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Montpellier: the Texte en Cours festival gives voice to tomorrow's theatre

Montpellier (Hangar Théâtre, La Vignette, Théâtre Jean Vilar)

  • Event dates 18 November 2026 – 21 November 2026
  • Place Montpellier (Hangar Théâtre, La Vignette, Théâtre Jean Vilar)
  • Theme Festival
  • Area Montpellier
  • Published

From Wednesday 18 to Saturday 21 November, the 14th Texte en Cours festival offers staged readings, by professional actors from the region, of plays still being written, followed by meetings with the authors. At the Hangar Théâtre, the Studio of La Vignette and the Théâtre Jean Vilar; free entry on 19 and 20 November, otherwise pay-what-you-wish from €5.

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