“Avignon, une école,” by Fanny de Chaillé, takes audiences on a journey through the iconic moments of the Avignon Festival using a rich tapestry of photo archives, films, reports, and radio broadcasts. Conceived in 2024 with 15 actors from La Manufacture, this production delves into 77 years of theatrical history, stage memories, scandals, and artistic testimonials, all brought to life with exuberant theatricality and infectious enthusiasm.
In French.
Khalid Abdalla, an actor and activist, takes us on a dynamic solo journey inspired by the 2011 Egyptian revolution and the counter-revolution that followed. Through a global mapping of events, he weaves together personal and political narratives, exploring themes such as colonialism, decolonization, friendship, loss, protests, uprisings, and the recent violence in Gaza.
Ages 14 and up.
Jeanne Spaeter introduces a unique concept: a romantic relationship structured by a contract with 14 clauses and a trial period of 365 days. Documented and shared on Instagram with the hashtag #relationamoureusedequalité, the project features Mike, the chosen candidate. On stage, the audience participates by selecting objects, asking questions, voting, and sharing laughs. This performance challenges perceptions of love while providing entertainment.
In French. Ages 16 and up.
Actress and ceramicist Aurélia Lüscher delves into eco-friendly funeral practices by investigating the handling of human remains. With an artistic and playful approach, she challenges contemporary embalming techniques and documents a guide to environmentally respectful funeral economics.
In French. Ages 15 and up.
Under the glow of a streetlamp, two students await an interview with Grisélidis Réal, set as part of their final studies. In a Beckett-inspired setting, they encounter sex workers, challenging their preconceptions. The play “Contre-jour” delves into the validity of discourses between theory and lived experience, commitment, and expression. Created by Mathi and Margot Le Coultre, this debut from Cie « La Poudre à lever » delves into the topic of prostitution, drawing inspiration from Grisélidis Réal.
In French.
Drawing from her experience in the funeral industry, Aurélia Lüscher presents a documentary art installation that questions Western funeral rituals, our relationship with decomposition and nature, and the commercialization of death. This thoughtful and humor-infused approach delves into our connection with life and death.
In French.
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