A Rubra Flor da Fajã

Micro theatre performance by the Cães do Mar Theatre Company
Maria Machado was born in Vila da Calheta in 1890. She was one of the founders of the Portuguese Peace League, a primary school teacher, pedagogue and active opponent of the Salazar regime. She stood out for her commitment to the cultural promotion of the less privileged.
Text and staging: Peter Cann
Performance: Andreia Melo
Costume design: Ana Brum