Castres Town Council Cancels ‘Passport’ Play-Director Calls It a Striking Blow to Artistic Freedom
The municipal government of Castres has removed the play Passeport, written by Alexis Michalik, from its upcoming cultural season following a shift in political leadership. The cancellation, confirmed by Mayor Florian Azéma to Ici Occitanie, highlights a growing tension between local administrative autonomy and the independence of artistic programming in France. While the municipality claims … Read more