Far-right French mayor causes outrage after barring staging of play about migrant
A far-right mayor in Castres, France, has cancelled a performance of the play 'Passeport', which depicts the struggles of a migrant. The playwright, Alexis Michalik, argues this is an act of cultural censorship and a warning of potential future policies under the National Rally party.
Why it matters
The incident reflects broader debates regarding creative freedom and the influence of far-right political movements on cultural institutions in Europe.
Anglo-French playwright Alexis Michalik says: ‘Creative freedom and the independence of cultural programming are neither rightwing nor leftwing. They are one of the cornerstones of our democratic way of life.’ Photograph: Lisa Lesourd Anglo-French playwright Alexis Michalik says: ‘Creative freedom and the independence of cultural programming are neither rightwing nor leftwing. They are one of the cornerstones of our democratic way of life.’ Photograph: Lisa Lesourd France Far-right French mayor causes outrage after barring staging of play about migrant Playwright says decision is warning of what may happen if National Rally runs country amid accusations of cultural censorship
The framing emphasizes 'cultural censorship' and highlights the playwright's concerns about the National Rally party.
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