Municipal Theatre
Screening of German films "The Marriage of Maria Braun" and "The captain" on March 20 at Rivoli
The small auditorium of Rivoli screens German film shows on March 20, featuring "The Marriage of Maria Braun (German: Die Ehe der Maria Braun) directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder at 6.30 pm, and "The Captain" (German: Der Hauptmann) directed by Robert Schwentke, at 10 pm.
Renato Berta delivers a master class at Rivoli on March 14, at 10 am
Renato Berta delivers a master class at Rivoli on March 14, starting at 10 am, in the context of the cycle to recap the life work of this Swiss cinematographer and director, a pioneer in the art of cinema photography. This cycle on Renato Berta's works runs from March 14 to 16 and it is jointly organised by Universidade Lusófona do Porto and Porto Municipal Theatre. Entrance is free.
"The Great Tamer" by Dimitris Papaioannou at Rivoli on 9 March at 9.30 pm
"The Great Tamer" by Dimitris Papaioannou is presented at Rivoli on 9 March at 9.30 pm and it repeats on 10 March at 7 pm.
Frost by Sharunas Bartas premieres at Campo Alegre on 1 March
Frost by Sharunas Bartas premieres at Campo Alegre Theatre, on 1 March at 6.30 pm, repeating at 10 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays, there is an extra screening at 3.30 pm. The film was selected as the Lithuanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, in 2018.
"Que ainda alguém nos invente" premieres at Campo Alegre, on 2 March
"Que ainda alguém nos invente" [May someone invent us still] is a joint cooperation between the Municipal Theatre and the Teatro Griot, which will premiere at Campo Alegre auditorium, on 2 March, starting at 9.30 pm. The performance is repeated on Sunday, 3 March, at 7 pm.
The cycle "Quintas de leitura" features poetry session by Golgona Anghel at Campo Alegre, on 22 February
The auditorium at Campo Alegre Municipal Theatre hosts a poetry session in the context of the cultural programme "Quintas de leitura". Golgona Anghel, a Romanian poet and writer based in Portugal, is considered one of the most challenging and critical talents of her generation, and will delight poetry lovers on 22 february at Campo Alegre.
La Mélancolie des Dragons by Philippe Quesne
The Rivoli Grand Auditorium features "La Mélancolie des Dragons », by Philippe Quesne, on 16 February, starting at 9.30 pm. The Director, Quesne stages a diptych show, "La Mélancolie des Dragons". In a magical snowy setting the dragons and their dog will find Snow White, and build a minimalist and multifunctional amusement park.
BEUYS by Andres Veiel premieres on 8 February at Campo Alegre Municipal Theatre
The German film by Andres Veiel is an archive-based film that offers insights on the life and art of Joseph Beuys. The film premieres on 8 February at Campo Alegre Theatre.
Circolando premieres dance show "Raio X" at Municipal Theatre Campo Alegre, on February
"Circolando" by André Braga and Cláudia Figueiredo debuts the dance show "Raio X" on 1st February, at Campo Alegre Municipal Theatre, starting at 9.30 pm. Artistic Directors André Braga and Cláudia Figueiredo launch the challenge: inquiring on the ethereal and weightlessness of things, where "lights echoe", "interstitial whites", and the "resonance of what's visible".
Scott Kelly at the Rivoli's understage on 27 January, at 11 pm
Scott Kelly will be on stage at the Rivoli, on 27 January, at 11 pm. The singer will present tunes from his new project alongside music from his musical projects "The Wake" or "The Forgiven Ghost In Me".