Teatro do Bolhão was formed in 2002 by a group of eleven professionals under the artistic direction of António Capelo, Glória Cheio, João Paulo Costa, Joana Providência and Pedro Aparício, later joined by António Júlio. The company, based at the Palácio do Bolhão, has a synergetic relationship with the ACE School of Arts, which has been in business for over thirty years, integrating young professionals trained in a constantly renewing team.