Inspired by Borges, the play by Pequena Companhia de Teatro turns a story of guilt and truth into a narrative labyrinth at CCBB São Paulo.
What defines the truth of a story? That question drives “Ensaio sobre a memória,” opening from March 26 to April 6 at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil São Paulo. Loosely based on The Other Death by Jorge Luis Borges, the play follows a man haunted by guilt after allegedly betraying his comrades under a military dictatorship.
Written and directed by Marcelo Flecha, the staging unfolds as an investigation led by a writer and his assistant, who reconstruct conflicting versions of the same event — revealing how imagination, politics, and personal interest shape the narratives we accept as truth.
Layers of guilt and time
Actors Cláudio Marconcine, Dênia Correia, Lauande Aires, and Katia Lopes shift roles and perspectives throughout the show, creating a fluid and fragmented theatrical experience. The piece continues the company’s long-term research on actor-driven dramaturgy and nonlinear storytelling.
Part of the Maranhense Occupation: 20 Years of Pequena Companhia de Teatro, the program also features other plays, a photo exhibition, and the workshop Lighting Craftsmanship: Developing Technology from Obsolescence, led by Flecha.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RO9N9uHKWPGjQUoAgRzKxSRpZl0KQKow?usp=drive_linkEvent Info
- Play: Ensaio sobre a memória, by Pequena Companhia de Teatro
- Dates: March 26 – April 6, 2026
- Venue: Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil São Paulo – Rua Álvares Penteado, 112
- Admission: Free tickets at CCBB box office or bb.com.br/cultura
- Age rating: 14+ | Duration: 60 minutes
Photo: Ayrton Valle
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