Music, Arts and Theatre
Amicale Culturelle Européenne
The association was formed in Basse-Normandie in 1996. Its aim is to promote friendship amongst British residents in Normandy and to facilitate their introduction and communication with French and other European nationals living in the area.
To this end, ACE organises monthly events; these include visits to museums, one or several days’ leisure excursions, country walks, trips to other places of interest, talks or conferences on various matters of interest, and regular luncheons.
President - Marc Levy
27 place des Fuchsias, 14880 Colleville Montgomery
06 81 10 97 64
marc.levy305@orange.fr
Vice-President - Tom Hegarty
La Noblerie, 50560 Blainville-sur-Mer
02 33 07 17 00
hegarty.thomas@orange.fr
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music
With over 700,000 students, ABRSM is the world’s leading provider of music examinations and assessments.
At centres in France and also online from the comfort of your own home, practical graded examinations are available for all instruments (including voice), at all levels, from novice to confirmed, with no age limit. Exams are open to all. Online theory exams are held from grades 1 to 5 and written exams for Grades 6-8.
Syllabi, fees lists, entry forms and more information available from:
Steven Calvert
British School of Paris
38 quai de l’Ecluse, 78290 Croissy-sur-Seine
01 34 80 45 94
06 15 65 36 73
abrsmrep@sfr.fr
www.abrsm.org
Dear Conjunction Theatre Company
Dear Conjunction, an English and French language theatre company based in Paris, has produced well over 40 plays since its foundation in 1991. DC is still run by its founder members but works with many other professional actors and directors.
As well as productions, DC regularly gives play and poetry readings and is happy to perform at special event throughout the year. We are always eager to welcome new performers, administrators, supporters...
Les Clack
01 42 85 09 57 / 06 37 56 95 21
Trish Kessler
01 42 41 69 65 / 06 31 32 47 84
dearconjunction@wanadoo.fr
www.dearconjunction-paris-theatre.com
The English Cathedral Choir of Paris
The Choir is conducted by counter-tenor and composer Christopher Wells, who was a cathedral chorister under the choir's patron Sir David Willcocks.
For more than twenty years the ECC has been promoting English cathedral music throughout France's churches and cathedrals, taking part in religious ceremonies, services, weddings, carols, etc., as well larger orchestral works, festivals, TV and radio broadcasts.
Members include former English cathedral choristers and university choral scholars, but good musicians of all nationalities are welcome.
Odile and Christopher Wells
01 42 72 73 76
pepysmusic@hotmail.com
www.ecc-paris.org
Friends of the Tower Theatre (Paris)
We are a group of English theatre lovers in Paris, which supports the London based Tower Theatre Company in their visits to Paris. The next visit is hoped to be in 2024, and details will be announced on our website.
Friends (€25 p.a.) are entitled to free tickets to the play in Paris, and concessions for all Tower Theatre shows in London.
Information - Marcus Moore, Tel: 06 71 08 50 02, marcus.moore@mail.com
Grapevine Association, Aix-les-Bains
Grapevine Association is a group in Aix-les-Bains who meet once a month to promote the English language and British culture. Founded in 1992, activities include conversation evenings, illustrated talks and outings. Emphasis is on the spoken word and topics related to the British culture and traditions. A friendly group for anyone who would like to improve their English and become acquainted with the British way of life.
President: Joy Lorcery
04 79 54 70 66
htpps://grapevineweb.wordpress.com
The International Players
The International Players are a friendly group of over 70 members of all ages and nationalities with a variety of talents, from acting and singing to designing sets and costumes.
We put on English-language productions which cover a range of very different styles from musicals and pantomimes to serious plays and comedies.
The group rehearses and performs mainly in St-Germain-en-Laye and Le Pecq. New members are always welcome, even if in France for a short time.
President - Amanda VanOdsol, Tel: 07 68 82 95 15
info@internationalplayers.org
Opéra de Baugé
Opéra de Baugé presents a summer opera festival, with a full orchestra, in the park of Les Capucins. It enables opera lovers to combine an operatic performance with the relaxing pleasure of dining/picnicking with friends during the 90 minute interval in a beautiful setting.
For the 19th season in 2024, the programme will include Don Carlo (Verdi) and L'Elisir d'amore (Donizetti) as well as concerts and our 6th international conducting competition.
President John Grimmett
Les Capucins, 49150 Baugé en Anjou
06 13 25 32 83
www.operadebauge.fr
PADFAS - The Arts Society - Paris
Affiliated to The Arts Society U.K., this Franco-British society offers a series of illustrated monthly lectures in English, by experts in their fields, on Thursday afternoons from October to May. Other activities include guided visits to museums and other places of interest; a book club; and an annual 3- or 4-day trip. New members are always welcome, as are guests, (free first lecture). For details of our programme and membership, please see our web site.
Hon. Secretary: Phil Dunbar paris@theartssociety.org
Visits Secretary: Ghislaine Elliott gamelliott@gmail.com