Mofa e Befa premieres 'The Art of War' at FIOT Carballo with Xunta's support

The new production, a co-production between the company and the Galician government, draws from Sun Tzu's treatise to create a satire on power.

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The company Mofa e Befa presents this Friday, October 23rd, at the Pazo da Cultura in Carballo its new production, 'A arte da guerra', a co-production supported by the Xunta de Galicia through its creation grants program.

The absolute premiere of the theatrical piece, starring Evaristo Calvo, Víctor Mosqueira, and Josito Porto, will take place at 9:00 PM. The play, based on Sun Tzu's treatise, is a satire on power, deception, and contemporary conflicts, constructed through farce and humor, under the dramaturgy and direction of Carlos Santiago.
The production is supported by the Galician Agency for Cultural Industries (AGADIC), represented at the event by its director, Jacobo Sutil, on behalf of the Ministry of Culture, Language, and Youth. The stage design is by Marcelino de Santiago, Kukas, and the lighting design by Octavio Mas.
Prior to the official premiere, on Thursday, October 22nd, at 11:00 AM, a school performance will be offered. At the end of the premiere, Antonio Porteiro will be presented with the Xograr de Outono 2026 award.
The Festival Internacional Outono de Teatro (FIOT) in Carballo, celebrating its 35th edition, includes a program of 43 shows, eight absolute premieres, and nine premieres in Galicia. The program will continue on Saturday the 24th with the play 'Vendrán los alienígenas y tendrán tus ojos' and on Sunday the 25th with 'Solo quería bailar'.
Based on information from the official source: AGADIC (Axencia Galega das Industrias Culturais) (21/10/2026)