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Theater Director Julie Deliquet Questions Future of Stages at Avignon Festival 2026

From Libération · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Julie Deliquet, the new director of Paris's Colline theater, will present "Oiseau" at the Avignon Festival 2026.
  • The work is the first chapter of Nobel laureate Han Kang's "Impossibles Adieux."
  • Deliquet expressed concern about the future of theaters, questioning if they will become "wild zones."

Julie Deliquet, the newly appointed director of Paris's renowned Colline theater, is set to present "Oiseau" at the 2026 Avignon Festival. This piece is the initial chapter of "Impossibles Adieux," a work by Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang.

Deliquet shared her thoughts on the evolving landscape of theater, posing a critical question: "Will theaters become somewhat wild zones?" This query reflects her concerns about the future direction and potential preservation of theatrical spaces amidst changing cultural and societal dynamics.

Will theaters become somewhat wild zones?

— Julie DeliquetThe new director of Paris's Colline theater shared her concerns about the future of theatrical spaces.

She emphasized that a primary challenge in the coming years is the imperative to "maintain our democracy." This statement suggests a broader view of theater's role, linking its vitality and accessibility to the health of democratic society. Deliquet's programming and vision for the Colline theater appear poised to engage with these significant questions.

maintain our democracy

— Julie DeliquetThe director highlighted this as the main challenge for the coming years.
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Originally published by Libération in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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