Hewa Rwanda: Dorcy Rugamba Brings Tutsi Genocide Testimony to Lisbon Stage

What happened

Time Out Lisboa reports that Dorcy Rugamba is bringing his show Hewa Rwanda to Lisbon. The production is described as a first-hand account of the Tutsi genocide, performed on stage and accompanied by music from Majnun.

The Lisbon listing was published by Time Out Lisboa on 14 September 2026, with the performance itself dated 13 September 2026 in the outlet's structured data.

Why it matters for international residents

Lisbon's cultural calendar regularly features international productions that address major historical events, and this one centres on testimony from the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. For international residents — including those from African diaspora communities, students of history and conflict studies, and anyone following how traumatic histories are represented on stage — the show offers a chance to engage with a subject that is often covered through documentary and journalism rather than live performance.

The presence of a music component by Majnun means the piece combines spoken testimony with a live or recorded score, a format that may interest residents who follow cross-disciplinary and documentary theatre.

What to do next

• Consult the original Time Out Lisboa listing for the confirmed venue, performance dates and times, and ticketing details, as these were not included in the source summary.
• If the subject matter is relevant to your work, studies or community group, consider checking whether the production is accompanied by talks, subtitling or language information.
• Given the sensitive nature of the material, check the listing for any audience guidance before booking.

This briefing is for general information only and is not legal, tax, medical, or immigration advice.

Sources

• Time Out Lisboa: "Hewa Rwanda, Letre Aux Absents" — https://www.timeout.pt/lisboa/pt/teatro/hewa-rwanda-letre-aux-absents (published 14 September 2026)