A Farsa do Sapateiro

“Gil Vicente debuts his new comedy at the wedding parties of D. Isabel with Carlos V. On days of debuting his new work, he goes into despair because the shoes for the actors that would be made by the royal shoemaker are missing. As he does not appear Gil Vicente decides to go to his house to see what is going on.

 

In Torres Novas, after being called by the king to deliver new shoes to use in the courts, he stayed at home trying to finish the shoes ordered by Gil Vicente, but he was always being interrupted by the tax collector, afraid that the money would not arrive. for the queen's dowry, she always asked for more money. ”

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Credits

Original Text: Sofia Vinagre, José Gil, and Natacha Costa Pereira Puppet Construction: Natacha Costa Pereira

Puppeteers: José Gil, Natacha Costa Pereira, and Sofia Vinagre Puppeteers' Costumes: Maria Luisa Valbom Gil and Sofia Vinagre Scenic Structures: José Gil

Research: Sofia Vinagre and Natacha Costa Pereira

Production: S.A.Marionetas - Teatro & Bonecos

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Technical Rider

Technique: Rod Puppets

Duration: 30 min.

Height: 3m

Depth: 5m

Width: 5m

Setup: 2h00

Teardown: 1h00

Support space: 1 dressing room

Age rating: 4 years and older

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Street performance (adaptable to indoor spaces)