Céline Bédat, the Jura culture activist turning Porrentruy into an open-air theater this weekend

Céline Bédat, a passionate advocate for culture in Switzerland's Jura region, is set to transform Porrentruy into an open-air theater this weekend. Bédat is the driving force behind "Sorties de loges," a street theater festival she has been nurturing for four years.

This year's festival, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, will see Bédat actively involved in every curtain-raiser. She is working alongside her sister, Servane, who serves as the president of the Society of Friends of the Porrentruy Theater (SAT).

Together, Céline and Servane, supported by a dedicated team of volunteers, will host both performers and the audience on the town's squares. The event aims to bring vibrant artistic expression to the heart of Porrentruy, a town cherished by writer Alexandre Voisard.

The festival's spirit echoes the 1981 France Gall hit "Résiste," which encourages perseverance and self-discovery against a world perceived as selfish. Bédat embodies this spirit, championing the arts and fostering a sense of community through cultural events.