Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists

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South Portugal, 2028. Catarina is about to kill her first fascist. It is a rite of passage, steeped in tradition and family lore. A day of celebration, of beauty and death.

But when Catarina refuses to kill the hostage, her decision drives a wedge between the family. As ghosts of the past arise, unresolved questions emerge – what is the price of democracy? Is there room for violence in the fight for a better world?

For a limited, one-week run, acclaimed Portuguese playwright and director Tiago Rodrigues (Director of Festival d’Avignon) brings his compelling play to the National Theatre for its UK premiere.

This confronting,?politically-charged?production will be performed in its native Portuguese with English surtitles.