Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag A new English version of a Brazilian play premiered in the UK, exploring sisterhood and identity at a mother’s funeral.

flag The UK premiere of The Inheritance, a new English adaptation of Brazilian playwright Miguel Falabella’s A Partilha, took place at Wallingford’s Corn Exchange. flag Directed and translated by Len Pannett, a Brazilian-English actor and interpreter, the play explores the reunion of four sisters at their mother’s funeral, reflecting on their differing life paths. flag Pannett, making his directorial debut, aimed to share Brazil’s theatrical heritage with non-Portuguese speakers, emphasizing universal themes of family and identity. flag The production, performed nightly last week, was praised for its emotional depth, intimacy, and authenticity, with audiences describing it as relatable and moving. flag The original 1990 play has been translated into multiple languages and performed internationally, marking this premiere as a significant cultural exchange.

3 Articles