Theatre in Fascist Italy underwent significant changes as it became a tool for state propaganda under Benito Mussolini’s regime, like in Nazi Germany. Before Italy became fascist, Italian theatre was vibrant and futuristic. However, with the rise of fascism in the 1920s, the government began to assert strict control over cultural life, including the theatre. Mussolini recognized the power of performance to instill nationalist values, and as a result, theatrical productions were expected to align with the regime’s ideals of strength and militarism.