São Paulo is a city full of options for those with children or young ones in the family. From amusement parks to interactive exhibits, there’s no shortage of things to do.
So, check out the children’s plays in São Paulo to take the kids to the theater and have a blast!
Pluft, the Little Ghost
The story follows the entertaining adventures of Pluft, a little ghost with a big secret: he’s terrified of people! But everything changes when young Maribel is hidden in his attic by the evil pirate Perna-de-Pau, who is searching for a lost treasure.
To help his new friend escape, Pluft will need to face his greatest fears with plenty of courage and good humor.
Noises
Free for children 12 and under
Drawing on the stories and dreamlike worlds of children ages 4 to 12 in São Paulo, the show by the 28 Patas Furiosas theater group transforms urban noises, fears, and fantastical figures into an immersive theatrical experience.
The story follows the journey of a young girl named Rosa who, as she copes with the loss of her grandmother, encounters a mysterious girl in the world of dreams. Amid unique creatures— such as a talking jaguar and a head without a body—the audience is invited to explore memories , affection, and a child’s imagination in a poetic and sensitive way .
MY GRANDMA USED TO SAY
The story follows the daily life of Dona Irene, a vibrant grandmother who faces ageism in the job market, and her granddaughter Gabriela, who deals with ADHD, anxiety, and a toxic relationship.
As they share the same routine of parties and dating apps, the duo finds themselves in hilarious situations that highlight love, self-esteem, and female solidarity.
🚫 Recommended for ages 12 and up
The Girl Who Flooded the World
Directed by Kiko Marques and featuring an original script by Andressa Secchin and Laura Sciulli, this musical for children and teens follows the journey of Biê, a 9-year-old girl who feels everything very intensely and expresses her discoveries through tears.
As she tries to understand her emotions and asks to empty her “little bag of tears, ” she embarks on a heartfelt adventure with a live soundtrack, addressing emotional literacy, acceptance, grief, and family relationships with humor and sensitivity.
♿ Theater accessible to wheelchair users and people with limited mobility. All performances include sign language interpretation and audio description.
WHAT IF IT WERE A BOMB?
Conceived by Luiza Moreira Salles, this play for children and young adults recounts the fascinating story of Anésia Pinheiro Machado, the first woman to fly solo in Brazil, and Thereza de Marzo, a pioneer of Brazilian aviation.
Set in the 1920s, the story follows the courage of the female aviators who defied the social conventions of their time to conquer the skies and advocate for the peaceful use of airplanes amid a backdrop of wars and revolutions.
João, Joãozinho, Joãozito
Inspired by Claudio Fragata’s book, this original musical—directed and adapted by Márcio Araújo —invites children and adults alike on an enchanting journey through the childhood of João Guimarães Rosa.
The production traces the early discoveries of the boy who would become one of the country’s greatest writers, revealing his fascination with books, animals, nature, and the stories he experienced in his hometown through songs, puppets, and masks.
♿ Accessible venue with Brazilian Sign Language interpretation and audio description
Harlequin, Servant of Two Masters
Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the renowned Parlapatões theater group, Carlo Goldoni’s classic comedy is presented in a production directed and adapted by Hugo Possolo. The story follows the clever and hungry Harlequin, who, in an attempt to get a meal, goes to great lengths to serve two masters at the same time without one knowing about the other.
Amid misunderstandings, identity swaps, and chaos in Venice, the production uses the art of clowning and elements of Brazilian popular culture to address, with great humor and lyricism, social contradictions and the instinct for survival.
