In the heart of the San Paolo district, at Viale di San Paolo 12, just a few steps from the basilica and the Metro B stop Basilica San Paolo, stands the Nuovo Teatro San Paolo, part of the lively complex of the Oratorio San Paolo Ostiense. Renovated and reopened with a contemporary design, it offers a welcoming hall with comfortable tiered seats and an enlarged stage designed to host plays, family shows, and special events.
Facilities and Services of the Nuovo Teatro San Paolo
The theater hall is comfortable and well equipped: modern seating, good visibility from every row, and updated technical equipment for lighting, sound, and projections. The theater is accessible to people with reduced mobility and has dedicated facilities. There is also a bar/cafeteria area and informal reception spaces, useful during intermissions or for school and parish events.
Program of the Nuovo Teatro San Paolo
The schedule combines classics and new dramaturgy, light comedy and socially engaged theater, without forgetting the youngest audience. The program includes evening performances, Sunday shows for children, thematic series, and holiday events, often accompanied by entertainment moments. The theater collaborates with emerging companies and local educational organizations, promoting local talent. For information on the program and bookings, you can visit the official website.
Training: the Accademia San Paolo
Alongside its performance schedule, the theater hosts workshops and courses open to all age groups. The Academy offers annual courses in acting and singing, as well as workshops in diction, dubbing, playwriting, stage photography, video techniques, set design, and costumes. In recent years, a musical program has also been added. The goal is to guide beginners and enthusiasts through all the stages of “making theater,” creating opportunities to meet professionals and encouraging the production of new performances.
How to Reach the Nuovo Teatro San Paolo
The Nuovo Teatro San Paolo is just a few minutes’ walk from the Basilica San Paolo stop on Metro Line B. Numerous bus lines connect the area with Ostiense, the historic center, and Termini Station. If you arrive by regional train, you can get off at Roma Ostiense (Metro B connection) and continue for one more stop, or use the city bus lines that run along Via Ostiense and Viale di San Paolo.
Staying Near the Nuovo Teatro San Paolo
If you wish to attend a show or take part in courses and workshops without the stress of traveling, choosing accommodation in the district is the best solution. Our website offers two comfortable holiday apartments located at Via Timoteo 1, a short distance from the theater and the Metro B station. Both are independent one-bedroom apartments, ideal for short stays (two to thirty nights) if you are looking for a short-term rental by private owner in Rome. They can be booked separately or together (as a semi-detached apartment), with a dedicated discount.
