Ahmed El Attar Performs at Avignon 80th Theatre Festival

Arts24 is heading to the south of France for a special feature from the Avignon Theatre Festival, which marks its 80th edition this year. The festival has selected Korean as its guest language, presenting a curated program of drama, dance and literary works by Korean artists to give international audiences a deeper understanding of contemporary Korean performance culture.

Among the highlighted events, Julien Gosselin’s technologically driven adaptation of “Maldoror” will be staged at the historic Palais des Papes, offering a high‑tech literary exploration of the classic text’s themes of evil. In addition, the festival includes a conversation with Egyptian director Ahmed El Attar, who discusses his recent projects and the broader context of Middle‑Eastern theatre within the festival’s diverse lineup. The Avignon edition thus combines cutting‑edge productions with cross‑cultural dialogue, underscoring its reputation as a premier platform for global theatrical innovation.