Theatre and dance for Christmas, in Porto
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Filipa Brito / João Queirós
Inspired by the festive season and the holiday spirit, the most thrilling performances are brought to life at Aliados, every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
This Christmas in Porto is as amazing as it can be: entertainment all over town, concerts, family activities, the natural ice rinks and the glamorous feel of authenticity that Xmas markets convey.
We can say that, besides these exciting activities, all we want for Xmas is theatre and dance at Aliados. Join us!
THEATRE > PROGRAMME
> "Dom Azevinho" ["Don Holly", free translation| Production: Marionetas da Feira
15/12 | 6.30pm
In the kingdom of Arcipreste, the 25th December falls on the birthday date of Princess Natalina. Her father, the King, then proclaimed that Christmas should be celebrated on this very day, throughout the entire kingdom, and ordered that a giant tree was erected to be universally seen.
But, one day, nasty Farófias decided it was time to end Christmas and to remove the tree from the castle. This ill news reached the ears of Don Azevinho, the local hero. Will he be able to set Christmas on track and return the tree?
> "Guarda-Nuvem, os espíritos da neve" ["Puff-keeper, the spirits of the snow", free translation] | Production: Seistopeia
22/12 | 5pm
In a faraway place, where cold never ends, lives the snow girl, Sneguroshka, Santa's granddaughter. Her mission is to sprinkle the Xmas spirit in all places of Earth.
But the child is made of ice and she evaporates through heat. The Omi, two creatures of fairyland, holding their puff-keeper, accompany and protect Sneguroshka, so that she can take Christmas to all children in the whole wide world.
DANCE > PROGRAMME
> "PALLCO" | Production: Performing Arts Scholl & Conservatory
15/12 | 5pm
Presentation of contemporary choreographies and a classic repertoire, by 14 students of PALLCO, Music and Dance Conservatory of Porto. The audience will have the opportunity to appreciate excerpts of some of the most beautiful ballets dances, such as "Sleeping Beauty", and also the school own productions.