Published on
22/06/2026 - 15:23 GMT+2
Hundreds of people gathered on Saturday in front of the theatre of Castres, in southern France, despite the scorching heat. They were not waiting in line to watch a play but rather protesting the cancellation of one.
The reason for this demonstration is a controversy opposing the newly-elected mayor of Castres and one of France’s most successful current playwrights.
On 10 June, Alexis Michalik took both the theatre industry and the public by surprise when he announced that a February 2027 performance of his play "Passeport" in Castres had been cancelled.
