True Stories (1986), dir. David Byrne
@ Passos Manuel, Porto / 17th September 2026, 21h30 FOR SALE
SYNOPSIS(English)
True Stories is a musical comedy written and directed by David Byrne (Talking Heads), telling the story of the fictional town of Virgil, Texas, as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. The celebrations, a parade and a talent show, attract the strangest (and strangely musical) characters.
Featuring a cast that includes, alongside “narrator” David Byrne, John Goodman and Swoosie Kurtz, True Stories also features musical performances by Byrne and the Talking Heads..
SYNOPSIS(Portuguese)
True Stories é uma comédia musical escrita e realizada por David Byrne (Talking Heads), que conta a história da cidade fictícia de Virgil, no Texas, na celebração do seu 150.º aniversário. As celebrações, uma parada e um concurso de talentos, atraem as mais estranhas (e estranhamente musicais) personagens.
Com um elenco que conta, além do "narrador" David Byrne, com John Goodman e Swoozie Kurtz, True Stories inclui ainda performances musicais de Byrne e dos Talking Heads.
