A Barraca, Theater company in Bairro Alto, Portugal
A Barraca is a theater company operating in the Bairro Alto district of Lisbon that focuses on political and social themes through dramatic performances. The group maintains a permanent performance space at Teatro Cinearte where it regularly stages productions.
The company was founded in 1975 shortly after the Carnation Revolution when Portugal entered a new phase of independent artistic movements. This establishment marked the beginning of self-directed theater that consciously departed from earlier traditions.
The venue stages works by Portuguese and international playwrights such as Gil Vicente and Bertolt Brecht. These productions allow audiences to encounter different dramatic traditions and storytelling approaches.
The venue sits in the central Bairro Alto district and is accessible by public transportation. Visitors should check performance schedules in advance as showtimes vary throughout the season.
Brazilian playwright Augusto Boal directed several productions here and introduced his experimental techniques of participatory theater. His collaboration left a lasting influence on how the company approaches its work.
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