Discover the Creative Journey of Raimundo Cosme: Upcoming Performance and Artistic Insights

Raimundo Cosme and the Upcoming Performance

As the artistic director of Plataforma285, alongside Cecília Henriques, Raimundo Cosme is deeply engaged in the new collective performance set to debut on January 29 at Teatro do Bairro Alto. The show, titled Crice Crice Baby, runs until February 1 and is described as a concert-performance that challenges the notion of resilience, stating: "It is not an ode to resilience. It is not a romanticization of resistance. It is not a call to perseverance. But it is also not a last stronghold."

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Creative Process and Recommendations

As they approach the stage, these days are filled with rehearsals and idea experimentation, as Raimundo emphasizes that no two performances are ever the same. "We enjoy working with what we do not dominate. If the way of making performances ever becomes solid, I will retire. I am privileged to be in a place driven by curiosity and love," he shares.

In this creative process and due to his ongoing PhD, he has delved into two suggested books for this week, alongside other recommendations for both those who enjoy going out and those who prefer staying in.

Upcoming Shows

• fio^ by Inês Campos
  • Dates: January 9-11
  • Location: Teatro do Bairro Alto
  • Raimundo admits he has never seen an Inês Campos performance but is intrigued by this one, which blends dance, music, visual theater, poetry, and storytelling.

• Agressive Girls
  • Date: January 10, 22h
  • Location: Galeria Zé dos Bois
  • Crice Crice Baby will feature the band Agressive Girls, known for their punk electronic, queer, and feminist themes.

• Endless Sun: Capital Blindness by Hugo de Almeida Pinho
  • Until: February 16
  • Location: Carpintarias de São Lázaro
  • This exhibition explores solar politics and its implications across various spheres, and Raimundo encourages everyone not to miss it.

Streaming Recommendations

• A Vida, Segundo Philomena Cunk (Netflix)
  • A comedic documentary series created by Diane Morgan that humorously tackles topics she knows little about.
• Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (HBO Max)
  • A documentary about the life and death of Amy Carlson, exploring the fascinating nature of cult followings.
• Reality Shows – Ritos de Passagem da Sociedade do Espectáculo by Eduardo Cintra Torres
  • A critical examination of the impact of television and reality shows on our collective imagination.
• The Virtues Of Underwear – Modesty, Flamboyance And Filth by Nina Edwards
  • This book inspired Raimundo's thoughts on the representation of underwear in the arts and its significance in performance.