Sinopse do evento
Written in 1999 for the National Ballet Company, this little-known children's narrative by Agustina Bessa-Luís revisits the original and well-known tale by Charles Perrault in the light of modern times and the author's biting humor. A presentation now narrated and staged by Beatriz Brás, accompanied by original music by Martim Sousa Tavares, with interpretation by the pocket orchestra of Orquestra Sem Fronteiras and animation projection and original illustrations by Francisco Lourenço.
Integrated in the official program of the Centenary of Agustina Bessa-Luís (2022/2023), a commission from Lu.Ca - Teatro Luís de Camões.
It premiered at Lu.Ca - Teatro Luís de Camões in January 2023 and is in national circulation, with a replacement scheduled in Lisbon for May 2023. Available in the rest of the country between 2023 and 2024.