Pedro Penim was for many years the presenter of the children's program "Disney Club" and, in parallel, invested in the creation of the independent theater company Teatro Praga. This duality between a career in television and independent theater marked the beginning of his professional trajectory.
Since 2022, Pedro Penim has been the director of the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, in Lisbon. The theater was closed for a period of renovation works and reopened to the public on the 18th, marking a new chapter in his institutional leadership.
Pedro Penim is the father of two children, born through surrogacy. His private life ended up being reflected in the theatrical work he develops, with this personal experience influencing his artistic creation.
In the interview cited in the article, Penim mentions that ten years ago Portuguese society was at a more promising moment, suggesting a critical reflection on the social and cultural evolution of the country in recent decades.
