Comedians born in Rosolini

Rosolini sits in the far south-eastern corner of Sicily, within the province of Syracuse, a farming town surrounded by almond orchards, vineyards and the dry stone terraces of the Iblei hills. It is young by the standards of Sicilian settlements, and it lies within easy reach of the baroque towns of the Val di Noto.

A town this size does not usually support a comedy club of its own, but as stand-up reaches further into Sicily, its cultural centres and seasonal festivals increasingly host touring performers, among them Pietro Sparacino, who comes from Rosolini.