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Vis-à-vis Normandie Festival

Caen — Calvados (14) • Since 2026
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Vis-à-vis Normandie Festival
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2026
Vis-à-vis Normandie Festival

About Vis-à-vis Normandie Festival

The Vis-à-vis festival showcases creative projects developed by artistic teams within correctional facilities to the general public. Originally launched in Paris at the Théâtre Paris-Villette, its first Normandy edition is hosted by the Comédie de Caen, the national drama center of Normandy, in partnership with the Théâtre Paris-Villette. The event is supported by the Ministries of Justice and Culture, the Interregional Directorate of Prison Services for the Grand Ouest, the Normandy Region, and the Fondation Meyer.

Dates 09 Dec — 11 Dec 2026
Location Caen (14)
Prices From 5.00€
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Vis-à-vis Normandie Festival — edition 2026

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From December 9th to 11th, 2026, La Comédie de Caen will host the inaugural edition of Vis-à-vis Normandie at the Théâtre des Cordes. The festival showcases creative projects developed by artistic teams within correctional facilities, in partnership with the Théâtre Paris-Villette. A free public talk with Redwane Rajel and Valérie Dassonville kicks off the event on December 3rd, while the Théâtre d'Hérouville will present "A l'ombre du réverbère" from December 2nd to 4th.

Programme Vis-à-vis Normandie Festival 2026

Thursday, December 3rd, 2026

  • 12:30 PM — Lunchtime Comedy! A conversation with Redwane Rajel and Valérie Dassonville, hosted by radio journalist and producer Sébastien Thème · Théâtre des Cordes · 1 hour, free admission, light refreshments available at Café de la Comédie

From Wednesday, December 9th to Friday, December 11th, 2026

  • 7:00 PM — Vis-à-vis Festival, evenings of December 9th, 10th, and 11th · Théâtre des Cordes, 32 rue des Cordes

Festival Additions

  • December 2nd to 4th — "A l'ombre du réverbère" by Redwane Rajel, directed by Enzo Verdet: the journey from prison to the stage · Théâtre d'Hérouville, 1 square du Théâtre, Hérouville-Saint-Clair

La Comédie de Caen has not yet released the specific details of the works presented each evening (titles, teams, or the correctional facilities involved), nor the performance times at Hérouville. This program will be updated as soon as information becomes available.

Prices Vis-à-vis Normandie Festival 2026

Base price: 5 € (maximum price not yet announced).

Where does it take place — Vis-à-vis Normandie Festival

Théâtre des Cordes
32 rue des Cordes, 14000 Caen, 14000 Caen

Vis-à-vis Normandie Festival in brief

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