At the Shelter of Distance

Based on several personal testimonies, Ao Abrigo Da Distância is a mosaic of the African diaspora, in the form of small scenic portraits. It focuses on their communities and their complex family relationships, often lived at a distance, under the spectre of separation or even abandonment. It follows people from various points on the African map, who converge on Portugal, before dispersing again to Northern Europe.

Written and directed by: Rui Catalão
Performers: Dennis Correia, Inês Corino, Luís Mucauro, Natacha Campos, Rui Catalão
Dramaturgy: Rui Catalão, based on interviews by Madiu Furtado
Rehearsal and costume assistant: Joãozinho da Costa
Lights: João Chicó
Co-production: Município da Moita/Centro de Experimentação Artística and Festival Todos
Creative support: Self-Mistake and GDA Foundation
Institutional Partner: Portuguese Republic - Ministry of Culture