François Folio · Théâtre d’Azur

A history on stage.
Many perspectives.

From classics reinvented in Creole to encounters with audiences, press coverage and archives tell a story of creation, ensemble work and teaching in Réunion.

Théâtre d’Azur auditorium in November 2011, with seating close to the stage
The venue, November 2011 · OdeGac / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0. Format adapted for screens.

Press & archives

Three ways into the story.

An approach to adaptation, a 2026 production and a record of the visit to Avignon.

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Reviewed on 12 September 2026. Each record explains its origin and context. Archived performances are separate from the current programme.

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PressImaz Press30 April 2024

Article and interview

Le Barbié de Mafate: Creole takes centre stage

François Folio discusses adapting Beaumarchais, Creole imagery and encounters with several generations of audiences.

Source context

The article identifies the 89th production. The figure of over 800 performances of Les Fables is a statement by François Folio reported in April 2024, not an updated count.

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PressFree Dom14 April 2026

Show presentation

Molière, a new encounter with audiences

An introduction to the 93rd production, assembled from several works by Molière, with François Folio among the cast.

Source context

A programme announcement, not presented as an independent review. The cited performances, from April to June 2026, are past events.

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VideoRéunion La 1ère21 February 2025 · indexed date

Cultural feature on Facebook

Le Cid at Théâtre d’Azur

Réunion La 1ère’s post presents Le Cid in Le Tampon with François Folio, founder of Théâtre d’Azur.

Source context · partial access

Title, topic and date identified in the public index. Video playback has not been verified; Facebook may require login or limit access.

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VideoRéunion La 1ère2 June 2025 · indexed date

Cultural feature on Facebook

Les Lettres de mon moulin on screen

A feature announced by Réunion La 1ère about Théâtre d’Azur’s adaptation of Alphonse Daudet’s stories.

Source context · partial access

Publication identified in the public index. Video playback and duration have not been verified.

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VideoRéunionnais du Monde22 August 2011

RDM TV archive

Réunion theatre in Avignon

This archive names Théâtre d’Azur and François Folio among three Réunion companies in Avignon in July 2011.

Source context

The page text was consulted. The availability of the video player could not be checked. Taking part in Avignon is not an award or distinction.

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PressZinfos9747 November 2022

Cultural article · Gaëtan Dumuids

Lilèt Maron: hearing Marivaux in Creole

The article presents the 87th production and François Folio’s work in bringing L’Île des esclaves into Creole imagination and vocabulary.

Source context

The adaptation approach is documented through François Folio’s comments in the article.

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PressZinfos97431 May 2022

Cultural column · Jules Bénard

A tribute to Molière in 2022

Jules Bénard presents the 86th production, an assembly of Molière scenes, and praises the continuity of François Folio’s work.

Source context

A signed column with a personal voice. This 2022 show is separate from the 93rd production announced in 2026.

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PressZinfos9741 April 2017

Cultural column

Hystera: a press perspective on ensemble work

A column about Hystera, its performers and their relationship with audiences in the Théâtre d’Azur auditorium.

Source context

The text expresses a personal viewpoint. Its phrase “seventieth challenge” does not establish the show’s official production number.

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PressParallèle Sud11 June 2025

Cultural report · Alain Bled

A venue that welcomes other companies

During Troupuscule’s visit, Alain Bled describes the intimacy of the auditorium and recalls François Folio’s role in its programming.

Source context

The featured show belongs to Troupuscule and is directed by Alfred Lapra. It is not attributed to François Folio.

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RepertoireLes Archives du spectacleShow listed in 2009

Show record

À l’écoute des mots: a directing credit

The record credits François Folio as director and Théâtre d’Azur as producer.

Source context

The database gives 2009; Wikipedia mentions December 2008. These references alone cannot establish the original creation date.

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RepertoireLes Archives du spectacleProduction listed in 2012

Cast and programme

Les Précieuses ridicules: François Folio as actor

François Folio is credited as Gorgibus and Jodelet. The record links to Théâtre d’Azur’s 2012–2013 programme.

Source context

An addition to the existing repertoire, without arbitrarily assigning a production number. The record does not give a directing credit.

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RepertoireLes Archives du spectacleRecord updated on 28 March 2021

Person record

François Folio in a specialist theatre database

This record gathers directing and acting credits. It provides an entry point to associated shows.

Source context

The record is partial: it does not cover François Folio’s entire career.

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RepertoireLes Archives du spectacleRecord updated on 28 March 2021

Company record

Théâtre d’Azur, a company and host venue

The database identifies Théâtre d’Azur as a company with a host venue and lists programming and production entries.

Source context

This database’s history starts in 1986. Wikipedia’s founding date of 1987 remains distinct from the start of activity.

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RepertoireGuide RéunionJune and October–November 2025 programme

Show listings

Daudet on stage: Les Lettres de mon moulin

The listing documents François Folio’s direction and 2025 performances. It describes the show as his 91st production.

Source context

This numbering differs from a departmental document’s number for Le Vié Matou. The times and prices in this listing are not current terms.

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RepertoireGuide Réunion2024–2025 programme

Show listings

Le Cid: from first production to revivals

A programme reference covering Le Cid and its revivals at Théâtre d’Azur.

Source context · partial access

Details cross-checked during the 11 September 2026 review. The page still loads inconsistently during this consultation.

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LearningGuide RéunionProgramme archive · undated publication

Show listings

Les Fables: literature to share across generations

The listing presents thirteen fables adapted into dialogue for two actors, intended for children and adults alike.

Source context

The page does not explicitly state the year of its performances. Its former terms are not used for the current programme.

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LearningLycée Rontaunay · Réunion education authorityBulletin of 10 November 2015

School bulletin · PDF

Phèdre in a school’s archives

The project’s editorial record identifies Phèdre in this bulletin, adapted and directed by François Folio, announced as the 77th production.

Source context · partial access

Reference consulted during the 11 September 2026 review. PDF access is intermittent; no pupil testimony is reproduced.

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PressTémoignages13 November 2010 · indexed date

Cultural archive

Provèrb Kréol, based on Daniel Honoré

The indexed reference credits François Folio with adapting and directing Provèrb Kréol, based on Daniel Honoré’s book.

Source context · partial access

Title, date and attribution identified in the public index; the full text could not be consulted during this review.

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RepertoirePalais 7 Portes · Cinéma MenginFilming archive · undated

The creator’s photographic archives

François Folio in front of Mengin’s camera

Photo captions identify François Folio during the filming of Du vent dans les caoutchoucs, in the studio and on the LAC path.

Source context

The page records his presence during filming without specifying a date or full role here. It is not a biographical documentary about him.

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PressRéunion La 1ère12 April 2026 · indexed date

Cultural post on Facebook

Molière in Réunion La 1ère’s Culture section

The post announces Théâtre d’Azur’s 93rd production, based on Molière.

Source context · partial access

Indexed reference; the full format and associated media have not been verified. It is not presented as a video we have watched.

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PressLe Quotidien de La RéunionPublication identified in 2026 · day unconfirmed

Cultural post on Facebook

Le Quotidien covers the 93rd production

The outlet presents the company’s work on a new reading of Molière.

Source context · partial access

The publication has been identified; no detailed judgement, quotation or precise date is inferred from its preview alone.

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LearningRéunion Department2024 dossier

Institutional document — PDF

Creation, performance and workshops: the 2024 programme

A dossier presents the company’s activities: productions, performances, visiting shows and workshops for school audiences.

Source context

The document names Le Barbié de Mafate as the 89th production and Le Cid as the 90th. It describes a 2024 programme without establishing a grant or partnership for Le Corridor’s current services.

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LearningRéunion Department20 August 2025

Institutional document — PDF

The theatre’s activities in a departmental dossier

An overview of the company’s 2025 programme, revivals and cultural activities, complementing articles and show announcements.

Source context

A discrepancy remains unresolved: this dossier calls Le Vié Matou the 91st production based on Le Misanthrope, while direct communications refer to La Farce de Maître Pathelin and Guide Réunion assigns number 91 to Les Lettres de mon moulin. Le Vié Matou’s number and source text are therefore not validated here.

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Theatre sourcesThéâtre d’Azur2026 catalogue

Teaching resource · PDF

Stage practice becomes a learning journey

The catalogue sets out ten modules on theatre, voice, communication and cooperation, under François Folio’s artistic direction.

Source context

A project document, separate from a press article. The public catalogue is available here, with a contact to discuss workshop adaptations.

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RepertoireWikipedia and its contributorsHistorical milestones, 1987–2012

Encyclopaedic summary to cross-check

The first milestones in the theatre’s history

A starting point for the company’s history and early productions, supplemented by the articles and records gathered in this dossier.

Source context

An incomplete, insufficiently sourced inventory. Production numbers and some dates are not treated as definitive evidence.

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Theatre sourcesThéâtre d’AzurHistorical collection · variable availability

Former official website

The company’s historical website

The former website remains a lead for finding show presentations, programmes and company archives.

Source context · partial access

The site did not respond during this consultation. No dated Wayback Machine snapshot was verified as a replacement.

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From the past to future encounters

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The shows reveal a practice: working on voice, text, presence and listening. Follow this continuity through François Folio’s journey and the project’s activities.

Sources & access

A memory taking shape.

This collection covers references found and relevant to the project. It does not claim to include the entire internet: some archives are no longer available, require payment or need a login.

Summaries were written for this dossier. Articles, photographs and videos remain with their publishers. The cited media coverage does not constitute a partnership or endorsement of current services.

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