“The Morning After” opens in São Paulo

Hit comedy “A Manhã Seguinte” with Carol Castro and Bruno Fagundes runs at Teatro VillaLobos, São Paulo, from January 9 to March 1.

After success in more than 10 countries, the comedy “A Manhã Seguinte”, by acclaimed British playwright Peter Quilter, arrives in Brazil in a new production and now lands in São Paulo. Following a praised debut in Rio de Janeiro and sold-out performances in Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, João Pessoa and Brasília, the show opens a season at Teatro VillaLobos, inside Shopping Villa Lobos, from January 9 to March 1, 2026, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 6 pm.

The Brazilian staging of “A Manhã Seguinte” is a light, smart comedy filled with twists about unexpected encounters, unconventional families and the difficulty of dealing with feelings when nobody says what they truly feel. The cast features Carol Castro, Bruno Fagundes, Gustavo Mendes and Angela Rebello, under the direction of Thereza Falcão and Bel Kutner.

Unexpected encounters and a chaotic family

The story of “A Manhã Seguinte” presents an irresistible quartet: a shy young man, a determined woman, a blunt, outspoken mother and a brother with razor-sharp humor and no limits. Together, they turn any morning into a full-blown spectacle, in a comedy about affection, missteps and the beauty of improvising in life.

Directing “A Manhã Seguinte” means exploring, with humor and delicacy, the discomfort of the unexpected. The play is about real encounters – and especially about everything that remains unsaid.

In the plot, Kátia (Carol Castro) and Tomás (Bruno Fagundes) meet by chance and, the morning after, wake up in the same room, surrounded by doubts and awkwardness. The situation is already complicated, but things escalate when Kátia’s mother (Angela Rebello) suddenly appears, armed with strong opinions and absolutely no filter.

To make “A Manhã Seguinte” even more unpredictable, Márcio (Gustavo Mendes), Kátia’s brother, shows up with his over-the-top personality, always ready to steal the scene and push everything further out of control. The play suggests that life often begins only on the morning after, when people must face consequences, truths and long-hidden feelings.

The most beautiful aspect of this comedy is that it makes us laugh at what we really are: vulnerable, contradictory and human. It is a theatre of affection, lightness and truth.

International acclaim for “A Manhã Seguinte”

Before its Brazilian production, “A Manhã Seguinte” had successful runs in several countries, receiving warm reviews from international critics, particularly in the United Kingdom and Poland.

“A radiant production, greeted with a standing ovation and enthusiastic applause from the audience.” (Everything Theatre, UK)

“An engaging comedy that guarantees plenty of laughs.” (British Theatre Guide)

“Pure fun, exploring human insecurities with great humor… Very funny and tremendously entertaining.” (Teatralna, Warsaw)

“This farcical comedy has been a huge hit… A surprisingly delicate love story… A wonderfully funny play.” (Theatre Weekly, UK)

“Top-level entertainment… Always amusing and often downright hilarious.” (Reviews Hub, UK)

“An extremely entertaining farce that keeps the audience laughing from start to finish.” (Teatr Dlwas, Warsaw)

Sponsorship and national tour

The project for “A Manhã Seguinte” includes a national tour that will travel across different regions of Brazil, expanding access to the comedy. The production is presented by the Ministry of Culture and CAIXA Residencial, through Brazil’s Federal Cultural Incentive Law, known as Lei Rouanet.

Projects like “A Manhã Seguinte”, which tour several states in Brazil, are essential to strengthen access to culture and promote artistic diversity throughout the country.

At CAIXA Residencial, we believe that life transformation starts at home – in affection, coexistence and everyday stories. Supporting a play like A Manhã Seguinte is especially meaningful for us, since our purpose is to make protection and preventive care accessible to Brazilian homes and their communities. The show takes place in an intimate, familiar space, where bonds are revealed with humor, emotion and surprise, just like in real life.

About CAIXA Residencial

CAIXA Residencial, which presents and sponsors “A Manhã Seguinte”, is a joint venture between CAIXA Seguridade and Tokio Marine Seguradora. Since January 2021, the company has handled the offer, sale and post-sale operations of housing and home insurance, with products sold at CAIXA branches.

The company understands home as a place of safety, dignity and well-being, and believes that protected homes foster social development and citizenship. As one of the leaders in its market segment, it offers several products with assistance and coverage for residential properties, including protection linked to mortgage loans, with exclusive benefits for Minha Casa Minha Vida, SBPE, FGTS and Crédito Real Fácil credit lines.

Special discount for CAIXA Residencial clients

CAIXA Residencial clients and employees are entitled to a 50% discount on up to two tickets in any section of the theatre, not cumulative with other offers.

To activate the discount, choose the date and select the “Caixa Residencial” option when buying online, then enter the code sent by e-mail or call the Customer Service Center at 0800 722 492 6.

Service – “A Manhã Seguinte” in São Paulo

Season: January 9 to March 1, 2026

Performances: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 6 pm

Venue: Teatro VillaLobos – Shopping Villa Lobos – Av. Dra. Ruth Cardoso, 4777 – Jardim Universidade Pinheiros, São Paulo – SP

Age rating: 12 years

Running time: 80 minutes

Genre: comedy

Tickets: from R$ 21 to R$ 150

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