Music, Arts and Theatre
Amicale Culturelle Européenne
Amicale Culturelle Europeenne is a bilingual association based in Normandy. Members are of various nationalities (French, British, Belgian, Swedish, American, Dutch, German) and widely spread over Manche & Calvados.
We organize events such as visits to exhibitions, monuments, places of interest, talks or lectures on various subjects, private showing of films and operas, 2/3 day leisure outings, regular luncheons and a yearly get together with CONNECT, a similar association located in Dieppe.
president@amicale-culturelle.eu
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, fee 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
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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 events 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
The English Cathedral Choir of Paris
The Choir is conducted by Countertenor 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
Friends of 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 2025, 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.
The International Players
The International Players are a friendly group of 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 VanOsdol, 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 included Don Carlo (Verdi) and L'Elisir d'amore (Donizetti) as well as concerts and our 6th international conducting competition.
Les Capucins, 432 route du Lude, 49150 Baugé-en-Anjou
President John Grimmett Tel: 02 41 89 75 40 Email: operadebauge@gmail.com
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PADFAS - The Arts Society - Paris
Affiliated to The Arts Society UK, 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
Paris Choral Society
Paris Choral Society is an association of about 90 international voices accompanied by professional soloists and orchestras.
It is unique in Paris in that its choristers speak French and English, and all ages and backgrounds are represented. Along with three annual programmes, the PCS is well known in Paris for Handel's Messiah sing-along, sung during the Advent period.
The PCS performs famous requiems and masses, modern compositions, well-known operatic arias and themed concerts.
The American Cathedral in Paris, 23 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris
President: Christopher Grinbergs
Interim Musical Director: Lewis Hammond