Decameron Nights May 2026

To understand these "Nights," it helps to look at Boccaccio’s original The Decameron :

: A tale where a wife goes to elaborate lengths to prove her fidelity after her husband shows a lack of trust. Decameron Nights

: A lighter story where a wife tricks her indifferent spouse into a practical demonstration of his "proper role". To understand these "Nights," it helps to look

: This version featured ten "Italian Indelicacies" remixed from Boccaccio, highlighting themes like revenge , cunning , and generosity . : Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, this series

: Created during the COVID-19 pandemic, this series by the theatre company 1927 turned their cancelled stage show into a dark, comic, and surreal audio experience for BBC Radio 3.

One of the most notable versions is the 1953 film Decameron Nights , an anthology featuring three of Boccaccio's tales. The film stars Joan Fontaine and Louis Jourdan, who play multiple roles across the different stories.