Ballet to see at CCB, the changes in relations between men and women after the 25th of April – seen through the eyes of writer Natália Correia and director João Garcia Miguel – and the way in which an assault can change power and class relations social, staged at Teatro Carlos Alberto, in Porto: these are the suggestions we have to see on stages, in the coming days, across the country.
Cuban National Ballet
Belém Cultural Center, Lisbon
Founded more than 70 years ago, the Ballet Nacional de Cuba is one of the most renowned classical dance companies in the world. Currently directed by Viengsay Valdés, it will be performed this weekend in Portugal, in two shows at CCB. The program evokes romantic and classical tradition, with some surprises prepared.
The shows will take place at the CCB, in Belém, Lisbon
Ivan Martinez
May 10th and 11th
Friday at 9pm, Sat. at 7pm
€20 to €40
Heroes of the Impossible
Gil Vicente Academic Theatre, Coimbra
Written and performed by João Garcia Miguel from the diary Don’t Miss the Roseby writer Natália Correia, premiered last month in Lisbon and now arrives in Coimbra, as part of a national tour that includes Vila Real (May 24), Leiria (June 20) and Almada (July 27).
Catarina Wallenstein and Pedro Lacerda perform this show about social transformations, post-25th of April, in marriage and relationships between men and women.
Catarina Wallenstein and Pedro Lacerda are the performers of the play that you can see this Friday night in Coimbra, at Teatro Académico Gil Vicente
Mário Rainha Campos
May 10
Friday, 9:30 pm
€5 to €7
After the Zebras
Carlos Alberto Theatre, Porto
In Porto, take advantage of this weekend to see After the Zebras, theatrical creation by Pedro Gil – responsible for text and staging – about a robbery in a “paradise for tourists”, a “resort in the middle of the Kenyan savannah”, which generates changes in relationships between guests and employees. A behavioral reflection on power.
Pedro Gil takes, from this Thursday, 9th, until Sunday, May 12th, his most recent theatrical creation to Porto – “After the Zebras” can be seen in the next few days at Teatro Carlos Alberto
Estelle Valente
May 9 to 12
Thursday and Sat. to 7pm, Fri to 9pm, Sun. at 4pm
€10 (€6 on the third day)
