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António Vieira wrote a text, an allegory, that explores relations between cultures, defends human dignity, and denounces corruption and the abuse of power in a timeless discourse that remains strikingly relevant today.

By bringing together the original text and contemporary writings, while preserving Vieira’s allegorical approach and satirical tone, this production revisits themes from the 17th century that continue to resonate across the political, economic, and social spheres of modern society: corruption and the abuse of power. These are issues of enduring relevance and increasing urgency.

With due respect to Father António Vieira, we shall therefore speak to the fish, since the heretics will not listen.

Artistic, Technical and Production Credits

Text: Alexandre Honrado, based on the work of Father António Vieira

Dramaturgy and Direction: Luís Vicente

Cast: André Canário, Luís Vicente and Tânia Silva

Set Design: José Manuel Castanheira

Costume Design and Characterisation: Sara Vicente

Puppet Design and Construction: José Gil, Sofia Vinagre and Natacha Pereira (S.A. Marionetas)

Multimedia: João Franck

Video Performance: Raquel Taveira

Lighting Design and Operation: Octávio Oliveira

Sound Design and Operation: Diogo Aleixo

Voice-over Performers: Cármen Bentes, Mahomed Naheez, Maria Augusta Casaca, Pedro Monteiro, Raquel Taveira and Sebastião Bentes

Photography: Daniel Pina

Collaboration: Luís Serra Coelho

Promotion: Rita Merlin

Communications: Sofia Rodrigues

Executive Producer: Raquel Taveira