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Philippe Caubère cancels performances after Achilles tendon rupture

other · 2026-04-24

Philippe Caubère ruptured his Achilles tendon during a performance of 'La Danse du Diable' just days before the release of artpress issue 402. All planned performances are canceled except for 'Memento Occitan' by André Benedetto, which he performs seated, accompanied by guitarist Jérémy Campagne at Théâtre des Carmes. As consolation, artpress readers are offered images from 'Marsiho' based on André Suarès's text, directed by Caubère. The excerpt 'La Cayole' from 'Marsiho' is featured.

Key facts

  • Philippe Caubère ruptured his Achilles tendon during 'La Danse du Diable'.
  • Injury occurred days before artpress issue 402 release.
  • All planned performances canceled except 'Memento Occitan'.
  • 'Memento Occitan' is by André Benedetto.
  • Caubère performs 'Memento Occitan' seated.
  • Jérémy Campagne accompanies on guitar.
  • Performance at Théâtre des Carmes.
  • Images from 'Marsiho' offered to artpress readers.

Entities

Artists

  • Philippe Caubère
  • André Benedetto
  • Jérémy Campagne
  • André Suarès

Institutions

  • artpress
  • Théâtre des Carmes

Locations

  • Avignon
  • France

Sources