Portugal | The University of Coimbra hosted the opening of the Mimesis 2026 theatre and performing arts cycle with a new interpretation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, staged by the Companhia Teatro de Braga at the Teatro Académico de Gil Vicente.The production presents the timeless love story through a modern lens, focusing on the intensity of emotion and the passage of time during the six days of the drama. The performance marks the official start of the festival’s seventh edition.Directed by Alexej Schipenko, the play reinterprets Shakespeare’s classic while highlighting new dramatic perspectives. The production was praised as part of a broader cultural initiative that brings together multiple theatre companies and diverse artistic approaches.
Source: University of Coimbra
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