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Sarah Hassenforder's immersive play 'Fisha' at Avignon OFF 2026 explores cyberbullying

festival-fair · 2026-07-03

At the Avignon OFF 2026 festival, Sarah Hassenforder presents 'Fisha', an immersive theatrical work at La Factory. The piece centers on Alia, a high school student who becomes a victim of 'fisha' (public shaming via leaked images). Through the perspectives of six characters—Lorenzo, Trefi, Cléo, Imane, Mayeul, and Alia—the play examines complicit silences around cyberharassment and the prevalence of masculinist discourse on social media. The immersive setup forces each audience member to make choices, mirroring the characters' need to form opinions with incomplete information. The production is supported by a press release.

Key facts

  • Sarah Hassenforder is the creator of 'Fisha'.
  • 'Fisha' is an immersive spectacle presented at La Factory.
  • The work is part of the Avignon OFF 2026 festival.
  • The protagonist Alia is 'fisha' (publicly shamed) after images of her circulate.
  • The play features characters Lorenzo, Trefi, Cléo, Imane, Mayeul, and Alia.
  • The piece questions complicit silences regarding cyberharrassment.
  • It addresses the omnipresence of masculinist discourse on social networks.
  • The immersive device requires each spectator to make choices during the performance.

Entities

Artists

  • Sarah Hassenforder

Institutions

  • La Factory
  • Avignon OFF
  • Artistikrezo

Locations

  • Avignon
  • France

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