The Mozambican Girassol Theatre Group participates in Brazil's FESTLUSO – Festival of Lusophony Theatre from 25th to 31st August. They bring the play ‘O Quarto’, exploring homosexuality themes within African culture through a heterosexual couple's perspective. This production has been adapted into a film titled ‘Heterodoxo – O Quarto’. Girassol takes part in FESTLUSO for the third time.
Girassol Theatre Group
FESTLUSO
O Quarto play
Brazilian festival participation
Grupo de Teatro Girassol actors
Horácio Mazuze
Célia Matsinhe
Joaquim Matavel
Teresina
São Paulo (Brazil)
FESTLUSO - Festival de Teatro da Lusofonia
This news highlights cultural exchange through theatre performances addressing sensitive social issues like homosexuality within an African context. The Girassol Theatre Group's active involvement in international festivals like FESTLUSO promotes dialogue and understanding across borders. To further encourage such artistic endeavors and foster more inclusive narratives, increased funding and support for diverse theatre troupes should be prioritized.
