And let's go for a new dance. The Paris Opera staff went on strike on Saturday to protest the pension reform, when Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced the use of section 49.3. Three performances were canceled, two on Saturday and one on Sunday.
Due to a national strike and interprofessional strike, followed by a part of the personnel of the Opera, the representation of #GeorgeBalanchine of this Sunday March 1st is unfortunately canceled. The Paris Opera apologizes to the public: https: //t.co/26V2YY6RrH
- Paris Opera (@operadeparis) March 1, 2020"Due to the continuation of the national strike movement against the pension reform, which may be followed by some of the staff of the Opera, we endeavor to inform spectators as soon as possible, in case of risk of disruption and in case of cancellation of performances, ”says the Paris Opera on its website.
Gathering this Sunday
The strike also affected the Comédie Française and led to the cancellation of the Angels in America show on Saturday evening.
[CANCELLATION]
- The performance of “Angels in America” scheduled for Salle Richelieu on Saturday February 29 at 8:30 pm is canceled. Refund terms on our site.
- The performances at Studio-Théâtre and Vieux-Colombier are maintained.
In addition, a call for a rally is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. this Sunday in Paris, place Colette, in front of the Comédie Française.
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