Brazilian Stage on Record – Brazilian Theatre Documentary Showcase @ Shanghai / Beijing

Brazilian Stage on Record – Brazilian Theatre Documentary Showcase @ Shanghai / Beijing

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  • Co-presented Brazilian Stage on Record, a screening showcase of four acclaimed Brazilian theatre productions, marking their Asian premieres as part of the China-Brazil Year of Culture.
  • Coordinated with the curator, Brazilian theatre companies and international cultural partners, including the Guimarães Rosa Institute and the Consulate General of Brazil, to facilitate the presentation of the showcase.
  • Oversaw project coordination and communications, including programme development, production information, publicity materials, promotional copywriting and audience engagement.
  • Supported the delivery of the screenings, ensuring effective coordination between the presenting partners and the host venue.

31/10/2026 – 1/11/2026 – Shanghai, YOUNG Theatre
7/11/2026 – Beijing, Lao She Theatre

 

Brazilian Stage on Record is a showcase of four significant productions from Brazil, presented in Asia for the first time through filmed theatre performances. Part of the 2026 China-Brazil Year of Culture, the programme offers audiences an opportunity to explore the diversity, creativity and social relevance of contemporary Brazilian theatre.

Spanning themes of memory, identity, freedom, social inequality and resistance, the four productions bring distinct perspectives on Brazilian society and the human experience to the screen.

Through striking physical performances, powerful storytelling, music and innovative theatrical language, Brazilian Stage on Record brings the energy and pulse of Brazilian theatre to Asian audiences, creating a platform for international cultural exchange and dialogue.

 

Curated by: Jopa Moraes
Co-presented by: Performance Infinity
Special support: Guimarães Rosa Institute (IGR), Consulate General of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Shanghai

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