The artistic fusion show “Varandas da Memória”, by Companhia Ao Luar Teatro, takes place this Saturday, October 3rd, starting at 18:30 pm, at Aljezur Castle.
Companhia Ao Luar Teatro visits the troubled life of King Poet Al-Mu`Tamid, from the hot nights spent at the Palácio das Varandas, in Silves, to the battles in the Taifas of Al-Andaluz, to the Moroccan exile.
This is a show, inserted in DiVaM, which is inspired by the magic of Arabic poetry, in an encounter with live music, telling the story of the remarkable figure Al-Al-Mu`Tamid “The Poet King”.
The Ao Luar Teatro Company seeks to make known the life and poetry of the most influential figure in the Algarve Al-Andaluz, continuing its work of creation inspired by the intangible cultural heritage of the Algarve region.
This theatrical production is part of the enhancement of the region's heritage and the recovery of the ancient, the historic, what is ours and what makes us different from others, as being the Arab influence.
The text and artistic direction are by Rui Penas, with interpretation by Rui Penas and live music by Pedro Branco. The technician is João Baião, the costumes are by Berta Cardoso, the paintings by Nelson Martins and the rag dolls by Filipa Faísca.
The scenography is in charge of Rui Penas and Luís Santos, this being an Ao Luar Teatro production, with the executive production of Célia Martins.
The project has the support of the Municipality of Aljezur and ADPHA – Association for the Defense of the Archaeological Heritage of Aljezur.
Registration is through: [email protected] or telephone 282 620 140. All DiVaM cultural activities are free, subject to prior registration (mandatory).
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