ROBERTO ZUCCO

Roberto Zucco, by Bernard-Marie Koltès

The iconic work of Bernard-Marie Koltès, “Roberto Zucco,” is coming under the direction of Michalis Sionas and produced by MONKS Theater Company.

“It’s not the first time I’ve been inspired by what we call a police report incident, but this is not such an incident.”
(Bernard-Marie Koltès)

Inspired by the true story of the young Roberto Succo, who by the age of 25 had already killed his parents and embarked on a series of hostage-takings and murders, with his true motive remaining unknown—perhaps even mysterious—Bernard-Marie Koltès creates a crime and psychological thriller that often dips its toes into dark comedy.

Zucco escapes from prison and confronts us with the pathologies and contradictions of the modern Western world—the violence that dominates homes, squares, parks, police-monitored gatherings, marginalized ghettos, and stadiums.

Five actors and one musician on stage create a dystopian setting, depicting the vicious cycle of aggression, the lack of prospects for young people, and the questioning of our traditional institutions: family, society, politics, and the police.

Director’s note:
Roberto Zucco. A young man who, to endure society’s indifference, becomes violent towards it. Which means he becomes violent toward that which defines society—the human being.

Duration: 100 minutes

Age Rating: 12+