It’s the 1930s in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state, and a bank is about to be simultaneously robbed by four unlikely would-be thieves: a soccer-fan eating werewolf, a bandit who wants his reputation back, a nun in search of an occult text, and Jesus Christ himself.
Brazilian artist and playwright Fred Azeredo debuts MBC Productions Pindorama—an absurdist play that parodies class divisions while taking a closer look at how national identities are made… and unmade.
Pindorama is the only 2024 Fringe show featuring Latin American theatre, bringing to the stage the unique and underrepresented storytelling tradition of the Brazilian Northeast. The play features an original samba-style score by emerging composer Ben Renert, as well as a cast of mainly racialized actors that reflect the real-life ethnic diversity of the region. Even Jesus—played by queer Persian actor Mazdak Darvishi—turns the Eurocentric saviour trope on its head.
Who ultimately wins the final soccer match between Jesus and the devil to decide the fate of Brazil’s national sport? You’ll have to catch Pindorama yourself to find out!
Pindorama is playing at La Chapelle Theatre from June 8 to 15. Tickets can be purchases here.
