The first oral female contraceptive, Enovid, created and distributed in the United States from 1960 onwards, revolutionised the concept of sexuality. The pill is considered one of the most important scientific contributions of the 20th century and is commonly associated with women’s liberation from the yoke of forced motherhood. Six decades after its invention, does this technological development represent liberation for women today?
“iMmaculate” reflects on the ways in which the pill is perceived, the ways in which it is used and the social transformations it has brought about. In current society, when we discuss issues such as these related to sexuality, we venture into a field that is still unclear and full of doubts, myths and inhibitions. Our intention with this show is to create a space open to questioning and reflection.
Regarded by some people as the mother of the sexual revolution, the pill has been disputed as to its paternity? Why this need to find a father?
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Teatro Académico de Gil Vicente | Coimbra
October, 25th to 27th, 2023 | 9:30pm
Age rating | 12+
Running time | approx. 120m
School sessions:
October, 25th and 26th, 2023 | 3:00pm
RESTAGE:
Coimbra | Convento São Francisco
November 10th, 2023
[included in the Internacional Conference “Theatre about Science“]
In the year that marks the 100th anniversary of Carl Djerassi’s birth, Marionet pays tribute to the scientist and playwright often referred to as the “father of the pill”.
The invention and large-scale commercialisation of the contraceptive pill contributed to a profound social transformation.
In this project, starting from the historical process of the development of the pill as well as the impact and resistance that its use provoked (and still provokes), we will take a broader look at the issue of contraception and its social impact.
Discussion and Ideas Carolina Andrade, Francisca Moreira, Guilherme Pompeu, Inês Dias, Laetitia Morais, Marcelo dos Reis, Mário Montenegro, Pedro Andrade, Pedro Lamas, Sílvia Santos, Sofia Hora Marques, Vicente Paredes
Playwright Mário Montenegro
Direction Mário Montenegro
Cast Inês Dias, Pedro Lamas, Sílvia Santos, Sofia Hora Marques
Technical Direction and Lighting Design Guilherme Pompeu
Music Marcelo dos Reis
Set Design and Image Pedro Andrade
Wardrobe Carolina Andrade
Video Laetitia Morais
Hair Design Carlos Gago – Ilídio Design Cabeleireiros
Production Direction Francisca Moreira
Executive Production Carolina Andrade, Vicente Paredes
Communication Carolina Andrade, Ricardo Jerónimo
Promotional Video Tiago Cerveira
Photography Francisca Moreira
Video Registry João Cunha
Co-production Marionet | Teatro Académico de Gil Vicente
With the support of
Associação Existências
República Portuguesa — Cultura / Direção-Geral das Artes
Convento São Francisco / Câmara Municipal de Coimbra
MAFIA — Federação Cultural de Coimbra
Ilídio Design Cabeleireiros
Rádio Universidade de Coimbra
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