Latest news and stories about theatre in Portugal for expats and residents.
Ângela Rocha opens the windows 'Eyes of the Theatre' and 'Homage to the Public', revealing a mirror in the grand hall and a praxinoscope that returns applause to the spectators.
The director of the Matosinhos Municipal Theatre, José Nunes, joined forces with Brazilian musician Luca Argel to produce the show “Global Oblivion”, a work that warns against prejudice, xenophobia and populism, which premieres on November 6.
Inês Barahona and Miguel Fragata went in search of humour to reflect upon it. The result was “A Fly in Our Tea”, a diverse and surprising show.
It is a serious show — well, somewhat. Inês Barahona and Miguel Fragata have created a play to reflect on two and a half millennia of this history of laughing at what and at whom.
Actor and director, he performed his first role in a school play at the age of 16. In London, the actor gave way to the director and became known for staging great classics. Ricardo Pais is the guest on Geração 40 for a conversation with Júlio Isidro about the meaning of theatre.
From set design workshops connected by spiral staircases to production offices illuminated by ultraviolet light, this window pays tribute to those who build and make the theatre breathe.
Featuring a director, librettist, singer, and percussionist from Brazil, 'Ópera de Elevador' by the Sinfonietta de Braga pokes fun at the encounters and tensions between the two nations and returns to the stage on November 14 in Porto.
After dealing with panic, anxiety and burnout, the actor turned his crisis into comedy. The monologue, which sold out theatres in Brazil, will now visit Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon in December.
The third edition of the PT-BR - Brazil Theatre Showcase features 16 productions and over 80 artists across Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, and Guinea-Bissau between October 29 and November 28. The programme covers themes such as identity, migration, and social issues, including notable plays like 'Meu Amor é Cego', 'Tybyra - Uma Tragédia Indígena Brasileira', and 'Migraaaantes'. The event also includes workshops, dance, music, and artistic residencies in Lisbon aimed at fostering collaboration between Brazilian and Portuguese artists.
Director Simão Biernat presents his new immersive play “The Lisbon Ripper Hunt”. He advocates for cultural decentralisation in the country and reflects on his time acting in the series Morangos com Açúcar.
The collective that transformed the way theatre is thought of and created in Portugal is bringing its history to an end. Not without a farewell performance, from November 13th to 15th, at the National Theatre in Lisbon.
The archive window pays tribute to all those who worked at Teatro Viriato over the past 25 years, storing the names of every employee and collaborator in three small alphabetical drawers.
The cooperative A Oficina also announced that Cristina Planas Leitão will direct GUIdance. Rui Torrinha had held the position since 2018, with a term extending until 2027.
Stage director Bruno dos Reis is the new artistic director of the Vila Flor Cultural Centre (CCVF) in Guimarães, as announced today by the A Oficina cooperative, which also revealed that programmer Cristina Planas Leitão will head the GUIdance festival.
The encounter between Brazilian and Portuguese theatre results in a new production arriving on Portuguese stages this October. “Festa”, a joint creation by the Teatro Experimental do Porto (TEP) and the companhia brasileira de teatro, premieres on October 28th at the Teatro Carlos Alberto in Porto, where it will run until the 31st, before heading to Lisbon in November. Directed by Marcio Abreu, the piece explores the concept of the 'party' as a space for meeting and celebration while reflecting on themes of freedom, equality, and diversity. The show features a cross-Atlantic cast, including Grace Passô, Gonçalo Amorim, João Miguel Mota, and Yuck Miranda, and examines contemporary social fragmentation.
Miguel Thiré discusses the impact of social media on the election of Lula da Silva and political manipulation. He warns of the severe inequalities in his country and presents his new play in Lisbon, which is performed without mobile phones.
With roots linking it to the city, the 70 cm model of the Teatro Viriato allows the public to walk around the entire building and peek behind the scenes using metal keys turned into necklaces.
The 21-year-old actress is the lead in Henrique Feist's new musical show, currently playing at Casino Estoril.
A theatrical performance explores and documents the historical experiences of women working in domestic service in Portugal.
The immersive show, based on the Observador podcast about the murderer of three prostitutes in the 90s, premieres on October 28th in Lisbon. We went to see the rehearsals and understand how everything works.
The show is based on historical documents and testimonies from political prisoners.
Cancellations continue in the actress's schedule after she called off the show 'Dois + Dois'.
From AutoCAD design to seven tests to create a miniature storm, the set designer reveals how she recycled old filters and posters from Teatro Viriato to build the scale model.
The National Ballet Company's new programme features a dance adaptation of Fernando Pessoa's 'The Book of Disquiet', choreographed by Marcelino Sambé and Daniel Cardoso.
The winner of the latest edition of the Ageas National Theatre D. Maria II Revelation Award premieres her first production, Absoluto, this Friday at the Rivoli; it will continue to the Theatro Circo on the 30th.
A giant notebook featuring the silhouette of the Teatro Viriato demystifies the artistic process of Angela Rocha, exposing doubts, rehearsals, and local partnerships, leading up to the large commemorative model.
Playing with French comedy of errors and the reputation of the Comédie-Française is a fun idea. The results are moderately entertaining and very cautious.
With a loyal but growing audience, the Alkantara Festival—the successor to Danças na Cidade, founded in 1993 by ballerina and choreographer Mónica Lapa—returns this November. Running from the 13th to the 29th, the festival presents 17 performances, including national and world premieres, hosted at cultural institutions such as the CCB, Gulbenkian Foundation, and Teatro Nacional D. Maria II. Co-directed by David Cabecinha and Carla Nobre Sousa, the event features a mix of dance, theatre, and performance art, maintaining its mission of showcasing innovative, experimental, and international works while fostering a connection between local artists and the global scene.
Angela Rocha celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Teatro Viriato by distributing master keys to homes across the city to open 25 interactive windows on a model dedicated to theatre professions.
