UAB Theatre Hall to present "Ode Marítima", a theatrical proposal in Portuguese based on Fernando Pessoa

The UAB Theatre Hall will host a staged reading of Ode Marítima, created and performed by actor and director Manuel Wiborg, based on the celebrated poem by Álvaro de Campos—a heteronym of Fernando Pessoa. The performance will be complemented by visual projections inspired by the works of British painter William Turner, along with a soundscape created by musician and sound designer André Pires.

The proposal seeks to expand the experience of reading and listening to the poem by combining word, image, and sound. This dialogue between artistic languages allows for the recreation of the physical and emotional landscapes evoked by Pessoa and a deeper exploration of the poet's inner transformations, while fostering new readings and interpretations of the text. 

Considered one of the great works of Portuguese Modernism, Ode Marítima describes the imaginary journey of a poet who, while observing a ship arriving at the port, embarks on a voyage through time, memory, desire, and existential reflection. The poem thus becomes an intense exploration of the boundaries between reality and imagination, as well as a meditation on identity, nostalgia, and the meaning of existence.

Produced by Teatro do Interior, this theatrical production has been part of an international dissemination project of Portuguese culture developed since 2016, with the support of various cultural and educational institutions.