80th Avignon Festival: Rebecca Chaillon on Grossophobia in Theater
The 80th edition of the Festival d'Avignon, one of the world's largest theater festivals, marks a historic shift: for the first time, the majority of 'IN' program plays are directed by women. This edition emphasizes narrative diversity. French playwright and director Rebecca Chaillon, whose work centers on the body, presents her latest piece 'La parabole du Seum,' which denounces grossophobia (weight-based discrimination) and interrogates other forms of exclusion. The festival runs from July 2026, celebrating its 80th anniversary.
Key facts
- 80th Festival d'Avignon
- Majority of 'IN' program plays directed by women for the first time
- Rebecca Chaillon is a French playwright and director
- Her latest work is 'La parabole du Seum'
- The piece denounces grossophobia
- The festival is one of the world's largest theater festivals
- The edition marks a shift toward diversity of narratives
- The body is central to Chaillon's theatrical work
Entities
Artists
- Rebecca Chaillon
- Sonia Patricelli
Institutions
- Festival d'Avignon
- France24
Locations
- Avignon
- France