Author Archives: David

Lights, camera, action!

28 March 2018 by David
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Tagora members and friends interested in getting involved in audiovisual productions under the aegis of Tagora are invited to a short meeting to talk about possibilities. The Amicale’s Video-Photo Club ceased activity some years ago, and with it the film productions, ranging from coverage of Amicale events to original creations. Tagora is now testing the water to see whether there is sufficient interest to relaunch the idea, but this time with stronger links – if only administrative – to Tagora and its English-language drama activities. Continue reading →

“Asides”: a new occasional activity

17 February 2018 by David
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David Adamson in Tagora's production of "Oh, What a Lovely War!"
Shh! Don’t tell everyone, but we’re starting a series of evening activities, including play-readings, workshops and theatrical discussions. The first is on 28 February, when Julia Whitham and David Crowe will be presenting Tony Harrison’s poem, V. Other events appear in the “What’s on” listing on the homepage; but the programme is still evolving, so keep your eye on the website for future happenings. Regulars, please note that we are starting at 18.00, a little earlier than usual. Newcomers are very welcome, but should be Continue reading →

“Grandfather”: a play by Maimu Berg

17 January 2018 by David
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Martin Weston, Richard Thayer, Jeannine O’Kane, Julia Laffranque and Janis Symons in “Grandfather” by Maimu Berg. Photo: Martyn Symons.
Court in the Act and Tagora present Grandfather A play by Maimu Berg marking the centenary of the Republic of Estonia directed by David Adamson Thursday, 8 February 2018, at 13.00 in the small drum of the European Court of Human Rights Grandfather (“Vanaisa”) is a play written by the distinguished Estonian author Maimu Berg to celebrate the centenary of the Republic of Estonia, and created especially for Court in the Act (the theatre club of the European Court of Human Rights) and Tagora. The Continue reading →

Looking for extras

10 January 2018 by David
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Théâtre national de Strasbourg février 2015. Photo: Claude Truong-Ngoc/Wikimedia Commons
The Trois 14 collective has circulated a notice from the Théâtre national de Strasbourg (TNS) saying they are looking for three extras, all men over 60, for a public performance in March. The production is entitled Nova – oratorio. Performances are on 12 and 13 March, with rehearsals earlier the same month. More information in the application form. If you apply, please mention that you heard about it from Trois 14.

Music from M. Soul and the band

5 November 2017 by David
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M. Soul and band
Tagora friend and supporter, M. Soul (otherwise known as Marcel Soulodre), brings his band and their tribute to Johnny Cash to Geispolsheim. They are performing in the Espace Malraux at 20.30 on Friday 10 November. Bookings: 0390 297272 or by e-mail. Download the flyer