From year to year, the Festival has grown in terms of the artistic offer and also in the number of participants, becoming a nationally relevant event. Teatri Riflessi made its debut in the courtyard of the Benedictine Monastery of Catania in 2009.

Teatri Riflessi ‘The charm of the stage’
Benedictine Monastery of Catania. 9-11 July 2009

In 2010, Cortile Platamone hosted exhibitions, workshops, installations, booths, and the competition of the 2nd edition of the festival.

Teatri Riflessi ‘Cultures’
Cortile Platamone. 5-11 July 2010

The third edition was held at the congress centre ‘Le Ciminiere’ in Catania. Environmental sustainability was the main theme promoted.

Teatri Riflessi ‘Environment’
Centro Fieristico Le Ciminiere di Catania. 15-17 July 2011

In its fourth edition, Teatri Riflessi went back to the Benedictine Monastery of Catania, where the Department of Human Sciences of the University of Catania is now based. 

Teatri Riflessi ‘Play’
Benedictine Monastery of Catania. 8-10 June 2012

The same location was chosen again for the fifth edition in 2013.

Teatri Riflessi ‘Exception to the rule’
Benedictine Monastery of Catania. 7-9 June 2013 

The sixth edition in 2015, enriched with forums, discussions, displays, and various artistic events, registered around 3.000 visitors.

Teatri Riflessi ‘Roots’
Benedictine Monastery of Catania. 26-28 June 2015