Paolo Ruffini in a white shirt with his hand behind his head, in the theatre’s promotional portrait

Image credit: Teatro Manzoni

Le donne non fanno ridere comes to Teatro Manzoni in Milan on Monday 2 November 2026 at 20:45. Paolo Ruffini hosts a programme of monologues, sketches and music that takes its deliberately provocative title as a starting point for playing with stereotypes about women and comedy.

Who is on the bill

The listed performers are Corinna Grandi, Claudia Campolongo, Beatrice Baldaccini, Alice Redini and Giulia Vittoria Cavallo. Ruffini conceived the show and joins them as host. The mix of spoken comedy and music gives the evening several distinct voices, with the performers approaching the title’s premise through their own stage material.

Seat prices and presale charges

Published adult prices are €23 plus €3 presale for Poltrona, €32 plus €3.50 for Poltronissima, and €35 plus €4 for Prestige. Compare the complete amount and position of each seat before booking. The theatre also publishes age-based concessions; read their conditions if you are eligible. Prices and remaining seats can change.

Time and theatre address

The theatre gives a running time of 90 minutes without an interval. The performance starts at 20:45 at Via Manzoni 42, 20121 Milan. There are other dates in the theatre’s listing, so select 2 November explicitly. Leave time to collect or present your tickets and settle into your seat before the performance begins.