Live theatre, in English, in Strasbourg
Live theatre, in English, in Strasbourg
We’re launching a new series of play readings for the first half of 2026. Mostly online via Zoom, since the formula is popular, but we’re hoping to arrange at least one real-life meeting as well. Online readings take place on the following Sunday mornings starting at 11:00. They normally last between 1½ and 2 hours. …
“Life, you know, is rather like opening a tin of sardines. We all of us are looking for the key.” Tagora’s “An evening of Alan Bennett” opens on 29 January. Tickets now on sale. Alan Bennett – British screenwriter, dramatist, actor – is unsurpassed in his eye for detail. His words may sting or caress, but …
The Madness of George III As part of An Evening of Alan Bennett we will be performing a couple of scenes from his play The Madness of George III. A reading/audition will be held on Tuesday 16 September at 18:30 in our rehearsal room at the Palais de l’Europe. Should the idea of taking part …
Tagora’s all-level improv workshop, by Nikki Lynn Michaelson, is back. Nikki writes Discover and practice the age-old art of theatrical make-em-ups with a friendly group of English-speakers from all over the world. Explore the possibilities of your imagination by creating characters, environments and scenarios with your scene partners. Learn how to build a scene step-by-step …
Our good friend, Hans-Jürgen Bartsch, died on 1 August 2025. He was the Godfather of Tagora; he took part in our creation and served as Treasurer for the first years of the society’s existence. More importantly, he was its lifelong friend. HJ was a senior legal official of the Council of Europe but what distinguished …
Tagora is sorry to hear of the death of Alan Todd, which took place on 9 July 2025. He was 75. After a successful career at the Council of Europe from 1982 to 2010 Alan moved to the La Rochelle area of France. During his time in Strasbourg, however, he was a great supporter of …
Tagora’s production programmed for April 2026 is Doubt: A parable by John Patrick Shanley. Julia Whitham will be directing. The play is set in a New York Catholic school in the 1960s. The school principal suspects that one of the teaching fathers is abusing vulnerable pupils. But without proof, what action should she take? Characters …
Thus did the author, N.F. Simpson, describe his play One way pendulum – Tagora’s production for June 2025. One way pendulum was first produced in London in 1959. The plot defies description, featuring a choir of “speak-your-weight” machines, a reconstruction of the Old Bailey built in a domestic living-room and a cast of marginally believable …
The Théâtre national de Strasbourg is circulating a notice aimed at men and women aged between 30 and 70 years born in the UK. They’re looking to fill roles for a production in March 2026. If you haven’t seen the announcement, have a look at the Tagora Facebook page or download it here.
There is more to life than theatre – yes, really – and a few of our members have another pastime. The Red Hot Chilli Dippers will be taking the plunge into the icy waters of the Bischheim Ballastière on Sunday 2 February in one of two events organised to celebrate Brigid’s Day. On 1 February …