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Brazilian theater revives classics with Romeo & Juliet adaptation in Bahia and Dragão do Mar season

Dramaturge Cauan de Oliveira is directing a contemporary adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in Teixeira de Freitas, Bahia. The version replaces the traditional family feud with racial tension, foregrounds maternal figures and incorporates Brazilian popular music, black theatre traditions and dance to connect the classic story with present‑day social issues.

In July, Grupo Teatro Novo is presenting a season at the Centro Dragão do Mar de Arte e Cultura. The program includes the multigenerational play “29. 200”, the children’s reinterpretation “João e Maria – Uma Releitura de Paz”, and a free photographic exhibition “Memórias em Cena – Seis Décadas de Arte” that documents the company’s history since 1965.