Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
The show „Letters from Rodez“ retrace the dramatic story of Antonin Artaud, a crucial figure in 20th-century theatre. The performance stages the protest letters written by the French director during his stay in the psychiatric hospital of Rodez, a period marked by electroshock sessions and inhumane treatments. Through Artaud's words and thoughts on life and art, the show offers a reflection on mental health. The evening concludes with a wine tasting. The event takes place in Lecce on 20 November at 8 pm.
Original text in Italian
Lo spettacolo "Lettere da Rodez" ripercorre la vicenda drammatica di Antonin Artaud, figura cruciale del teatro del Novecento. La rappresentazione mette in scena le lettere di protesta scritte dal regista francese durante il suo ricovero nell'ospedale psichiatrico di Rodez, in un periodo segnato da sedute di elettroshock e trattamenti disumani. Attraverso le parole e i pensieri di Artaud sulla vita e sull'arte, lo spettacolo offre una riflessione sulla salute mentale. La serata si conclude con una degustazione di vini. L'evento si tiene a Lecce il 20 novembre alle ore 20.
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