Social justice and British voices take centre stage at 77th Avignon theatre festival

Meanwhile, the festival's opening night put social justice centre stage, with an adaptation of the 1973 documentary "Welfare" and a roving dance performance choreographed by French hip-hop pioneer Bintou Dembélé.

In addition to the official 44 shows, there are nearly 1,500 taking place in the fringe "Off" festival. FRANCE 24's Natacha Milleret followed one young troupe as they made their debut at Avignon.

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