François Gremaud's 'Mon frère' at Avignon Festival Explores Deafness
At the Festival d'Avignon, François Gremaud presents 'Mon frère', a performance that blends personal narrative, humor, and reflection on deafness. The show features Gremaud alongside his brother Christian, who is deaf. Through deeply human storytelling, the piece challenges perceptions of disability and suggests that a different, more inclusive world is possible.
Key facts
- François Gremaud is the author, director, and performer of 'Mon frère'.
- The show features his brother Christian Gremaud.
- Christian Gremaud is deaf.
- The performance took place at the Festival d'Avignon.
- The piece combines life story, humor, and reflection on the handicap of deafness.
- The title translates to 'My Brother'.
- The festival is held in Avignon, France.
- The article was published on July 11, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- François Gremaud
- Christian Gremaud
- Emmanuelle Laborit
- Jennifer Lesage-David
Institutions
- Festival d'Avignon
- Le Monde
- International Visual Theatre (L'IVT)
- RFI
- Chartreuse de Villeneuve les Avignon
Locations
- Avignon
- France
- Paris
- Switzerland
- Villeneuve les Avignon