On 18 November at 18h00, NOVA FCSH will host the presentation of “Encontros-Antígona”, an initiative by Colectivo SUL – Associação Cultural e Artística, as part of the Santander Artistic Residencies Programme. The session marks the conclusion of a two-semester process dedicated to research and artistic creation centred on Sophocles’ Antigone. Throughout this process, different translations and interpretations of the tragedy were explored — including the translation by Professor João Constâncio, an integrated member of IFILNOVA and a participant in the project — as well as its dialogues with fields such as Literature, Music, Painting and Photography. The work undertaken also included exercises in reading aloud, acting and stage adaptation of selected excerpts.

The presentation proposes a dialogue between Greek tragedy and contemporary issues, including those relating to the polis, fraternity, love and power, concluding with a reflection and discussion with the audience.

The project brings together participants with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including members of the academic community, professional and non-professional actors and actresses, as well as people with no previous acting experience. This diversity provides an opportunity for the sharing of knowledge and experiences and for the development of artistic expression, creativity and critical thinking. The initiative also seeks to bring the university closer to society by promoting culture and knowledge, while fostering interest in Greek tragedy and the work of translation.

“Encontros-Antígona” will take place in a hybrid format: in person, in Room B305 of Tower B, at the Avenida de Berna campus, and online via Zoom.

Registration is free and must be completed here by 11 October.

Colectivo SUL

Colectivo SUL – Associação Cultural e Artística is made up of actors and actresses, directors and filmmakers. Active primarily in theatre since 2001, the collective’s work includes Leôncio e Lena, by Georg Büchner, presented at Teatro da Cornucópia in 2008; Menina Else, by Arthur Schnitzler, at the same theatre in 2009; A Boda, by Bertolt Brecht, at CCB in 2019; and S.O.S. Aquela Noite, based on texts by Almada Negreiros, presented at Teatro do Bairro in 2024.

Any enquiries about the event can be sent to cultura@fcsh.unl.pt.