Élise Chatauret lets audience vote on pizza topping in democratic theatre piece at Avignon
At the 2026 Festival d'Avignon, director Élise Chatauret presents 'Nos assemblées' as part of the Off program at the Théâtre du Train Bleu. The play invites the audience to vote on the choice of pizza topping as a playful, didactic interrogation of democratic systems. Rooted in documentary fieldwork, the show balances entertainment with political reflection without becoming heavy-handed.
Key facts
- Élise Chatauret directs 'Nos assemblées'.
- The play is part of the Off program of the 2026 Festival d'Avignon.
- It is performed at the Théâtre du Train Bleu.
- The audience votes on pizza topping choices.
- The work is based on documentary research.
- The piece questions democratic systems.
- The show is described as ludic and didactic.
- The article was published on July 10, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Élise Chatauret
Institutions
- Festival d'Avignon
- Théâtre du Train Bleu
- RFI
Locations
- Avignon
- France