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As the prestigious international theatre festival of Avignon opens this week in the southern French city, we take a look at what to expect after the Covid-cancelled 2020 edition. We also talk to award-winning playwright and director Brett Bailey, whose new play "Samson" is being performed at the festival. He tells us how he tackled the dynamics of post-colonialism through his take on the classic Biblical tale.
Olivia Salazar-Winspear, culture editor
Olivia Salazar-Winspear swaps her Parisian studio for the sunshine of the South of France, with a special edition of Encore! from France’s foremost performing arts event. For its 72nd edition, the Avignon theatre festival has invited playwrights, choreographers and directors from around the world for a program that ranges from Greek tragedy to experimental drama.
In this edition of culture, a special show from the world's biggest theatre festival. Eve Jackson talks us through the highlights of the Avignon festival.
On today's show, Eve Jackson and the France 24 reporters take a trip to the opening of the Avignon festival in southern France. Find out what’s on offer at the world’s largest celebration of theatre.