A furious Enoch said he felt abandoned and was "incredibly disappointed" about the cancellation.Julien Hekimian/Getty Images
"The signal it gives to the people of Sydney is that this company of artists don't care about us, that they care more about themselves and their fears. I'm not at all sympathetic to their issue."Enoch said there had been conversations with Adjani's team about the health risks since smoke began filling Sydney in November, but he was surprised they pulled out.
Landing Adjani, 64, who has been twice nominated for an Oscar, was a major coup for the Sydney Festival. The Paris-born star has worked with some of the movie world's greats and includes award-winning filmsEnoch said he understood the need to cancel shows for time to time, but he found the reasons this time to be "unacceptable".
JoshDye91 ClimateChange means 'business as usual' is coming to an end. People unhappy about that should demand their political leaders implement effective climate policy. ClimateEmergency ClimateCrisis ClimateActionNow
JoshDye91 She won’t be the last why would any artist come here if it could impact their health
JoshDye91 The director may just find out Sydney will become more irrelevant as the ClimateEmergency worsens
JoshDye91 I seriously think ppl running the joint are deluded. We've had everyone incl the PM asking ppl to go on holiday in KI as well. (Deep breath) THIS IS A CLIMATE CATASTROPHE & PPL WON'T VISIT US DURING THIS. Having had a taste of the smoke in central Vic, I wouldn't visit either.
JoshDye91 Her lack of compassion is disappointing. Well she’s never been my favorite actress. Besides Australia has so many great actors and I just love these people. Love the Aussies👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I pray for rain soon.
JoshDye91 Maybe she should go to Hawaii to escape the smoke and poor air quality instead? That's what all the cool kids do I hear.
JoshDye91 I bet Isabelle Adjani is the kind of inconsiderate and selfish twerp who wouldn't visit Chernobyl a week after the reactor blew up. How very dare she even consider looking after her health!
JoshDye91 Get over it mate. Perfectly understandable as is also the ego of Sydneysiders like him unable to accept a responsible decision. What an arrogant response.
JoshDye91 Because she likes to breathe, and she had a choice. A sensible decision, ffs.
JoshDye91 Understandable. Who would want to go there
JoshDye91 Good on her. If I could’ve spent the summer out of Sydney and away from this smoke and not developed asthma, I would. Missing the Sydney festival would be a bonus
JoshDye91 I don’t blame him for being angry. Maybe ticket holders could donate the ticket price to a fire charity or the the RFS.
JoshDye91 Yeah, probs best to stay away
JoshDye91 The Sydney Festival is a bunch of unrelated events under one banner. Nobody comes to Australia just for the festival. I doubt 1% of Australian have even heard of her. Confected outrage.
JoshDye91 Is he planning to have the festival in bushfire season every year because that might not be the most effective threat
JoshDye91 Great. Australia's name is already mud worldwide. French actress has every right to consider her health. The director of Sydney Festival should apologise.
JoshDye91 I am sure that Ms. Adjani will be heartbroken that her decision to care for her health means she'll have to accept lucrative gigs elsewhere.
JoshDye91 I completely understand why he’s upset over this. The wording of the brief from the French company is insensitive. No other touring company has jumped ship and no mention of an actual health condition. Would be nice to read at the end they have donated to the fire appeal.
JoshDye91 I am sure she is tonight be devastated. ...........
JoshDye91 Looking after her body, lungs, life, that's exactly what anyone with half a brain would do. More should do it LEAVE maybe that's climate activism?!🤪
JoshDye91 He should be blaming the stupid backward government. Why are they ClimateCriminals. The worst air pollution in the world. We beat India and China. This governments inaction is making people sick. Just check out the increased hospital visits.
JoshDye91 Burn some more bridges. (Pun intended).
JoshDye91 Ooooh touchy!
JoshDye91 Goodness, if I could say no thanks to Sydney right now, I would too...
JoshDye91 Good
JoshDye91 Mad enough to get your government to do something about climate change? Misplaced blame
JoshDye91 Oh this is just the beginning, the next phase is economic Armageddon. I've had a number of Instagram 'friends' say they won't come here for a few years as the whole country is on fire.
JoshDye91 So the woman has serious medical issues with her respiratory system and decides not to die for a play and offers to do it at a later date when it won't affect her health and the man in charge throws a public tantrum That's not adulting at it's finest
JoshDye91 Well there you are . You expect Ms Adjani to risk her health and voice in order to participate in the great Aussie climate denial.
JoshDye91 The poor lady has a RESPIRATORY weakness as stated in a medical letter.. This wesleyenoch fellow is a fuckingprick for his response 😡
JoshDye91 what an A.... e ,obviously she has problems with respiration and should not be punished for not going ....Who the hell can blame her .It is just a show damm it and health and safety comes first mr Fantasy world director .
JoshDye91 Very upsetting and can understand both arguments.
JoshDye91 désolée ...not
JoshDye91 Get another director for next year. Sensible to avoid the smoke
JoshDye91 Who on earth would want to expose themselves to unnecessary hazard. Would you?
JoshDye91 Far out, is he serious? Australia's being turned upside down by this crisis. Things definitely aren't 'business as usual'. Can't blame the woman.
JoshDye91 Her health, her choice.
JoshDye91 Good riddance! And they donated? Bet not!
JoshDye91 Wow! He wants the lead actress to get sick so that he can have his festival. Peak wanker...
JoshDye91 Who can blame her, perhaps she has a medical condition or is just concerned for her health. It maybe clearer today but we know it's going to be bad in the coming weeks.
JoshDye91 I suppose that matters if there’s a Sydney left after the MorrisonFires 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
JoshDye91 I think she'll survive. Geez, how precious can a festival director get?
JoshDye91 I'm waiting for the continent to be evacuated.
JoshDye91 Is the air quality is hazardous, people will leave. That is perfectly reasonable.
JoshDye91 Its not the smoke dearie, she was just being kind. Its a fuckAustralia boycott for our climate crimes.
JoshDye91 her voice and breathing are key to her profession
JoshDye91 Yep, who can blame her really. No one wants to be on the South East coast of Australia right now!! If you can avoid it, avoid it. Can’t imagine there will be too many Aussie’s offended by her absence
JoshDye91 What a dipstick she is.
JoshDye91 I live in Sydney the last time i remember a lot of smoke was before Christmas? Where in Sydney has it now?
JoshDye91 Was he this outspoken when Morrison abandoned Australia & went to Hawaii?
JoshDye91 How ridiculous to be upset at someone taking notice of the very serious health warnings. For all they know Ms Adjani might have asthma or some other underlying condition. And even if she doesn’t it’s still her health and her right to choose.
JoshDye91 She couldn't care to step in a country that elects a science devoid Neanderthals for Govt. Well done Isabelle adjani_official ScottMorrisonMP LiberalAus australianlabor AlboMP
JoshDye91 I completely support her decision. The disastrous air quality and pollution in Sydney are at dangerous levels: why will Miss Adjani put her health and her voice at risks. Since November, my voice is husky, my throat is sore and I have to use asthma medications.
JoshDye91 Who the hell is Wesley Enoch?People should put their health first; not his silly little festival.
JoshDye91 Isabelle has every right to look after her own health. Bigger tourism problems will arise as many tourist attractions burnt out & tourists will opt not to spend their $ in countries refusing to take action on ClimateEmergency .
JoshDye91 Good on him
JoshDye91 I doubt that she cares, really.
JoshDye91 Maybe she didnt want to come to a country that allows 1 BILLION WILDLIFE TO DIE? The world should boycottAustralia until it starts to protect wildlife habitat seriously MargyOsmond Qantas BOYCOTT AUTRALIA UNTIL IT PROTECTS ICONIC WILDLIFE
JoshDye91 Reality bites.
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JoshDye91 Who voted you to be the judge of possibly legitimate respiratory excuses..... get over it its piffle in the bigger picture of Australia's worries
JoshDye91 First off, someone should fire the director for inviting someone no one bloody knows! Perhaps he should have invited rickygervais
JoshDye91 Good on her for thinking of her health! Empty threats get you no where. Thank Scomo.
JoshDye91 She has every right to protect her own health. All visitors should be guaranteed a safe and healthy environment . Blame the government for not providing it.
JoshDye91 There are way worse things to be angry over at present. ScottMorrisonMP for a start. Stay focused people Australiabushfire
JoshDye91 Uhm ... a health reason from the smoke might be a good reason......
JoshDye91 Isabelle who?
JoshDye91 Such a good sight when leftwits are at each others throats
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