London to Host One-Night Production Based on Gisèle Pelicot Trial

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A high-profile documentary play derived from the Gisèle Pelicot trial transcripts is coming to London for one night.

A documentary-style theatrical production chronicling the legal proceedings of the Gisèle Pelicot trial is heading to London for a single performance this November. The four-hour piece, which utilises actual trial records, features a cast of thirty actors and has previously toured international cities including New York and Avignon. The upcoming UK performance will take place at London County Hall.

The four-hour theatrical production features a cast of thirty actors.
The performance is scheduled to take place at London County Hall this November.
The script is based directly on documentation from the trial in Avignon.

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4 hrsproduction duration

30actors participating

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The theatrical adaptation brings international attention to one of the most high-profile legal cases concerning sexual violence and consent in recent years.

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The production is a four-hour documentary-style play based on the Gisèle Pelicot trial documents, featuring dozens of actors, and is scheduled to be performed for one night at London County Hall in November.

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Gisèle PelicotLondonLondon County HallGender-based violenceAvignonCultural heritageNew York CityAgatha Christie

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