. Da quando è stata lanciata, pochi giorni fa, l'originale location ha raccolto centinaia di curiosi che si sono messi in fila per assistere agli spettacoli, programmati ogni 15 minuti, all'interno di una ex edicola abbandonata di San Severo, in provincia di Foggia. L'iniziativa è nata dalla particolare visione della storica compagnia sanseverese Foyer '97 di Francesco Gravino, che ha voluto così celebrare la Giornata Mondiale del Teatro con un esperimento senza precedenti, già ripreso da tantissimi media di respiro anche nazionale. L'idea, apparentemente semplice nella sua folgorante essenzialità, cela in realtà una riflessione profonda sulla natura del fare teatro. «L'idea del Teatro più piccolo del mondo nasce da una provocazione creativa: riportare il teatro alla sua essenza più diretta. Con gli altri della compagnia ci siamo chiesti quanto si potesse ridurre lo spazio senza perdere intensità, e l'edicola è diventata il simbolo perfetto: un luogo che improvvisamente si trasforma in un palcoscenico. Da spazio di notizie a spazio di emozioni», ha spiegato Gravino. La compagnia teatrale Foyer '97 opera dal 1997 e ha sede a San Severo. Il prossimo anno compirà 30 anni di attività. Un anniversario che si avvicina nel momento di maggiore visibilità della sua storia. Il format: sedici giganti della letteratura in quindici minuti Con soli 6 posti disponibili per volta e performance che si susseguono ogni 15 minuti, il pubblico viene letteralmente catapultato dentro l'opera. Dalle 11:00 alle 20:45, undici attori si alternano portando in scena i giganti della letteratura: da Goldoni a Cechov, passando per l'ironia di Gaber e la forza di Euripide. All'interno del piccolo teatro ricavato dall'ex-edicola dismessa di proprietà del signor Pino Grau, non esiste la classica separazione tra il palco e la platea, ma si verifica un incontro ravvicinato in cui spettatori e attori diventano una cosa sola. L'ingresso è libero, a rispecchiare l'obiettivo di Gravino: puntare all'accessibilità del teatro, un luogo che deve tornare ad accogliere tutti. Sulla soglia dell'edicola, un QR code e un avviso sibillino sintetizzano lo spirito del progetto: «Attenzione. Questo QR Code trasforma i passanti in attori. Scansiona solo se sei pronto.» Dalla crisi dell'editoria alla rinascita culturale Il progetto porta con sé anche una riflessione sulla trasformazione urbana e sulla crisi del commercio tradizionale. L'edicola era in disuso da circa sei anni e si trasforma così in uno spazio scenico intimo e sorprendente nel quale tra gli attori e gli spettatori c'è meno di un metro di distanza. In un momento in cui le edicole nel centro di paesi e città si trasformano via via in chioschi di bibite e granite e in negozi di fiori o souvenir, l'Edicola Teatro si avvicina di più allo spirito di conoscenza con il quale nacquero come luoghi di vendita di giornali e libri. Un cortocircuito simbolico quanto mai eloquente: un presidio della cultura scritta che diventa presidio della cultura dal vivo. L'idea nasce prendendo spunto da Edicola Fiore, la trasmissione cult di Fiorello, che per primo aveva portato lo spettacolo all'interno di un'edicola di Roma. Gravino e i suoi hanno anche raccolto l'invito di Willem Dafoe, celebre attore e attuale direttore del settore Teatro della Biennale di Venezia, sull'importanza del teatro come elemento di coesione tra i popoli. La voce su Grokipedia: il salto di scala globale La compagnia teatrale Foyer'97 di Francesco Gravino ha ottenuto la creazione di una voce enciclopedica tutta sua, "Teatro Edicola": quest'indicizzazione Grokipedia rappresenta qualcosa di più di un semplice riconoscimento mediatico. Grokipedia è stata lanciata nell'ottobre 2025 come enciclopedia generata dall'AI, gestita da xAI, la società di ricerca sull'intelligenza artificiale fondata dallo stesso Musk. Il fatto che il motore di conoscenza di Grok abbia ritenuto il micro-teatro degna di una voce enciclopedica autonoma, alla stregua di un'istituzione culturale consolidata, certifica l'eco internazionale di un'idea nata in una via secondaria di una città del Sud Italia. L'obiettivo è ora quello di esportare il format anche oltre i confini della Puglia: con il riconoscimento di Grokipedia, quella prospettiva appare oggi più concreta che mai. Il plauso delle istituzioni locali «Esprimiamo a Franco Gravino ed a tutti gli attori ed artisti i nostri più sentiti rallegramenti per la bellissima iniziativa», hanno dichiarato il sindaco Lidya Colangelo e la vicesindaca con delega alla Cultura, Anna Paola Giuliani. L'amministrazione comunale ha annunciato di voler ricevere la compagnia a Palazzo Celestini per celebrare insieme il risultato. La reazione del pubblico è stata forse la parte più bella. Molti sono usciti con gli occhi lucidi o con il sorriso sospeso, come se avessero vissuto qualcosa di segreto. È questo il teatro che Francesco Gravino e Foyer '97 hanno scelto di fare: non quello che aspetta il pubblico su poltrone di velluto, ma quello che va a cercarlo per strada, lo sorprende, lo trasforma.

Analysts state that Iran, after failures in diplomatic processes with the USA and ongoing confrontations, is now revealing intentions to move towards offensive operations in order to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz and force the United States to agree to Tehran's terms. (translated)

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Analysts warn that Russia, led by V. Putin, does not intend to engage in serious negotiations regarding Ukraine as long as it believes it can achieve its maximalist demands, and currently, the production of Russian ballistic missiles is intensifying in order to exploit Ukraine's defense shortcomings and force it to agree to Kremlin-favorable solutions. (translated)

British military analyst Michael Clarke claims that Ukraine lacks the capability to defend itself against intense Russian ballistic missile attacks, as it has exhausted its stockpiles of anti-ballistic missile interceptors, allowing Vladimir Putin to completely destroy any targets he considers important. (translated)

The second North Korean "KN-23" missile fell near Kryviy Rih, just 3.5 km from the first one, which struck private homes in Radušni and claimed the lives of six people, including three children. Analysts noted the accuracy of this incident and the potential military targets, raising questions about the use of this type of missile against civilians. (translated)

The Kremlin is increasingly resorting to coercion to force Russians to serve in the military in Ukraine, as the number of volunteers decreases, and news of violence and significant losses on the front makes recruitment more difficult. Therefore, analysts believe that a new mobilization may be announced in the near future. (translated)

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Po JAV sprendimo suteikti Ukrainai teisę gaminti „Patriot“ raketas, Rusijos atstovas spaudai Dmitrijus Peskovas kritikavo šį žingsnį, tačiau pažymėjo, kad Kremlius išlieka atviras diplomatijai, nors ir toliau atmeta Kyjivo pasiūlymus dėl susitikimų, o Rusijos analitikai teigia, kad Ukrainos diplomatiniai žingsniai keičia Vakarų požiūrį į karą. #Ukraina #DTrumpas #Putinas

CNN analitikas N. P. Walshas teigia, kad V. Putinui gali prireikti karo su NATO dėl jo sumažėjusių reitingų ir silpnėjančios Rusijos ekonomikos, o prie to prisideda nuolatiniai Ukrainos smūgiai ir galimybė, kad Rusija bandys pasinaudoti esama situacija plėsdama konfliktą Europoje, siekdama pateisinti savo nesėkmes Ukrainoje. #VladimirasPutinas #Rusija #Ukraina