William Shakespeare's "Richard III" weaves a rich, intricate and complex web of political themes and intrigue.
Performance location and dates: São José dos Campos on February 2, 3 and 4, 2007; Campo Grande on February 9, 10 and 11, 2007; Guarulhos on February 24 and 25, 2007 and Vitória on March 10 and 11, 2007.
Luigi Pirandello's comedy "Man, Beast and Virtue" addresses existential issues such as deceit and hypocrisy. The author uses farce to attack the bourgeois customs and prejudices of his time. The play uses laughter to criticize society's false morals.
Performance location and dates: Pindamonhangaba on October 5 and 6, 2007 and Campo Grande on October 19 and 20, 2007. Opened in São Paulo on November 9, 2007, and closed on December 16, 2007.
"Finally, Us" a romantic comedy starring Bruno Mazzeo and Fernanda Rodrigues, is about a couple's first Valentine's Day together since they began living together under the same roof. However, an unexpected situation forces them to spend this very important night locked up together in the bathroom.
Performance locations and dates: Vitória on May 12 and 13, 2007; Caraguatatuba on June 16 and 17, 2007 and Cruzeiro on June 30 and July 1, 2007.
Parlapatões Festival of plays from the group's repertory
Using circus techniques and improvisation, the Parlapatões theater group is considered by critics and the public as one of the most important Brazilian comedy troupes.
EDP in Brazil's sponsorship made it possible for the Parlapatões Festival to travel to various Brazilian towns.
Performance location and dates: Vitória from June 27 to July 1, 2007; Campo Grande from July 5 to 9, 2007; Mogi das Cruzes on August 11 and 12, 2007 and in Taubaté on September 8 and 9, 2007.
"Stay with Me Tonight" is about a couple coping with various conflicts in their marriage and their attempts at solving these issues. Laura (Marisa Orth) faces all kinds of difficulties, especially now that her husband Edu (Murilo Benício) is dead.
Performance location and dates: Opened in São Paulo on June 29, 2007 and closed on September 16, 2007. Other towns: Campo Grande on April 14 and 15, 2007; Vitória on April 27, 28 and 29, 2007 and Caraguatatuba on September 29, 2007 (2 performances).
"For a Life a Little Less Ordinary" tells the story of three young friends who loose control of their lives due to their cocaine habit. The lack of opportunities rules out any promise of a brighter future. Starring Eduardo Moscovis, Liliana Castro and Joelson Medeiros.
Performance location and dates: São Paulo from November 2 to December 23, 2007, São José dos Campos on August 18 and 19, 2007 and a Vitória on August 24, 25 and 26, 2007.