Francesco – On The Road to Assisi is a creative journey through the landscapes and stories of Umbria, Italy, centred on the city of Assisi. Drawing inspiration from The Little Flowers — reimagined through original songs — participants explore themes of inclusivity, environmental awareness, and community through music, drama, and storytelling.

At its heart, Francesco – The Road to Assisi is about connection: discovering how art can help us engage with place, history, and the natural world, and how shared creative experience can inspire empathy and awareness.

Approach

This project combines travel, creative practice, and reflection. Participants visit key sites in and around Assisi, using them as settings for exploration and performance. Through song, drama, and collaborative storytelling, the group brings the tales of The Little Flowers to life — interpreting them as human, poetic stories that speak to universal ideas of kindness, cooperation, and respect for the environment.

Sessions include:
• Visits to Assisi and surrounding Umbrian landscapes
• Dramatisations and musical interpretations of The Little Flowers
• Creative exercises exploring inclusion, care, and ecological awareness
• Group discussions connecting past and present values
• Development of a collective performance inspired by the journey

The structure is adaptable — the project can be shaped to fit different timeframes (from short residencies to week-long itineraries) and participant needs.

Themes

• Inclusivity and Belonging: celebrating difference through shared creativity
• Ecology and Awareness: reconnecting with the natural environment
• Simplicity and Cooperation: finding meaning in collective action
• Story and Place: exploring how local histories inspire universal ideas
• Journey as Process: walking, observing, and creating in dialogue with landscape

Outcomes

By engaging with Francesco – The Road to Assisi, participants will:
• Explore the culture and heritage of Umbria through creative expression
• Connect artistic practice with environmental and social awareness
• Develop collaborative storytelling and devising skills
• Experience the landscape as both setting and inspiration for performance
• Create a shared artistic response that reflects the journey’s discoveries

Format

Francesco – The Road to Assisi can be delivered in a variety of formats, including:
• Itinerant week-long workshops through Assisi and surrounding areas
• Educational residencies or creative retreats in Umbria
• Short thematic workshops for schools or cultural organisations

Each iteration maintains the same core aim: to bring stories to life through music, movement, and imagination — transforming the landscapes of Umbria into spaces of shared creativity and reflection.

Next Dates: Monday 17th August - Friday 21st August 2026
Location: Umbria, Italy