The Museum of Lisbon – Roman Theatre is hosting the temporary exhibition Esa Minoría Inmensa [A vast minority], produced by the Consortium of the Monumental City of Mérida and the Mérida International Classical Theatre Festival, which focuses on forgotten performers from our past: the common people of the Roman Empire. 

Behind the marbles, the conquests and the official accounts, a different and essential reality existed: the common people. Peasants, artisans, soldiers, traders, the enslaved and the liberated, women, gladiators, prostitutes, actors and foreigners composed the silent majority of the Roman population.

A minority in the legends, they were in fact huge in number and importance.

The exhibition Esa Minoría Inmensa [A vast minority] aims to give them back their voice and leading role.

Dates: 20 November 2025 – 01 February 2026
Venue: Roman Theatre
Price: 3 €

Grants access to the museum
This exhibition is displayed in portuguese and spanish