Le Barbié de Mafate: Creole takes centre stage
François Folio discusses adapting Beaumarchais, Creole imagery and encounters with several generations of audiences.
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From classics reinvented in Creole to encounters with audiences, press coverage and archives tell a story of creation, ensemble work and teaching in Réunion.

Press & archives
An approach to adaptation, a 2026 production and a record of the visit to Avignon.
François Folio discusses adapting Beaumarchais, Creole imagery and encounters with several generations of audiences.
Read Imaz PressAn introduction to the 93rd production, assembled from several works by Molière, with François Folio among the cast.
Read Free DomThis archive names Théâtre d’Azur and François Folio among three Réunion companies in Avignon in July 2011.
Read Réunionnais du MondeThe reference collection
Reviewed on 12 September 2026. Each record explains its origin and context. Archived performances are separate from the current programme.
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François Folio discusses adapting Beaumarchais, Creole imagery and encounters with several generations of audiences.
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.
An introduction to the 93rd production, assembled from several works by Molière, with François Folio among the cast.
A programme announcement, not presented as an independent review. The cited performances, from April to June 2026, are past events.
Réunion La 1ère’s post presents Le Cid in Le Tampon with François Folio, founder of Théâtre d’Azur.
Title, topic and date identified in the public index. Video playback has not been verified; Facebook may require login or limit access.
A feature announced by Réunion La 1ère about Théâtre d’Azur’s adaptation of Alphonse Daudet’s stories.
Publication identified in the public index. Video playback and duration have not been verified.
This archive names Théâtre d’Azur and François Folio among three Réunion companies in Avignon in July 2011.
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.
The article presents the 87th production and François Folio’s work in bringing L’Île des esclaves into Creole imagination and vocabulary.
The adaptation approach is documented through François Folio’s comments in the article.
Jules Bénard presents the 86th production, an assembly of Molière scenes, and praises the continuity of François Folio’s work.
A signed column with a personal voice. This 2022 show is separate from the 93rd production announced in 2026.
A column about Hystera, its performers and their relationship with audiences in the Théâtre d’Azur auditorium.
The text expresses a personal viewpoint. Its phrase “seventieth challenge” does not establish the show’s official production number.
During Troupuscule’s visit, Alain Bled describes the intimacy of the auditorium and recalls François Folio’s role in its programming.
The featured show belongs to Troupuscule and is directed by Alfred Lapra. It is not attributed to François Folio.
The record credits François Folio as director and Théâtre d’Azur as producer.
The database gives 2009; Wikipedia mentions December 2008. These references alone cannot establish the original creation date.
François Folio is credited as Gorgibus and Jodelet. The record links to Théâtre d’Azur’s 2012–2013 programme.
An addition to the existing repertoire, without arbitrarily assigning a production number. The record does not give a directing credit.
This record gathers directing and acting credits. It provides an entry point to associated shows.
The record is partial: it does not cover François Folio’s entire career.
The database identifies Théâtre d’Azur as a company with a host venue and lists programming and production entries.
This database’s history starts in 1986. Wikipedia’s founding date of 1987 remains distinct from the start of activity.
The listing documents François Folio’s direction and 2025 performances. It describes the show as his 91st production.
This numbering differs from a departmental document’s number for Le Vié Matou. The times and prices in this listing are not current terms.
A programme reference covering Le Cid and its revivals at Théâtre d’Azur.
Details cross-checked during the 11 September 2026 review. The page still loads inconsistently during this consultation.
The listing presents thirteen fables adapted into dialogue for two actors, intended for children and adults alike.
The page does not explicitly state the year of its performances. Its former terms are not used for the current programme.
The project’s editorial record identifies Phèdre in this bulletin, adapted and directed by François Folio, announced as the 77th production.
Reference consulted during the 11 September 2026 review. PDF access is intermittent; no pupil testimony is reproduced.
The indexed reference credits François Folio with adapting and directing Provèrb Kréol, based on Daniel Honoré’s book.
Title, date and attribution identified in the public index; the full text could not be consulted during this review.
Photo captions identify François Folio during the filming of Du vent dans les caoutchoucs, in the studio and on the LAC path.
The page records his presence during filming without specifying a date or full role here. It is not a biographical documentary about him.
The post announces Théâtre d’Azur’s 93rd production, based on Molière.
Indexed reference; the full format and associated media have not been verified. It is not presented as a video we have watched.
The outlet presents the company’s work on a new reading of Molière.
The publication has been identified; no detailed judgement, quotation or precise date is inferred from its preview alone.
A dossier presents the company’s activities: productions, performances, visiting shows and workshops for school audiences.
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.
An overview of the company’s 2025 programme, revivals and cultural activities, complementing articles and show announcements.
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.
The catalogue sets out ten modules on theatre, voice, communication and cooperation, under François Folio’s artistic direction.
A project document, separate from a press article. The public catalogue is available here, with a contact to discuss workshop adaptations.
A starting point for the company’s history and early productions, supplemented by the articles and records gathered in this dossier.
An incomplete, insufficiently sourced inventory. Production numbers and some dates are not treated as definitive evidence.
The former website remains a lead for finding show presentations, programmes and company archives.
The site did not respond during this consultation. No dated Wayback Machine snapshot was verified as a replacement.
From the past to future encounters
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
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.
Video records state when only the introductory text can be consulted. No external player starts automatically. Read credits and reuse terms.
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