An evening to discuss and share on the topic of ending violence against women

In Medusa, librettist and director Lydia Steier depicts the psychological consequences of the rape suffered by her heroine... In collaboration with the non-profit organisation Amazone, La Monnaie is organising a panel discussion focusing on the topic of violence against women. In the presence of Lydia Steier, artists, researchers and specialists, will explore the myth of Medusa and its various (re)interpretations, including the opera’s libretto, from a historical and feminist perspective.

The discussions will also feature a performance by the Chœur Cassandra Koor, who will sing a programme of protest songs championing the rights of women and gender minorities.

Participants:

Lydia Steier, director and librettist of the opera Medusa.
Aline Dirkx, coordinator of the Plateforme Féministe contre les Violences Faites aux Femmes.
Claire Lafon, PhD in History from the Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3), PhD in Political and Social Sciences from UCLouvain Saint Louis Brussels, and member of the Univesité des Femmes.
Sophie Delacollette, co-director and co-author of the show Méduse·s.
Sarah Théry, singer, journalist and co-artistic director of the Collectif Meute.