Large internal investigation after accusations of "sexual drifts" at the Théâtre du Soleil

Heard last week by the National Assembly's commission on violence in the artistic sectors, actress Agathe Pujol had declared that she had been the victim of an attempted rape at the Théâtre du Soleil at the end of 2010 by an actor from the troupe, while...

This internal investigation takes place a few days after the testimony of an actress member of the Théâtre du Soleil before the National Assembly Commission on violence in the artistic sectors.

"Violence anchors in you and gnaws you": like Nina Meurisse, actresses have profoundly marked the commission of inquiry of the National Assembly, which gives its report Wednesday, 9 April, telling about the violence suffered during their career.

Following the statements of actress Agathe Pujol before the National Assembly, Ariane Mnouchkin's famous theatre troupe wants to facilitate the investigation and find people who might have witnessed facts at the time.

Photo Michèle Laurent The Théâtre du Soleil, founded by Ariane Mnouchkine, launched an extensive internal investigation to shed light on the statements made by an actress who reported on "sexual drifts" in the troupe and said she was ready to collaborate with the judiciary, in a statement published on Friday. "The Théâtre du Soleil is currently conducting an internal investigation to detect possible negligence, errors, faults, offences or crimes…