the fabulous flag sisters
High flying and adored, Le Sorelle Bandiera - 'The Flag Sisters' - were superstars in Italy during the turbulent 1970s and 80s. With the Red Brigades unleashing terror, they gave millions of Italians something to smile about.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Flag Sisters triumph in Rome
Le Sorelle Bandiera (The Flag Sisters) have concluded their season at Rome's Teatro dell'Angelo. As the final curtain fell on Sunday 10 October, they loosened their corsets, tossed off their stilettos, and popped a bottle of bubbles (well, several bottles, actually). Of course, they'd earned the laughter and the applause, and now it was party time!
Dozens of Italy's most illustrious film, television and stage stars had dropped in to see them strut their stuff. And the critics wrote kind words. Will they ever retire? This is the question on the lips of their many global fans. The answer remains a tightly held secret. Stay tuned!