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