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Heroas do Mar is a project by As Docinhas that brings together music, performance, and visual arts to rethink punk as an aesthetic, political, and identity-driven force. Rooted in the legacy of Portuguese punk after the Revolution, the work builds bridges to the digital present, exploring new forms of resistance in the face of contemporary alienation. From a queer, non-binary perspective and grounded in the traditions of the Minho region, the project questions identity, memory, and transformation, proposing punk as a living space of reinvention.

The premiere of Heroas do Mar will feature two events in Montemor-o-Novo. From 14h00 to 16h00, a roaming performance will make its way through town. Like a VIP party on a yacht, this caravel from As Docinhas will drag its madness through the streets of Montemor-o-Novo. Amid howls, tacky music, and plenty of joy, if you hear the commotion approaching, run to the window: a tsunami is guaranteed. The final docking will take place at XL Box. After shaking up the streets of Montemor, the caravel will come ashore for an unmissable late afternoon of music, performance and mischief.

13 - 14 November

XL Box view map

[PREMIERE]

November 13
Navigational Performance - 14h00 to 16h00
Final Performance - 18h00 to 20h30

November 14
Navigational Performance - 14h00 to 16h00
Final Performance - 21h30 to 00h00

Age rating 18 years old
Duration 150 minutes

Free entry for the final performance upon reservation via text to [+351] 913 699 891 or to info[a]oespacodotempo.pt.

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Winning project of O Espaço do Tempo's Creation Grants (2025/2026), with the support of Fundação "la Caixa" and the collaboration of Banco BPI.

Credits

Artistic Direction and Creation
Cire Ndiaye, Lee Meneres

Performers
Lee Meneres, Cire Ndiaye, Carolina Varela

Drums
Pedro Tavares

Bass
Gonçalo Marques

Keys
Vicente Cabral

Saxophone
Emanuel Díaz

Set Design
João Pedro Vale, Nuno Alexandre Ferreira

Creative Support
Diogo Bento, Cláudia Jardim

Costumes
XANA MODAS

Styling and Outfit Curator
Kelly Martini

Lighting Design and Operation
Inês Mateus

Sound Operation
Leonardo Bindilatti

Production
Leo Amorim

Co-production
O Espaço do Tempo Creation Grant, with the support of BPI and "la Caixa" Foundation

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As Docinhas is a musical project formed by Cire Ndiaye (voice/violin) and Lee Meneres (voice/guitar). Their sound is an explosive blend of punk, rock, jazz, and electronic music. They released their debut album “XANDO” (2021), followed by the acclaimed “Que Pesadelo!” (2024), named one of the 50 best Portuguese albums by BLITZ. Their live performances are visceral and innovative, described as “hyperpop Roxy Music” and a “Portuguese queer parallel to Fat White Family.” They have performed at Festival Zigurfest, Festival Tremor, Musicbox Lisboa, and Fundação Serralves, among others.

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