Teatro da Vertigem, Performance art theater in São Paulo, Brazil
Teatro da Vertigem is a performance group that stages productions not in conventional theaters but in abandoned buildings, streets, churches, and industrial structures across São Paulo. The productions combine acting, visual art, and music to create immersive experiences in these unconventional venues.
The group was founded in 1992 and gained recognition through a Biblical trilogy that began with a production of O Paraíso Perdido performed in Santa Ifigênia Church. This project demonstrated how public and religious spaces could be repurposed as stages for performance.
The group works closely with local communities who participate in performances or gather as audiences in unexpected locations across the city. This approach turns everyday urban spaces into places where people encounter stories about their own society.
Since performances take place at different locations throughout São Paulo, check the official website before visiting to find current venues and directions. It helps to arrive early so you can explore the space before the show begins.
During the 2020 pandemic, the group organized Marcha à ré, a reversed funeral procession with around 120 cars along Paulista Avenue. This unusual action showed how theater could create new forms of public expression even in the midst of the city and during a crisis.
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