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French for Kids
Classes
For nurseries and EYFS
30 min in French This workshop is designed to initiate children under 5 to the French
language. Based on drama techniques, it uses songs, games, music,
imagery and puppetry.
L'Atelier From KS1 1h to 1h30 in French, German or Spanish The session consists of a warm up, drama games and working on a
simple theatre script. At the end, the pupils show the scene in front of
the whole group and are directed by the workshop leaders. It is
adapted to the students’ level and to the chosen language. We offer
special workshops too based on books and novels (p5 for details).
French Tales From EYFS
40 min in French or French and English
An interactive reading composed of games, songs, pictures and
dances. Its aim is to allow children to learn French by hearing a
story. The general understanding of the tale prevails the learning of
words and expressions. It is adaptable to your needs and choice of
theme (halloween, christmas, easter, season…)
Our first workshop was born in 2007. After launching our classes for adults, we
were approached by English schools to teach languages to children through
drama. This was an opportunity for us to develop a new form of theatre for
children, a new philosophy based on games and pedagogy.
«Play is one of life’s learning curve» Its pedagogical importance is well known and the benefits of a drama activity on
an individual has long been proven: it creates for the child a solid base for their
personal and social development. An artistic activity helps to channel their
energy, enrich his imagination, body language and oral capacities. It promotes
teamwork, reduces shyness in order for the child to increase their self-confidence,
to get to know themselves and others better.
«Before five years old, it’s the golden age» A child possesses many aptitudes which should be developed and nurtured,
especially their capacity to adapt and assimilate. For example, a child is able
to hear and reproduce foreign sounds identically. Moreover, learning a second
language will increase their ability to synthesise and memorise as well as
acquire a more open attitude towards other culture and thinking mode. It’s with this objective that we have created French for Kids and L’Atelier. Thanks to those various workshops, we can offer a cultural, educational and original alternative for children no matter their level.
Young Audience Shows
How to make a good riding hood? The Peau d'Ane Rehearsal
Duration 40 min participative Children are at the heart of the creation of the story
French English From 5 year olds
Duration 50 min participative Children are at the heart of the creation of the story
French English (or only French) From 7 year olds
Shows created in partnership with
Plays
Antigone Le Médecin Malgré Lui
Duration 1h30
Secondary and above
Follow the schools’ curriculum “Add on” workshop available Based on talks, improvisations and games, these workshops allow pupils to approach a play and its themes in a different way. Performing excerpt of
the play will boost the student’s capacity to have a philosophical reflection and an exchange of ideas.
Workshops
We also offers workshops based on books and play for secondary and A level students. In line with our educational approach to share and
discover, we adapt them to present literary works in keeping with the school curriculum. Projects presented below are adaptable to the
school or teacher’s demands. It allows students to go deeper into the author’s work with the use of improvisation, acting and glimpses of
directions. A minimum of 5 sessions are required if you would like to put on a performance. L’Etranger by Albert Camus Candide by Voltaire
Les Mains Sales by Jean-Paul Sartre Boule de Suif by Maupassant
Tartuffe by Molière Le Château de Ma Mère by Marcel Pagnol
Exchange Theatre
Theatre based on diversity, going beyond borders
Exchange Theatre’s philosophy
is based on 3 values specific to
us: the art of theatre for the
present, diversity/ interbreeding
and the sensory experience
which creates a work connected to the contemporary world. With a highly visual work and sonic or
musical creations, using multimedia and multilingualism, our
theatre must be both a technical achievement and a sensorial
experience in order to create a feeling level. In term of production, our primary objective is to make unknown or
rare French-speaking texts discovered in english. The process
implies either new translations of plays, or the production of our
own new writing. Beyond the mere discovery, the aim is to make
those plays accessible to a 21st century audience.
Since 2007, Exchange Theatre has developed an educational
branch in keeping with its main philosophy. Provided by
professional actors, the workshops will enable children and adults
to discover or rediscover classics and contemporary pieces, to
awake a sense of play and to boost their personal development.
Reviews
«Exchange has been providing weekly classes for my nursery for some
time now and we think they are fantastic. They have masses of energy and
a natural gift of teaching the children in a fun and enthusiastic way !» Stacey Wittingham, The Square School, London
"An enjoyable experience for the students. They had a lot of fun and it
was great to see them performing in French. This workshop has
enabled them to see languages as something fun, enriching, maybe
challenging but not insurmountable. » Sarah Decroucq, St Peter’s School, Bournemouth
« Exchange has an excellent way of adapting workshops to meet the
needs of the children regardless of their age or ability. They conduct
themselves in a very professional manner and I have received very
favorable comments from schools who have used them. » Andrew Bardwell, Director of Onatti Productions
Contact
Education Officer Executive Director
Emily Holland Fanny Dulin
emily@exchangetheatre.com fanny@exchangetheatre.com
0207 403 8560
www.exchangetheatre.com
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