now, and at the hour of our death, amen

Maria Machado

A piece about death, God and Catholic guilt

19 Nov 2024 - 20 Nov 2024

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

19 Nov 2024
9.00pm,
Full: £12
Conc: £10
20 Nov 2024
9.00pm,
Full: £12
Conc: £10

Maria’s very Catholic grandmother is dying. She prays for Maria to find a boyfriend every night. But Maria is gay, and she wants Granny to know, so that she doesn’t send a man looking for her from beyond the grave. But Granny is extremely homophobic and believes all gay people will burn in hell. Everyone in the family is against this. “Just let the old lady die in peace.” Is Maria selfish for wanting to tell Granny? Or a liar for keeping the truth? During a night spent at the hospital, Maria needs to make a decision.


This autobiographical, comedic and absurdist piece is a reflection on growing up as a queer person in an extremely religious household and country - Brazil - and how we carry that Catholic guilt throughout our lives.

Age recommendation: 14+
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £12
Languages: English, Portuguese
Countries: Brazil
Access: Wheelchair accessible
Content warnings: Swearing, religious topics & sexual description

Cast & Creatives

Written, Directed & Performed by: Maria Machado


Artistic Collaborators: Bethany MchHugh, Maria Amélia Farah & Rachel Karafistan

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