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The cultural world in struggle in Montluçon (Allier) for the reopening of art venues

The occupation movement began with the Théâtre de l’Odéon in Paris in early March. Since then, it has grown and spread throughout France. And the national dramatic center of Montluçon was no exception.

Slogans and banners adorn the walls of the Théâtre des Ilets. The atmosphere is revolving, under the sign of the inexorable springtime of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda.

Two hundred people in Montluçon (Allier) to demand the reopening of places of art and culture

The Essentiel.le.s 03 collective at the helm

Since Thursday March 11, a general assembly open to all has been held there every day at 2 p.m. The topic of the moment is the local variation of the national demonstration, which will take place on Saturday March 20, at 11 am, from the place Jean-Dormoy. It is organized by the newly formed artist collective, “Essentiel.le.s 03”.Photo Florian Salesse

This is defined as a “disparate and motivated gathering of human beings, participating in the general protest movement following the political choices linked to the health crisis”. A Facebook page and an Instagram account make it possible to relay the fight to as many people as possible.

Start the deconfinement of culture

The goal: to put pressure on the government to initiate the deconfinement of culture. Musician Karine Dumont can’t take it anymore:

It’s been a year since we played in front of an audience. And an entertainment worker without an audience is nothing

This intermittent performer, member of the company Les Antliaclastes de Hérisson, is due to perform at the beginning of May in Yzeure, among other fixed dates. She hopes not to relive the disappointment of January. “We were happy to go and play in Greece. It was canceled. “

“We have no perspective”

Not having a schedule adds worry to an already complicated situation. “We have no prospect,” laments Pierric Beillonnet, projectionist at the Palace of Montluçon, currently on partial unemployment.Photo Florian Salesse

Will the public respond present at a time when the streaming platforms of series and films fill the hours of millions of French people? The projectionist hopes so. But he is convinced of one thing: theaters, museums and other cinemas “will open last.” While these places are vital. We need it. You can’t just go to work and come home at 6 p.m. “

“Why supermarkets and churches, and not us?” “

Not knowing is a source of “misunderstanding.” Why supermarkets and churches, and not us? »Asks Karine Dumont. “We are all in big depressions. You can try to imagine a future, but we feel that there is no way out. It’s not just a question of morals. The stakes are financial, too.Photo Florian Salesse

Extension and generalization of the white year

Last May, the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron announced a blank year for intermittents. Their unemployment rights have been extended until August 31, in the absence of events allowing them to work their hours. “But we don’t even know if there will be any festivals this summer. So we are asking for the extension of this white year and its generalization to all precarious employees, those in bars, restaurants… ”Photo Florian Salesse

La Comédie de Clermont-Ferrand joins the list of occupied theaters in France

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