Theatre news in Portugal

“I’m like Xuxa. I just won’t show my groin,” jokes actress Nany People

Nany People presents the comedy How to Save a Marriage in October in Lisbon, Cascais, and Aveiro. The 61-year-old actress and comedian says she is as productive as 63-year-old Xuxa Meneghel.

We are in over our heads and thinking it is just high tide

Ivo Canelas explains why he prefers cinema and television to theatre, and how a character is built. It was during a research project that he discovered a passion: diving.

Theatre Network needs "adequate working conditions"

Researchers from the University of Aveiro point out in a newly released report several recommendations regarding the weaknesses found in the Portuguese Network of Theatres and Cinematheatres, created in 2021.

The Setúbal Theatre Festival shows us the world as it is

In the 18th edition of the Theatre Festival, social issues run through a good part of the performances, without compromising the diversity of the programme

Nany People debuts in Portugal with the comedy tour 'How to Save a Marriage'

Actress and comedian Nany People will make her Portuguese stage debut in October with the comedy 'How to Save a Marriage'. The tour will visit Cascais, Lisbon, Porto, and Aveiro, marking the show's first presentation in Portugal. In the play, Nany portrays an irreverent 'relationship coach' who guides the audience through common couple issues like jealousy, routine, and social media. With over four decades of experience, Nany is a prominent figure in Brazilian comedy. The show, written by Bruno Motta and Daniel Alves and directed by Marcos Guimarães, uses humor to explore the imperfections of relationships through a mix of script, improvisation, and audience interaction.

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“Both the left and the right love Peçanha”, says Antonio Tabet, returning to Portugal

The Brazilian actor and comedian returns to Portugal with Peçanha — Security Protocol. In the show, he plays a corrupt, chauvinistic, sexist, racist, and homophobic police officer.

Theatre: An escape to the mountains at the Ocupar a Velga and Altitudes festivals

Ocupar a Velga and Altitudes, two festivals in Beira Alta for socialising and the symbolic revitalisation of the interior

Variedades and Capitólio theatres host over 40 shows

From September to December, EGEAC brings opera, jazz, musicals, and comedy to Lisbon. The season kicks off on September 2nd at the Variedades with the play 'Lote 19'.

Tiago Rodrigues: “It is incredible how theatre and dance in Portugal achieve such quality while being so poorly supported”

Tiago Rodrigues comments on the high quality of Portuguese theatre and dance despite the lack of funding.

Manuel Wiborg: “Everything here is yet to be done, and that way we can build”

The actor and director moved to the interior, Lousã, where he founded a new company: “I am doing theatre where I feel useful.”

Antonio Tabet returns to Portugal in November with a new season of 'Peçanha: Protocolo de Segurança'

Comedian Antonio Tabet will return to Portugal in November with a new season of 'Peçanha - Protocolo de Segurança', a show featuring one of the most popular characters from the Porta dos Fundos universe. The tour will visit seven Portuguese cities between November 5 and 13, bringing a mix of comedy, improvisation, and social commentary to the stage through the irreverent police officer Peçanha. In the play, the character takes on an unconventional role: presenting the traditional safety instructions before the show begins. What starts as preparation for a supposed production of Hamlet takes a turn when the lead actor is delayed. To fill the time, Peçanha shares stories from his police routine, reflections on life as a man in his 40s, and improvisations with the audience, addressing themes such as masculinity, prejudice, and self-help with his characteristic humor.

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Five theatre shows to see in August

From the Maria Matos Theatre to the Setúbal Festival, including Citemor and the Altitudes Festival, August is not just for holidays, it is also a month full of theatre. Here is what to see and where.

What to see in the theatre, from north to south, in the illustrious month of August

The performing arts go on holiday to other parts of the country, passing through Montemor-o-Novo, Cem Soldos, Porto de Mós, Caldas da Rainha, and Lagos

Decentralisation of theatre. Filandorra company brings plays to audiences in the interior

The Filandorra theatre company celebrates 40 years. It is one of the artistic groups highlighted in Trás-os-Montes. Since 1986, there have been 94 productions and five thousand shows for one million people.

Musical Theatre director represents country at major int'l festival in Portugal

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Children's theatre and the new life of the monastery in the 2026/2027 season of the Teatro Nacional São João

The new season, the first with the partial signature of Victor Hugo Pontes, was presented this Wednesday. The Mosteiro de São Bento da Vitória will reopen in October — and will gain a “distinct character”.

Fernando Heitor: “As in all shows, the best ...”

Fernando Heitor is the co-author of “Variedades (...like an erotic and satirical opera buffa)”, a musical play that revisits 100 years of theatre through 10 regular characters from Parque Mayer.