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Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists

South Portugal, 2028. Catarina is about to kill her first fascist. It is a rite of passage, steeped in tradition and family lore. A day of celebration, of beauty and…

Performances & Gigs

Event Details

Category

Performances & Gigs

Event Starts

Sep 19, 2026

Event Ends

Sep 26, 2026

Venue

Dorfman Theatre

Location

National Theatre, South Bank, London

South Portugal, 2028. Catarina is about to kill her first fascist. It is a rite of passage, steeped in tradition and family lore. A day of celebration, of beauty and death.

But when Catarina refuses to kill the hostage, her decision drives a wedge between the family. As ghosts of the past arise, unresolved questions emerge – what is the price of democracy? Is there room for violence in the fight for a better world?

For a limited, one-week run, acclaimed Portuguese playwright and director Tiago Rodrigues (Director of Festival d’Avignon) brings his compelling play to the National Theatre for its UK premiere.

This confronting, politically-charged production will be performed in its native Portuguese with English surtitles.

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