We announced in June Tagora’s plans to stage the Merchant of Venice towards the end of 2021. However, in these uncertain times it is becoming clear that it is impractical to continue planning for a such a production. Restrictions on gathering together in large groups, and on access to rehearsal spaces, look as if they will continue for some time. As an alternative, we propose to work on a revue inspired by aspects of Shakespearean theatre – past, present or future. The show should, in Continue reading →

Some of you may be aware that, as from the next season, regulations require that all troupes playing in the Cube noir must have on duty an emergency first responder (équipier de 1re intervention). Each troupe has to nominate two members to undertake training on 9 September (morning) or 11 September (afternoon). If you’d be willing to assume this important role on behalf of Tagora, please let us know. E-mail address at the top of the page.

First we stopped shaking hands, then we made alternative arrangements for rehearsals, then … bang! lockdown. We do things otherwise. As you can see from the photo, the angry men have lost none of their anger and are venting it, regularly, once a week, via Zoom. It’s not the same as a physical rehearsal, but it’s well worth doing. It’s an opportunity to get deeper into the text and the characters. None of us knows when we’re going to be able to get it into Continue reading →