GOMPA’s Frankenstein: two stories about the right to be different

The GOMPA collective approaches Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein through two productions at CCBB Rio. One tells children a story of friendship and accepting differences. The other combines theatre and dance for an adult audience, exploring a woman’s refusal to meet her creator’s expectations. The programme continues until 15 November 2026.

Family story Frankinh@

In Frankinh@ — Uma Estória em Pedacinhos, a lonely young Victor creates himself a companion. His creature has desires of its own and turns out quite differently from what he imagined. The result is a story about imagination, friendship and accepting someone else’s independence.

The production lasts 50 minutes and is classified as suitable for all ages. The programme lists Saturday performances at 15:00 and Sunday performances at 11:00 and 16:00. There are no performances on 31 October, 1 November or 7 November.

Frankenstein for an adult audience

The second production uses dance, theatre, visual imagery and original music. Here, the creature is a woman who cannot and will not conform to the demands of her male creator. The production runs for 50 minutes and is rated 16.

Performances are announced for Wednesday to Saturday and Mondays at 19:00, and Sundays at 18:00. There are no performances from 28 October to 1 November or on 7 November. These exceptions apply to this production; the family show has its own schedule.

Tickets and travel

Both productions take place in Teatro I at CCBB Rio, Rua Primeiro de Março, 66. Choose the production and specific performance on the venue website. Programme workshops have separate bookings and do not replace a show ticket.

In your Hola Taxi enquiry, include CCBB Rio, your chosen production and start time, hotel address and passenger count. If children are travelling, give their ages when discussing the journey. Arrange the return separately around your plans after the performance.