National theatre news in Portugal

1824: The Abrilada (April Revolt): Infante Miguel, appointed generalissimo of the Portuguese Army, leads an absolutist political revolt in Lisbon against the liberal constitutional government. King João VI, with the support of the diplomatic corps, dismisses Miguel and sends him into exile.
1961: The Portuguese government sends military reinforcements to Angola as the colonial war escalates following the UPA uprising in northern Angola in March. The deployment marks the beginning of Portugal&#x27;s 13-year military commitment to defending its African territories.

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Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists to premiere in London: the first Portuguese-language play at the National Theatre

The play Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists will open in the United Kingdom in September, marking the first time a Portuguese-language play has featured on the National Theatre's London programme, announced its creator, Tiago Rodrigues.

Expresso29 Jan

Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists to premiere in London: the first Portuguese-language play at the National Theatre

Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists premieres in London

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'It's the first time London's National Theatre is staging a production in Portuguese,' celebrated playwright Tiago Rodrigues said of the play, which will begin in September in the city.

Observador28 Jan