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Festival d’Avignon Deputy Director Resigns Following Past Allegations

Pierre Gendronneau will leave his role on June 13, 2025, citing personal reasons and the lingering effects of accusations from a previous position, despite being cleared of misconduct during his Avignon tenure.

Pierre Gendronneau, directeur délégué du Festival d'Avignon, à Avignon 1er août 2023.
La scène du Palais des Papes, au festival d’Avignon.
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Overview

  • Pierre Gendronneau, appointed deputy director of the Festival d’Avignon in February 2023, announced his resignation effective June 13, 2025.
  • The resignation follows accusations of sexual and sexist violence tied to a prior role at the Festival d’Automne in Paris, though no wrongdoing was found during his time at Avignon.
  • An internal investigation conducted by cabinet Egaé in late 2024 cleared Gendronneau of any misconduct at the Festival d’Avignon.
  • The Ministry of Culture triggered an Article 40 notification in November 2024, prompting the internal inquiry and contributing to a climate of suspicion.
  • Preparations for the 79th Festival d’Avignon, scheduled for July 2025, continue under new leadership arrangements.