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SATURDAT, 22 NOVEMBER, 9:30 PM
Agustinópolis
Agustina Bessa-Luís and the theatre company Teatro O Bando were both born on 15 October. Inspired by this happy coincidence—and at the invitation of Mónica Baldaque and the Organising Committee for the Centenary of Agustina Bessa-Luís—Teatro O Bando and the Setúbal Voz Association joined forces to create an operatic and theatrical production, directed by João Brites with music composed by Jorge Salgueiro, aimed at celebrating the powerful legacy of the author’s work.
Drawing on excerpts from various books, we encounter a myriad of characters in transit, searching for a new land where they might start a family or found a country. Many seek meaning for their lives: they shout, sing, argue; others struggle to contain their more or less controllable urges, generating tensions and conflicts that are difficult to resolve. Sometimes they follow their own individual path, while at other times they face the need to interact collectively. They take refuge in the place they helped build, as if it were a nest of beetles. They strive to survive, forcing themselves to coexist. In doing so, they trace the outline of a community constantly on the verge of collapse under the weight of petty resentments and mutual mistrust.
Tickets: €10 / €7.50 w/d
Ages: 12+
Texts – Agustina Bessa-Luís
Dramaturgy and Stage Direction – João Brites
Composition and Musical Direction – Jorge Salgueiro
Dramaturgy and Assistant Director – Miguel Jesus
Literary and Dramaturgical Consultancy – Maria João Reynaud and João Luíz
Set Design – Dora Sales and João Brites
Choreography and Physical Direction – Iolanda Rodrigues
Costume Design – Catarina Fernandes
Lighting Design – João Cachulo
Sound Design – Miguel Lima
Cast
Actors: Bibi Gomes, Joelle Ghazar, Juliana Boykos, Juliana Pinho, Nicolas Brites, and São Nunes
Singers: Constança Melo, Diogo Oliveira, Helena de Castro, Lucas Taumaturgo, and Mariana Chaves
Pianist: Tiago Miléu
With the participation of the Setúbal Voz Choir
Extras: To be announced
Co-creation – Teatro O Bando and Setúbal Voz Association
Co-production – Centro Cultural de Belém, Teatro Nacional São João, Fórum Municipal Luísa Todi, A Oficina / Centro Cultural Vila Flor
Initiative – Mónica Baldaque and the Organising Committee for the Centenary of Agustin
Duration: 90 minutes