“And most people are very nervous because they feel that they may be hassled in some way. We’ve been moved on twice this morning by those from inside the theatre telling us to go away, we shouldn’t be filming – so really, there is a problem here.”
Comparing the situation to the ongoing migrant crisis in the UK, Dougie added: “It’s pretty much like how it is in the rest of Great Britain. When you get migrants in their place, it’s very hard to shift them. And the commerce in this area really suffers.”
Reacting to the views of Paris visitors, host Bev Turner admitted she was “speechless” at the situation, to which cohost Andrew Pierce concluded: “So those bleeding heart liberals who invited them in are now bitterly regretting what they did.”
In a statement, the Gaîté Lyrique management said: “We call on the Paris City Hall, cultural stakeholders, representatives of the social and solidarity economy, civil society and committed public authorities to defend a common vision, shared values, the ambition to come together and act collectively.
“We call on them to mobilise now to preserve the Gaîté Lyrique and save an open, fertile and supportive place, to participate in the Fabrique of the era.
“La Gaîté Lyrique and its entire team will be able to resume management, maintenance and operation of the building once the competent authorities have provided shelter to the occupants and met the safety and health conditions necessary for the reintegration of employees and residents.”
The group have been occupying the theatre for almost 100 days after being welcomed with free tickets to a ‘refugees welcome’ conferenceX / Collectif des Jeunes du Parc de Belleville
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