Comedians born in San Giovanni in Persiceto

San Giovanni in Persiceto lies on the plain to the northwest of Bologna, and its old centre still follows an unusual circular street plan laid out in the Middle Ages. The town has a regional reputation for its winter carnival, where masked floats carry a satirical edge that locals take real pride in.

A place already fond of humour and performance takes naturally to comedy, and as Italy's stand-up scene expands, venues in the area increasingly welcome touring acts, among them comedian Stefano Bicocchi, who is from the town.