prelude of medusa
SINOPSE
A love that heals and poisons — two women collide between passion, memory, and the ruins of forgiveness.
“Prelude of Medusa” — a gripping stage production exploring love, betrayal, and revenge through the intertwined lives of two women.
This 45-minute prelude offers a glimpse into a larger story set to premiere in 2026, blending poetic dialogue, emotional depth, and striking visual storytelling.
Expect an evening of raw performances, minimalist scenography, and intense atmosphere, where every gesture reveals the fragile line between devotion and destruction.
Don’t miss this exclusive independent production — a reflection on intimacy, power, and the timeless complexity of the human heart.
Nina Mendes Multitalented actress, director, and filmmaker, celebrated for her outstanding contributions to theatre and cinema. Born with an innate passion for performance, she graduated in Acting and Directing from the prestigious Universidade Dirceu de Mattos in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1986. Her artistic journey began on stage, where her powerful performance in Jean Genet’s The Balcony earned her the Best Actress Award at the Dulcina Theatre Festival. Nina went on to appear in numerous television productions in Brazil before expanding her career internationally. In Barcelona, she spent a decade as Artistic Director at Animatur Theatre Company, leading innovative stage productions that helped shape the city’s cultural scene. Later, in Ireland, she directed the groundbreaking play Os Segredos da Minha Alma by D.M. Liason and Nelson Rodrigues’s The Serpent, both acclaimed for their bold artistic vision. Her cinematic achievements are equally remarkable. As an actress, she starred in feature films such as Empire of Dirty (Bolt Production), Surrender Your Horns, and The Clothing, and several award-winning short films including Scripted, Rats, and Encounters. Her performances and directorial works have earned her multiple Best Actress and Best Director awards in both film and theatre — including honour from ShowCase Ireland Actors Guide and Fishpond Monologues. Nina is also the founder and CEO of Studios NMP in Dublin, a production house and training platform that bridges film and theatre. Under her leadership, Studios NMP has produced 17 short films, officially selected in over 1,162 film festivals worldwide, earning international recognition for creativity and storytelling excellence. Her collaborations with Seda College and the Brazilian Embassy in Ireland continue to strengthen cultural ties between nations through art. Nina Mendes’s career — spanning Brazil, Spain, and Ireland — is a testament to her resilience, artistry, and the transformative power of performance. Her legacy continues to inspire and empower new generations of artists across the globe.
Aisling Goodwin is an Irish Actor and trained at the prestigious Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. As well as her onstage theatre work Aisling has appeared in numerous Film and Television productions. She is best known for her portrayal as Athena in Jack Stall Dead & Leanne Dowdall in the hit TV Show Harry Wild. Aisling has attained belts in multiple disciplines of Martial Arts including Mixed Martial Arts & Classical Japanese Martial Arts. She also holds a high level of Stunt Choreography and Stage Combat training. Proficient in over 35 accents she is also a highly sought after Accent Coach and has coached students from all over the world.
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Executive Producer Gia Dalforne and joy Ribeiro
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