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Theater comes alive during Le Festival d’Avignon, a major event founded by Jean Vilar in 1947 that takes place each June. A popular cultural event for artists and audiences alike, the festival had its debut with William Shakespeare’s Richard II performed at the outdoor theater Cour D’Honneur du Palais Des Pappas, a location that has endured as the festival’s main venue today. Over the years, the festival has evolved from being an exclusive French showcase for theatrical productions to one that has expanded to include works from Europe and elsewhere in the world including Asia, Africa, and South America. Along with theater, dance, cinema, and musical theater are now part of the enriching programming that takes place across different venues across Avignon including La Fabrica and Opera Confluence.
Le Festival d’Avignon, Various Venues, Avignon, France, Phone: +04-90-14-14-14
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