Session #3 | Staging Black Insurgency: Representations of Zumbi dos Palmares in Brazilian Theatre

In his presentation, Guilherme Diniz will address the following question: how has Brazilian theatre imagined the figure of Zumbi dos Palmares? The talk examines a range of theatrical representations of Zumbi in modern and contemporary Brazilian theatre, investigating the diverse—and at times competing—ways in which different dramaturgical and scenic projects have imagined, embodied, and reconfigured his presence.

The Permanent Colloquium in Theatre and Performance Studies provides an ongoing forum for the presentation, discussion, and exchange of research in the fields of theatre and performance. Organised through sessions held at flexible intervals throughout the year, it is dedicated to the presentation of works in progress, the exploration of emerging topics, and the dissemination of research findings, fostering critical dialogue among researchers, artists, and students. The colloquium welcomes visiting scholars, national and international guests, and members of the academic community, serving as an open platform for the circulation of knowledge, the sharing of methodologies and diverse theoretical perspectives, the strengthening of scholarly networks, and engagement with contemporary research in theatre and performance studies.

Date: 1 July 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m.

Venue: Room C.135B, School of Arts and Humanities, University of Lisbon (FLUL)

Organised by: Centre for Theatre Studies (CET), FLUL