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A theatre show: Time of pig

Project title

Un spectacle de théâtre: Un temps de cochon

Description of initiative

This initiative was proposed by the Mutual Agricultural Society in order to prevent suicide and to raise awareness of the psychosocial risks of farmers through a theatre show. "Un temps de cochon" is based on the testimonies of a dozen farmers who may or may not have experienced financial, family or social difficulties in order to discuss the farming profession. The troupe "En compagnie des Oliviers" has touched the audience with its interpretation of professional and personal moments experienced by farmers. Through moving, dramatic and humorous lines, the prevention messages on psychosocial risks incurred by farmers and their families were heard. The participants were also invited to be active as they were asked by the artists to sing in chorus. A moment of conviviality with local products concluded the shows, which allowed exchanges sometimes quite late in the night.

Further information on the initiative

Themes: Culture and...

Mental health
Work and workplace well-being

Keywords

mental health, psychosocial factors, farmers, prevention, theatre, suicide

Target group

Not targeted to a specific group

Cultural field

Theatre, opera

Timeframe

2018 - 2019

Sources of funding

MSA Ardèche Drôme Loire

Results, benefits, impact and lessons learnt

The theatre show brought together more than 400 people in Feurs (Loire) and Claveyson (Drôme) to talk about the daily life of farmers, but also their difficulties, to wonder about what you are doing when you face something that you can bear. An online video is available with some fragments of the theater show.

Organizer(s)

La Mutualité sociale agricole (MSA) Ardèche Drôme Loire
France
Public / State | Other

Partner(s)

En compagnie des Oliviers
France
NGO / Non-profit | Culture