Banzo by Margarida Cardoso 2024 | Portugal, France, Netherlands | M14 | 2h07 1907. Afonso starts a new life on a tropical African island as a plantation doctor, where he has to treat a group of servants ‘infected’ with Banzo, the nostalgia of the enslaved. Dozens die, either from starvation or suicide. For fear of … Continued
Lavagante (The Lobster) by Mário Barroso 2025 | Portugal | Drama | 1h32 A story of love and deception, set against a backdrop marked by the actions of the political police under the Salazar dictatorship, censorship, persecution and imprisonment, and the student revolt of the early 1960s. The last screenplay by António-Pedro Vasconcelos, adapted from … Continued
Almost two decades later, Diamanda Galás returns to the stage of Theatro Circo for a concert that reaffirms the Greek-American artist’s status as an essential figure of the avant-garde music and one of the most mysterious creators of contemporary creation. With a career of more than four decades, Galás is recognized for her unique voice, … Continued
This conversation will offer a critical reflection on the 50 years of independence of Portuguese-speaking African countries, using the documentary Independência (2015) by Angolan director Mário Bastos as a starting point to explore anti-colonial processes, the construction of national identities and the legacy of these movements in today’s context. The aim is to bring together … Continued
Adilson is an opera in five acts directed by Dino D’Santiago, with libretto by Rui Catalão, commissioned for BoCA — Biennial of Contemporary Arts. This original work follows the journey of a man of African descent, born in Angola to Cape Verdean parents, who has lived in Portugal for over 40 years — without ever … Continued
For over three and a half decades, Encontros da Imagem has stood out as an essential medium for the dissemination and creation of photography in Portugal. Since its first edition in 1987, this international photography and visual arts festival has brought together classic, established and emerging artists from the local, national and international scene in … Continued
In 2025, Companhia de Espectadores invites the public to embark on a new discovery of the classics, exploring how today’s artists and companies reimagine these texts in light of the concerns and themes of our times. Guided by BALA_Núcleo Dramatúrgico, the meetings will be moments of sharing and reflection, focusing on discovering the different layers … Continued
In 2025, Companhia de Espectadores invites the public to embark on a new discovery of the classics, exploring how today’s artists and companies reimagine these texts in light of the concerns and themes of our times. Guided by BALA_Núcleo Dramatúrgico, the meetings will be moments of sharing and reflection, focusing on discovering the different layers … Continued
Curtinhas is a mini film festival dedicated to young people within the Curtas Vila do Conde festival, an International Film Festival for adults. The selection of films to be screened at Theatro Circo consists of short films competing in the festival between 12 and 20 July, the winners of which are chosen by an attentive … Continued
The Afghan Youth Orchestra (AYO) performs for the first time in the main hall of Theatro Circo for a concert that celebrates the strength of youth and the transformative power of music. Exiled in Braga since 2022, after the Taliban regime took power, the AYO brings together young Afghan musicians who have found a new … Continued
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