Patrick Bruel Show Disrupted by Feminist Activists
Feminist activists stormed a Paris theater stage during Patrick Bruel's performance, chanting accusations against the 67-year-old French singer facing multiple allegations in France and Belgium.
According to Valeurs Actuelles, three members of the feminist collective “Nous Toutes” interrupted Wednesday’s showing of the play “Deuxième Partie” at the Edouard VII Theatre in Paris, where Patrick Bruel is currently performing despite facing numerous accusations.
The activists chanted “Bruel, violeur” (Bruel, rapist) during the May 27 performance. Theater staff responded by turning on the house lights and security personnel intervened to remove the protesters from the venue.
While Bruel maintains some supporters who wait for him after performances, he faces a growing number of detractors as accusations against him mount in both France and Belgium, as reported by 20 Minutes and covered by Valeurs Actuelles.
The “Nous Toutes” collective issued a statement condemning cultural institutions for continuing to platform the accused performer. The group accused theaters of rolling out the red carpet for Bruel and putting women at risk by maintaining his scheduled performances.
The activist organization called for the precautionary principle to be applied, arguing that by keeping Bruel’s shows on their schedules, venues are endangering all women who come into close or distant contact with an alleged aggressor.
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between presumption of innocence and activist pressure campaigns targeting public figures facing allegations, particularly within France’s cultural sphere.
Despite the disruption and protests, Bruel has continued to perform at the Parisian theater.
With information from Valeurs Actuelles
