Mateus e Mateusa

Mateus e Mateusa, written by José Joaquim de Campos Leão, is a pioneering work in the realms of absurd theater and surrealism. The play depicts the tumultuous relationship of an elderly couple, Mateus and Mateusa, who, after 50 years of marriage, accuse each other of abandonment, leading to ongoing conflict. Their strained dynamic also affects their daughters, Silvestra, Pêdra, and Catarina, who express their feelings through song. This unique narrative highlights themes of love, conflict, and familial bonds.