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Pourquoi/Why?
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Theatre Sans Accents (TSA) is an emerging and ambitious theatre company which creates exciting and original pieces of theatre beyond cultural and language boundaries.
Our societies nowadays are more cosmopolitan than ever and rich of this diversity, they create new identities and languages that are worth expressing and exploring. Theatre as a method of language learning is a relatively recent discipline that academics have been researching for the past thirty years. TSA believes that both the creative and linguistic process can be mutually beneficial to the actor and the individual and provide fast and effective results.
Language in all its forms is the essence of Theatre and inspired by Antonin Artaud's ethos of somehow breaking through language to re-create theatre, we, at TSA aim to achieve this reunification. We wanted the name of our company "Theatre Sans Accents" to reflect that ethos: a unique theatrical language made from a plurality of accents/intonations.
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, Theatre Sans Accents (TSA) is an emerging and ambitious theatre company which creates exciting and original pieces of theatre beyond cultural and language boundaries.
Our societies nowadays are more cosmopolitan than ever and rich of this diversity, they create new identities and languages that are worth expressing and exploring. Theatre as a method of language learning is a relatively recent discipline that academics have been researching for the past thirty years. TSA believes that both the creative and linguistic process can be mutually beneficial to the actor and the individual and provide fast and effective results.
Language in all its forms is the essence of Theatre and inspired by Antonin Artaud's ethos of somehow breaking through language to re-create theatre, we, at TSA aim to achieve this reunification. We wanted the name of our company "Theatre Sans Accents" to reflect that ethos: a unique theatrical language made from a plurality of accents/intonations.
Comment/How?
With a strong educational emphasis, we produce workshops with both children and adults in mind coming from all horizons who wish to learn a foreign language in a practical and non academic environment. We specialise in English and French as a second language, and all speakers are welcome: complete beginners, intermediate and advanced.
We have a holistic approach to teaching and acting. By using various acting techniques (focus on body language, elocution, emotions through improvisation, characterisation work) we encourage individuals to experience the language in concrete situations, building up communication abilities and confidence in a safe and relaxed environment.
Our method is simple and tested. Based on linguistic research and field observations, we have developped a three stages program to improve linguistic and creative skills:
* Breaking through language: Daring to speak the foreign language and accepting to make mistakes, finding enjoyment again in speaking up.
* Re-appropriation of the word: Speaking the language with confidence in a non-robotic, adding intentions and emotions to the words and (re)connecting to what is being said.
* Interpretation : Being able to learn and enact a foreign text accurately.
We offer collaborative and diverting hands-on sessions to experience foreign languages without the pressure of the classroom, boost motivation and improve inter-cultural and social competences.
We can accommodate all your needs and take pride in being highly flexible with our workshops:
After-school clubs, school interventions, regular classes, private tuitions, one-off event and corporate team building...
If you're interested in taking part or booking one of our workshops, please get in touch: hello@theatresansaccents.co.uk
With a strong educational emphasis, we produce workshops with both children and adults in mind coming from all horizons who wish to learn a foreign language in a practical and non academic environment. We specialise in English and French as a second language, and all speakers are welcome: complete beginners, intermediate and advanced.
We have a holistic approach to teaching and acting. By using various acting techniques (focus on body language, elocution, emotions through improvisation, characterisation work) we encourage individuals to experience the language in concrete situations, building up communication abilities and confidence in a safe and relaxed environment.
Our method is simple and tested. Based on linguistic research and field observations, we have developped a three stages program to improve linguistic and creative skills:
* Breaking through language: Daring to speak the foreign language and accepting to make mistakes, finding enjoyment again in speaking up.
* Re-appropriation of the word: Speaking the language with confidence in a non-robotic, adding intentions and emotions to the words and (re)connecting to what is being said.
* Interpretation : Being able to learn and enact a foreign text accurately.
We offer collaborative and diverting hands-on sessions to experience foreign languages without the pressure of the classroom, boost motivation and improve inter-cultural and social competences.
We can accommodate all your needs and take pride in being highly flexible with our workshops:
After-school clubs, school interventions, regular classes, private tuitions, one-off event and corporate team building...
If you're interested in taking part or booking one of our workshops, please get in touch: hello@theatresansaccents.co.uk
Qui/Who?
Marion Geoffray,
Director/Founder, theatre practitioner and bilingual actress
Marion is a professionally trained actress who has studied Drama both in France and in the UK. After completing her MA at RADA in 2011, she performed in many stage productions and films in and around London. She has an extensive background in teaching Drama to both children and adults in various settings (workshops, schools, communities, festivals, private). In 2013 she created bilingual (French/English) workshops in partnership with EDUCA London, devising and directing original end of year shows with her students. Since then, she has collaborated with The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, Festival d’Avignon, The Fringe, The BBC, Edinburgh Acting School, Drama Studio, Theatre Re, Edinburgh University and many other institutions delivering workshops, producing shows and providing consultancy. With TSA, Marion has finally found a space and a voice to express herself and share her passion for languages and Theatre. She particularly enjoys exploring the boundaries of language whilst questioning gender, social behaviours and cultural clichés on stage.
Marion Geoffray,
Director/Founder, theatre practitioner and bilingual actress
Marion is a professionally trained actress who has studied Drama both in France and in the UK. After completing her MA at RADA in 2011, she performed in many stage productions and films in and around London. She has an extensive background in teaching Drama to both children and adults in various settings (workshops, schools, communities, festivals, private). In 2013 she created bilingual (French/English) workshops in partnership with EDUCA London, devising and directing original end of year shows with her students. Since then, she has collaborated with The Crescent Theatre in Birmingham, Festival d’Avignon, The Fringe, The BBC, Edinburgh Acting School, Drama Studio, Theatre Re, Edinburgh University and many other institutions delivering workshops, producing shows and providing consultancy. With TSA, Marion has finally found a space and a voice to express herself and share her passion for languages and Theatre. She particularly enjoys exploring the boundaries of language whilst questioning gender, social behaviours and cultural clichés on stage.
Andrew Jeffrey
Associate Project Producer
Andrew Jeffrey is an experienced producer having worked for the last 4 years with the Edinburgh International Science Festival to develop their theatre programming. During his time with the organisation he produced an award winning project ‘Science in the Spotlight’. Prior to his experience with the science festival Andrew worked for Scottish Youth Theatre as a workshop facilitator, storyteller and director. He was part of the devising team for the 2012 Christmas production ‘Oh Crumbs, Scary Biscuits!’ a promenade performance of Hansel and Gretel.
Andrew is passionate about theatre that engages audiences in exciting new ways with subjects they might not always connect with. He is currently working as a producer for Frozen Charlotte on their brand new show ‘Valentina’s Galaxy’, which will premiere in spring 2018. In addition to this, Andrew will be completing a Federation of Scottish Theatre producer placement with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company.
Associate Project Producer
Andrew Jeffrey is an experienced producer having worked for the last 4 years with the Edinburgh International Science Festival to develop their theatre programming. During his time with the organisation he produced an award winning project ‘Science in the Spotlight’. Prior to his experience with the science festival Andrew worked for Scottish Youth Theatre as a workshop facilitator, storyteller and director. He was part of the devising team for the 2012 Christmas production ‘Oh Crumbs, Scary Biscuits!’ a promenade performance of Hansel and Gretel.
Andrew is passionate about theatre that engages audiences in exciting new ways with subjects they might not always connect with. He is currently working as a producer for Frozen Charlotte on their brand new show ‘Valentina’s Galaxy’, which will premiere in spring 2018. In addition to this, Andrew will be completing a Federation of Scottish Theatre producer placement with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company.