International Players, Paris We are an amateur theatre group, welcoming all nationalities, presenting plays and musicals of all origins in English near Paris. Active since 1981, we put on productions that cover a range of different styles—from musicals and pantomimes to serious plays and comedies. We have members of all ages with a variety of talents from acting and singing to designing...
Ensemble Vocal Variations Variations is a music and drama association based in Ribérac in the Dordogne region of south West France. The association was established under French law in September 2006. We are officially recognised and supported by the Conseil Général de la Dordogne & Union des Sociétés Musicales de la Dordogne. It comprises three sections: Variations Ensemble Vocal,...
Ville Beau Son Choir We are a multinational choir that meet weekly to enjoy singing together and to introduce lively songs to the area. Our programme is very varied and consists of songs from all countries.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Lyon Branch) We aim to preserve and further the practice of traditionnal Scottish Dancing as it danced today. Our organisation is mainly involved in Scottish country dancing, but also holds occasionnal classes in highland dancing. We have a weekly class on Friday nights, with 3 levels (beginners, intermediate advanced) and also organise ceilidhs, balls, social dancing,...
Au Choeur du Lary (choir) The choir currently consists of 35 singers, both French and English.Our repertoire consists of all types of music from Bach to the Beatles, Sacred and secular, normally in four parts, Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass. We meet in the Mairie at Montlieu La Garde on Thursday evenings from 20h30 to 22h30. For rehearsals and performances we have the assistance of...
A Fleur de Conte A Fleur de Conte is an association of amateur storytellers of Saint Germain en Laye. We perform in French in schools, libraries, nursing homes and many more places. Our repertoire is wide and wonderful, full of magical folk tales and wise legends. We perform traditional texts from countries all over the world off by heart, without any books. We also host...
Riviera Amateur Dramatic Association RADA is a loose grouping of English speaking devotees of amateur theatre, dedicated to producing the best possible affordable theatre for members of our community and visitors. We perform three times a year with members acting or working behind the scenes, according to the demands of the piece we have chosen. Our productions vary from full length or one act...
Ensemble Vocal Syrinx Created in 1992 and for twenty years directed by Errol Girdlestone, the Ensemble Vocal Syrinx is now directed by Francesca Tosi, pianist and choir master. The choir has around forty members, all experienced amateurs. EVS is notable for bringing together singers of different nationalities and from different walks of life. The choir has a varied repertoire,...
Riviera International Singers Our choir, the Riviera International Singers, or RIS for short, was formed by Beryl Arnould in 1987. Since then, the choir has increased in number and developed a varied repertoire under the leadership of three more musical directors. During this time we have been able to support our chosen charities thanks to the generosity of our audiences and sponsors. We...
La Troupe d'acteurs du Quercy The Troupe is a predominantly British Amateur Dramatics society based in the town of Montaigu de Quercy. We put on 3 theatrical productions per year - a bilingual pantomime in January, a play in May and another production in September (revue, murder mystery night, short plays). We also have a busy social calendar with social events including meals, quiz nights,...