Jangada teatro was founded in 1999, with the objective of raising the cultural level of the geographic region where it is inserted, being based in the Municipal Auditorium of Lousada, where it has its work space, artistic and administrative.
In addition to his method, he began in 2002 the formative and performative research of animated forms. The fusion of the actor's work with puppets, masks and live music has been proving to be one of the great assets of the Jangada project.
Another of the events is the organization of the Folia - Lousada and Foliazinho Arts Festival (the latter dedicated to the younger audience), which have become more prominent in traditional theater festivals, from the first edition, a multidisciplinary program.
At an international level, it has been present in Spain, France, Lithuania, Brazil, Mexico, China, Greece and the United States of America.
Supported by the Municipality of Lousada – Facilities
CASES - association of cooperatives - material support
More recently, support from the Ministry of Culture.
Greater recognition at national level
Difficulties:
financial support
Challenges:
Fill the rooms in all the shows
Present shows in the National Theatre houses
Auditório Municipal de Lousada - Silvares
4620 Lousada
Co-funded by The Erasmus+ programme of the European Union
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
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