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Review of '116 Grams: A Play to Lose Weight' Highlights Body Policing Satire

13 Ağustos 2026The Guardian

116 Grams: A Play to Lose Weight is a provocative and autobiographical performance by Letícia Rodrigues, exploring themes of body image and societal pressures. The show features a character named Gorda, who aims to lose weight during each performance, reflecting Rodrigues's own struggles with body acceptance.
Through a mix of humor, absurdity, and raw emotion, the play critiques the culture of body policing and the trauma associated with it.
In an era where body positivity is increasingly discussed, 116 Grams challenges the notion of body acceptance by highlighting the internalized shame many individuals face. The performance is part of the São Paulo Showcase and resonates with other fringe productions that explore extreme themes, yet distinguishes itse…
The play serves as a stark reminder of the societal expectations placed on women's bodies, using satire to expose the absurdity of such pressures. Rodrigues's performance is not just a personal narrative but a broader commentary on the unrealistic standards that dominate our culture.

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