The play 'Alices' premieres on November 13 at Sesc Pinheiros in São Paulo, blending fantasy and reality to denounce femicide in Brazil. With dramaturgy by Jarbas Capusso Filho and direction by Joana Dória, it follows two women named Alice sharing experiences of gender violence. Alarming 2025 data underscore the issue's urgency.
Data from the Monitor de Feminicídios no Brasil show that over 900 women were killed in the first half of 2025, with another 2,000 nearly victims of gender violence. Against these figures, theater serves as a space for denunciation and mourning with 'Alices', premiering on November 13 in the auditorium of Sesc Pinheiros, at Rua Paes Leme, 195, in Pinheiros, west region of São Paulo.
The play, with dramaturgy by Jarbas Capusso Filho and direction by Joana Dória, tells the story of two Alices – played by Nicole Cordery and Fábia Mirassos – who meet in a fantastic limbo. They uncover deep ties in gender violence, blending fictional elements with real data. Performances run from November 13 to December 13, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m., with tickets starting at R$ 50 and a 14+ age rating.
This is not Joana Dória's first take on the theme; she directed 'Garotas Mortas', based on non-fiction. 'Alices' stands out for its invented dramaturgy in a fantastical setting. "What I seek to investigate with different approaches, from the same theme, is the possibility of establishing relations with diverse audiences in each experience," the director explains. "I will be happy to abandon themes like this as soon as gender violence becomes an archaeologist's topic".
The play denounces femicide in Brazilian society and honors the memory of victims. "We need to create works like this because we find it unbearable to stay silent or do nothing," Joana states. "In a society that taught women to be silent and submit to male violence, our play demonstrates the opposite. We need to speak and support each other, without any judgment".
Sesc Pinheiros provides architectural accessibility, including barrier-free circulation, suitable restrooms, and space for wheelchair users with companions. There is also a Libras interpreter for the audio content.