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Ana Madureira & Vahan Kerovpyan

Quero um Piano

January

2027

Thu
21
—
Sat
23

Sinopse

This is the story of Arménia, who is not Armenian, has never been to Armenia, and spends her days sitting at the piano. In this story, there is also an Armenian man, whose name is not Arménio, who recounts the story of the seeds of a pomegranate from the Ottoman Empire. There is also a hairdresser, the great-grandson of a horseman who used to cut off heads, who cuts both hair and conversations. Will they all fit inside? Or will a tongue be left hanging out? Eastern microtones, Western semitones and half-words spoken in hushed tones invite us to tend to the nuances within ourselves and to learn to see and hear those of others. A play inspired by Vahan’s family history and the coincidences that bring distant realities closer together. —  Ana Madureira & Vahan Kerovpyan

This performance involves interaction with the audience.

meeting

trip

otherness

language

roots

Two people peer out from opposite sides of a large wooden piece of furniture on stage. On top of the furniture is an old photograph with red details.

© Carlos Fernandes

Info sobre horário e bilhetes

Thu

21.01

10:30

14:30

Fri

22.01

10:30

14:30

Sat

23.01

16:00

RivoliSmall Auditorium

Aditional info

  • Price 
    2.50€

  • Duration 
    45min
  • Age rating 
    6+

  • Addtional information
    Spoken in Portuguese and Armenian, without subtitles in Portuguese

Acessibilidades do espetáculo

Accessible to wheelchair users
Accessible to wheelchair users
Text
No subtitling in Portuguese

Author's bio text

Ana Madureira and Vahan Kerovpyan work in the fields of theatre, music, visual arts and education. They create performances, workshops and publications for children, families and adults. With a refined visual and artistic language, simple and intuitive symbolism, and original texts and music that weave a dramaturgical and narrative tapestry rich in subtle layers, they seek to capture an essence that approximates the simplicity and complexity of a child’s language. Adopting a poetic and thought-provoking approach, and with a desire to encourage independent thought and action in young people and those who accompany them, they have explored essential themes of life, such as marginalisation, friendship, courage, the capacity for change and dreams. In their artistic practice, they focus on live music, interaction with the audience, humour, poetry, recycling and serious issues. 


Ficha Técnica

  • Concept, text, music and performance
    Ana Madureira e Vahan Kerovpyan
     

    Lighting
    Mariana Figueroa 

    Set design
    Emanuel Santos
     

    Assistance for costumes 
    Inês Mariana Moitas 

  • Production 
    Dona Arménia 

    Financial management
    Rita Maia | menosmuitomais crl 

    Co-production
    Teatro Viriato, Teatro da Cerca de São Bernardo 

    Creative assistance
    Amarelo Silvestre, Teatro Aveirense, DesnorteArte, Boca de Cão, Casa do Forno, Sekoia - Artes Performativas, Fundação GDA 

    Acknowledgements
    Our families, our neighbours, Eduardo Pinto, Letícia Caldas, Hugo Lima, Jaime Mears, Muni Joana Domingos, Hugo Ribeiro, Jorri, Filipe Furtado (Blue House), João Costa 

    Photographs
    Eduardo Pinto, Carlos Fernandes 

    In memory of Iskuhi, Stepan Boghossian and Nener Helen 


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