Harmonising sustainability in theatres as catalysts for resilience

This paper seeks to highlight the critical role that theatres play in fostering resilience and sustainability and underscores the significance of a holistic approach to sustainability thanks to a qualitative analysis of five Milanese theatres. The findings highlight the poten-tial of theatres to act as catalysts for society’s reflection, dialogue, and action towards sus-tainability, emphasising the indispensable role of community involvement and stakeholder collaboration. The investigation reveals that the sustainability of theatres depends on glob-al strategies that include management efficiency, marketing innovation, and diversification of funding. Digitisation of archives and sustainable production practices emerge as pivotal in minimising environmental impacts and preserving cultural heritage. Simultaneously, innovative staging, audience engagement in sustainability, and the development of new works addressing current sustainability challenges serve to amplify the societal impact of theatres.