Trumpets and Raspberries


Trumpets and Raspberries is a satirical play by Dario Fo, first performed in 1981.

Plot summary

The fictional plot revolves around a real political figure, Gianni Agnelli, head of the Fiat corporation from 1966 to 2003. When Agnelli is disfigured in a failed kidnap attempt, he is rescued by Antonio, one of his Fiat employees. Antonio flees the scene when people start shooting at him, leaving his jacket on Agnelli's body. Agnelli is taken to hospital in Antonio's jacket, where he mistakenly has his face reconstructed in Antonio's likeness. Farcical confusion ensues.

List of characters

Ed Emery has carried out an authorised English adaptation.
Ron Jenkins has carried out an authorised English adaptation.