Paroles Partagées

9th Edition — Social and Ecological Transition at the Heart of Speech

The 9th edition of the Paroles Partagées festival unfolded from March 18 to April 18, 2025, in Échirolles and neighboring towns, with a rich program centered around the social and ecological transition. True to its civic mission, the festival amplified the voices of professional and amateur artists addressing the challenges of our time.

Les Duos en Or — Participatory Performance on Living Together

On Friday, March 21, at 8 PM at the Théâtre de La Ponatière, the performance "Les Duos en Or" opened the festivities with a participatory creation on the theme of cohabitation, bringing together seniors and four professional actors in a show blending humor and emotion about the challenges of living together.

Embarquement immédiat — An Intergenerational Collective Adventure

Presented on Sunday, March 23, at the Théâtre de La Ponatière, and then on Saturday, March 29, at the Espace culturel Navarre in Champ-sur-Drac, "Embarquement immédiat" took the audience on a flight to San José, Costa Rica, performed by 37 amateur actors aged 12 to 77. This collective creation embodies the intergenerational and participatory spirit of the festival.

Writing Workshops — Speech Accessible to All

On Monday, March 31, the Salle de l'Azuré hosted a writing workshop open to teenagers and adults, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Based on games and writing prompts, these workshops allow everyone to express themselves, regardless of their educational or social background, in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Une Femme, une voix parmi d'autres — Engaged Theater

From April 5 to 7, the Espace Victor Schoelcher in Seyssins hosted the play "Une Femme, une voix parmi d'autres", powerfully addressing the theme of sexual violence. Several performances allowed the audience to confront this essential subject through the lens of theater.

Échirolles aux oreilles — Sound Creation Residency

From April 7 to 17, artist Pinson Hardi conducted a residency to collect soundscapes and photographs in the streets of Échirolles. The final presentation, on April 17 at the Salle Pablo-Picasso, offered the audience an immersive and poetic experience, allowing them to hear the city in a new way.

Highlights of the 2025 Program

• Les Duos en Or: participatory performance on living together with seniors and professional actors (March 21, Théâtre de La Ponatière)
• Embarquement immédiat: collective creation with 37 amateur actors aged 12 to 77 (March 23 and 29)
• Writing Workshops: sessions open to all, teenagers and adults (March 31, Salle de l'Azuré)
• Une Femme, une voix parmi d'autres: play on sexual violence (April 5-7, Espace Victor Schoelcher, Seyssins)
• Échirolles aux oreilles: sound creation residency by Pinson Hardi (April 7-17, presentation at Salle Pablo-Picasso)

Key Moments of the 2025 Edition

• 9th edition of the festival under the theme of social and ecological transition
• 37 amateur actors aged 12 to 77 on stage in "Embarquement immédiat"
• Artistic residency by Pinson Hardi: sound and photographic collection in Échirolles
• Engaged performance on violence against women in Seyssins
• Traveling program in several towns in the southern Grenoble metropolitan area