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In its 26th edition, FIMFA manages to outdo itself every year. Traditions and innovation, nothing is left out of an enviable programme.
Dancer and choreographer Mário Valejo passed away at 87, according to a source cited by Lusa this Sunday, April 26. The artist, a native of Reguengos de Monsaraz who had been living at the Casa do Artista with his sister, the fado singer Maria Valejo, for three years, died on Thursday. Mário Valejo was a revue theatre dancer, having worked at the Parque Mayer theatres, where he participated in shows such as 'Tudo à Mostra' (1966) at the Teatro Maria Vitória, alongside actor Camilo de Oliveira and actress Ivone Silva, and 'Sete Colinas' (1967) at the Teatro ABC - Companhia Nacional de Teatro Português. Born on December 19, 1938, Mário Valejo was a choreographer for the Benfica March and also served as a cultural animator for the Benfica Parish Council for several years, according to the same source cited by Lusa.
Luís Montenegro celebrated Freedom Day with a day dedicated to theatre in the gardens of the official residence.
After being hospitalised at the end of 2025 and taking a four-month break, the 99-year-old actor has returned to acting. We were there before, during, and after the performance of 'The Mousetrap' at the Coliseu do Porto.
In the premiere of “Verifying if you are human” at the Super Bock Arena — Pavilhão Rosa Mota, the comedian presents a show that blends technology, consumption, and behaviour. It is a comedic test of what still distinguishes us from machines.
The world's oldest active actor has returned to performing after suffering a stroke. A night of celebration at the Coliseu do Porto.
At 99 years old and after a stroke, the actor refuses to stop. On Wednesday night, he returned to the stage, this time at the Coliseu do Porto, for another performance of “The Mousetrap”.
At 99 years old, Ruy de Carvalho returned to the stage at the Coliseu do Porto. A show that was also a celebration.
At 99 years old, and following several health scares, legendary actor Ruy de Carvalho returns to the stage in Porto for the play 'A Ratoeira', directed by Paulo Sousa Costa. Despite recovering from a stroke, the world's oldest active actor remains committed to his craft, viewing the theatre as a place of freedom and happiness. In this interview, he and his daughter Paula discuss his enduring passion, his professional discipline, and his life-long dedication to the Portuguese stage.
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro will open the gardens of the official residence of São Bento to the public on April 25th, a day on which he intends to 'pay tribute to theatre' and will have lunch with actor Ruy de Carvalho.
The Prime Minister wants to use the occasion to “pay tribute to the theatre”
Between theatre and dance, there is poetry, April songs, a charity concert and news about the voice of Editors.
The building was home to the Mala Voadora theatre company, which has left the city. Porto City Council will lease it for 13,000 euros per month to launch its municipal network of artistic centres.
Ecological reflections with circus and puppets, celebrations of the Earth and heritage, commented concerts, chivalry games and the Donkey Trail setting the pace for the agenda of the coming days.
He is the oldest working actor in the world, but that is a paltry compliment. Ruy de Carvalho is a tremendous actor, the most recognised and respected among all Portuguese actors. I saw him yesterday in Parliament, supported by a cane that suits him well, smiling at those who smiled at him, thanking them for the tribute in the house of democracy after the health scare that almost took him from us. Ruy was born at the beginning of the Estado Novo, before Salazar had even taken his seat in São Bento and before anyone on the planet had heard of Hitler. He will turn 100 in March and no longer has to thank anyone for anything. We, however, do. Ruy de Carvalho 'was king and emperor, beggar and crook, fanatic and saint, suicidal and passionate, comic and tragic, he was so many lives on so many stages'. Ruy is fortunate to have received all the hugs and decorations while still alive. And we are fortunate to have him like this, whole and the master of various lives and characters.
The 111th anniversary of Theatro Circo, in Braga, will be celebrated with five shows between 17 and 24 April, featuring names such as A Garota Não, Nina Laisné and Tortoise
For 35 years, Chazz Palminteri has been performing the story inspired by his youth, written when he was practically bankrupt. The actor from “The Usual Suspects” and “Bullets Over Broadway”, the film for which he was nominated for an Oscar, spoke with Expresso about “A Bronx Tale”, the show he is bringing to Lisbon in June.
The show 'Portugal is not a Small Country' stems from a collection of interviews with Portuguese people who lived in Angola and Mozambique and became known as 'the returnees'.
Isto É um Hitler Genuíno is about a family facing an ethical dilemma (whether to sell or destroy a painting of the Nazi dictator), but it is also about the ease with which we relativise monstrosities.
One of the greatest names in Portuguese theatre and culture, 99-year-old Ruy de Carvalho, was honoured this Wednesday, 15 April, at the Assembly of the Republic, where he received a Vote of Commendation approved by Parliament. “I am very moved, it is very important, after almost 100 years, to be honoured like this... it means I served as I should,” the actor told journalists during a ceremony that began with the screening of the video 'A Stage, A Life', which recalled his artistic journey and human legacy. The honouree received the Vote of Commendation from the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, in the presence of deputies, family, and friends. Carvalho emphasised the importance of freedom and democracy, urging respect for differing ideas to build the country. He also made a heartfelt appeal to “cherish culture,” describing it as the treasure chest of nations. After a health issue, the actor is set to return to the stage on 22 April at the Coliseu do Porto in the play 'The Mousetrap'.
Ruy de Carvalho was honoured at the Assembly of the Republic this Wednesday. The 99-year-old actor, who has not yet retired from the stage, received a Vote of Salutation.
Premiered in 2020, “Sob a terra” returns with a new cast on Tuesday, in performances that seek “the decentralisation of culture and direct contact with communities,” according to Leirena.
Coming up is a play that brings together Castellucci and Huppert, Abril in the voice of Zeca Medeiros, an Electro Eternity, an exhibition for Malangatana and a reading choir with a Carnation on their chest.
Home News Portugal theatre room increases number of events Portugal theatre room increases number of events The São Francisco Convent, inaugurated in Coimbra in April 2016, hosted 428,000 spectators at cultural events over its ten years of activity, a figure close to the number of attendees at co
Actors Miriam Freeland and Roberto Bomtempo discuss their move from Rio de Janeiro to Oeiras, Portugal, and how they have integrated into the local theatre scene. The couple is currently staging the play 'Tomo suas mãos nas minhas' at the Teatro Independente de Oeiras, fostering a cultural exchange between Brazilian and Portuguese artists.
Portuguese stage director Tiago Rodrigues has been nominated for the Molière Awards, considered the 'Oscars' of theatre in France.
After a serious health issue, the world's oldest active actor is set to return to his happy place.
A square, two shows, and open doors at the Professional Theatre School. Cascais celebrates the birthday of the TEC founder with a ceremony at the Estoril Academy of Arts.
From the magazine “Modas e Bordados” at age three, to ballet on stages in European capitals. She left Lisbon, which was “grey and suffocating” at the time, and went to Brussels with UN refugee status. She returned years later and dedicated herself to the theatre, where we all know her from. Lídia Franco is the guest on the new episode of Geração 40.
