This week on arts24, Eve Jackson is within the studio whereas our reporter Olivia Salazar-Winspear is on the bottom at one of many world’s most iconic theatre gatherings – the Avignon Competition in southern France. Now in its 79th yr, the occasion is popping heads with a daring and well timed deal with Arabic-language works, shining a lightweight on one among France’s most spoken – but nonetheless underrepresented – languages on stage. Competition director Tiago Rodrigues continues his mission to open up theatre to new audiences with a extra inclusive and worldwide strategy. This yr’s programme options highly effective performances from Morocco to Palestine, and even a Sheherazade-inspired opening present on the majestic Palais des Papes.
Avignon Competition 2025: Arabic voices take the stage as theatre confronts Pelicot case
