Live theatre, in English, in Strasbourg
Live theatre, in English, in Strasbourg
Photos now online The curtain has gone down for the last time on our production of Doubt: a parable by John Patrick Shanley, which ran from 23 to 26 April. In a Catholic school in the Bronx in 1964, the headmistress, Sister Aloysius, discovers that a priest may have crossed a line with a student. …
Tagora is sad to report the death of Martin Wright, long-time member of the group. He had been ill for a number of years.
Do you like punchy improv games with lots of audience participation? Do you like longform improv comedy inspired by a single suggestion? Maybe you’ve always wanted to see an improv show but never had the chance! This show is exactly what you’re looking for! Tagora’s improvisers are bringing you a completely unscripted show in two …
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 …