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2011
Les Aventures de Lapin (the adventures of Rabbit)
Adapted from tales from French-speaking islands in the Caribbean and performed in simple French for 8-12 years. Toured UK schools February-April, June and July 2011.

2008, 2010
La Pelota Mágica (the magic ball)
An enchanting tale from Argentina, performed in simple Spanish for 6-10 year olds, teachers, families and friends. A story of adventure and magic set in the foothills of the Andes. Toured mainly to primary schools, but also some venues.

2008, 2009 & 2010
Contes Dorés (Golden Tales)
Tales from Canada and France

Using puppetry, music and shadow play, Contes Dorés combines two wonderfully magical fairy tales from the French-speaking world: 'Petit Jean et le Cheval Blanc', from Canada, is about a boy and the witch who wants to imprison him; 'Les Trois Pommes Dorées', from France, tells of a sick princess who must eat three golden apples to get well. In simple French for 8-12 year olds (school years 4-7) in the first 3 years of learning French. Toured to schools only.

2009 (pilot project) & 2010
Marie Curie and the Discovery of Radium
Pilot project based on the life and work of Marie Curie, in collaboration with Hexham and Corbridge Middle Schools and the Centre for Life in Newcastle.

2002
Petit Chaperon Rouge & Chinye

2001 & 2002
Le Tour de France pilot into schools

2001
Workshops for L’enfant Peul based on African drumming

1999
Contes Mauriciens - Folk tales from the island of Mauritius - L'Arbre aux Gâteaux et L'Homme au Banjo.

"Their simply fluent French was easy to follow and gave an extra spice to the evening. It was a wonderful experience. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for a long time." Hexham Courant

"An enthralling, highly educated performance. The visual effects were tremendous."
Mrs K. Hunter, South Tyneside Middle School, Northumberland

"I thought the play was really good, it was an excellent way of learning French and it was amusing. The monster was really good". Student, Glendale Middle School, Wooler, Northumberland

1998
Grimm Tales

"A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon's entertainment helping to bring the language alive, in a way which would be difficult to achieve in the classroom." Teacher, St Mary's Westbrook, Folkestone, Kent

"It was a really good chance to see what German I understood and it helped me to improve and use the language more in lessons." Student, Dowdales School, Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria

1995
Contes d'Afriques - Folk tales from West Africa
Fantastical animals and spirits from other worlds enmeshed in ancient tales of magic, mystery, fun and adventure.

"The special effects were excellent and you could follow the stories easily. We recommend them for all ages."
Year 6 students, Hexham Middle School

"....enjoyment and laughter with the bonus of learning - an excellent performance".
Year 9 students, Haydon Bridge High School

"Théâtre Sans Frontières marry text to action so well we think we're bilingual." The Guardian

1994
La Belle aux Cheveux d'Or

1993
Les Souhaits Ridicules
La Belle et La Bête

"A most excellent performance and of great benefit and enjoyment for the students".
Headteacher, Bedlington Community High School, Northumberland

1992
Le Petit Chaperon Rouge
La Barbe Bleue

"First class entertainment for both children and adults." The Scotsman

 

Islands
Islands premiered in April 2010, then toured northern England, Cyprus and the Canaries.
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