Shrek — O Musical: a story of friendship and being yourself

Shrek — O Musical begins its run at Cidade das Artes on 19 May 2027. Tiago Abravanel plays Shrek, with Evelyn Castro as Donkey. The production brings the story familiar from DreamWorks animation to musical theatre, combining songs, humour, costumes and scenery.

What can audiences expect?

Shrek’s life in the swamp changes, and he sets off on a journey with Donkey. Their adventure challenges familiar fairy-tale rules: appearance determines neither courage nor the ability to love, and friendship grows as the characters learn to accept one another.

Gustavo Barchilon directs the Brazilian production, based on the Broadway musical with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. Familiar characters take shape through live performance, offering a family theatre evening. The announced cast may change.

Run and tickets

The musical plays in the Grande Sala from 19 May to 13 June 2027, Wednesday to Sunday. There are multiple performances at weekends, so choose your exact day and time through the official seller linked by the venue. The announced running time is about three hours, with an interval, which is worth considering when bringing children. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Check the seating plan for partial-view designations. A seat close to the stage does not necessarily offer a view of the whole production.

Travelling to the musical

Give Hola Taxi Cidade das Artes, Shrek, your performance date and time, hotel address and passenger count. Include children’s ages when discussing travel. An arrival at GIG or SDU and a return after the theatre can be discussed separately from the hotel-to-show journey.