Superhumanity by Miguel Pereira, 2026
This show brings together three structures: a theatre company (ASTA), a dance company (BCN), directed by Miguel Pereira, associate artist of O Rumo do Fumo. We start from Nietzsche's concept of ‘Übermensch’ (Superman/Superwoman) to think about, investigate and question the limits and interpretations of our human condition, of what we are, of what constitutes us, beyond gender, ethnicity or other differentiating factors, at a time of accelerated transformation and transcendence of our existence.
The creative process will take place in artistic residencies between Covilhã and Santa Maria da Feira in 2026, with the premiere scheduled for 29 April 2026 at the Cine-teatro António Lamoso, in Santa Maria da Feira.
Credits
Creation and Direction
Miguel Pereira
Assistant Director
Susana Otero
Performers
Carmo Teixeira, Susana Otero and non-professional artists
Support for philosophical interpretation
André Barata
Lighting Design
Pedro Abreu
Musical Composition
Henrique Vilão
Costumes
Jordann Santos
Executive Production
Liliana Claro (BCN), Rui Pires (ASTA), João Albano (O Rumo do Fumo)
Co-creation
ASTA – Teatro e Outras Artes, BCN – Ballet Contemporâneo do Norte, O Rumo do Fumo
Co-production
Cineteatro António Lamoso / Camâra Municipal de Santa Maria da Feira
Support
Camâra Municipal da Covilhã
O Rumo do Fumo, ASTA and BCN are structures funded by República Portuguesa - Cultura | Direcção-Geral das Artes
