"Peter Joucla has created a skillful and adaptable set design which enabled the actors to change from one scene to the other in a very effective way. Watching this performance was a simple joy." On Pygmalion, Der Patriot – Lippstader Zeitung, March 2011

"The young theatre goers were very much entertained and amused by the excellent direction which allowed everyone to follow the story without an advanced knowledge of French." On Le Petit Prince, Remscheider General Anzeiger, February 2011

"[the production]... handsomely designed in red, white and black by Vali Mahlouji, gives vivid life to the rhetorical oppositions - of poetic and demonic language, of spittle and jewels, of rubber gloves and evening gloves - that structure the piece. " On Lacombe Lucien, Robert Shore, Time Out, 2003

"Effective live music and a skilful use of props. At the end of the performance the audience clearly demonstrated their obvious enjoyment with a huge and lasting applause." On Le Petit Prince, Siegener Zeitung, Feb 2011

"A moving, convincing and entertaining mis en scene, consistent in every detail." On Pygmalion, Landsberger Tagblatt, Feb 2011

"Abel Aboualiten was exactly as one would imagine Monsieur Ibrahim would be, and gives his character wisdom and a joy for life." On Monsieur Ibrahim et Les Fleurs du Coran, Schwabische Zeitung, March 2011

"Delightful fun greeted with tumultuous applause and whistles of approbation." On Pygmalion, Ludenscheider

"Hats off for the director Peter Joucla who succeeds in taking the story from the realm of fantasy to the stage without losing any of the magic." Schwäbische Zeitung, December 2004

"This new adaptation of George Orwell's 1984 continues a brilliant Tour De Force tradition." Schweinfurter Tagblatt

"Mind-blowing...gruesomely beautiful." On The Ghosts of Poe, Frankische Handeszeitung

"The virtuosic ensemble built a bridge into the hearts of all the children in the audience." On The Jungle Book, Frankische Landeszeitung, February 2005

"A delightful play of the imagination, leaving plenty of room for poetry." On Le Petit Prince, Schwäbische Zeitung, December 2004

"Young Person's theatre at its very very best." Westfäalische Rundschau, February 2005

artistic policy

Tour De Force celebrates the diversity of our cultures and opposes discrimination. We believe that theatre can be a force for entertainment, education and above all for change.

The company seeks to work with people from all sections of the community, regardless of race, colour or sexuality. Tour De Force is committed to advertising its acting vacancies, to ensure that all performers, regardless of experience or influence, have the opportunity of working with us.

To bring together dynamic new creative talent
To produce innovative professional theatre for a wide range of audiences, both in the UK and abroad.
To initiate inclusive projects which enable all sections of the community to become involved in theatre and to be inspired by its potential to provoke, enrich and entertain.
To make our work accessible to children and young people.
To produce the best of French and English language work and tour it across the world.
To develop the role of music in conventional theatre and storytelling.

We believe that theatre can be a force for entertainment, education and above all for change.

As a professional touring theatre company we have rigorous standards for our work. We believe that children and young adults deserve the very best of theatre, they are our toughest critics. Some of our productions are aimed specifically at younger audiences, as for instance Jungle Book. Others are more suited to an older audience – such as language or drama students. We take care in making our theatre as inclusive as possible. Even if the play is in French, we want the whole audience to understand what is happening.

WHAT WE OFFER TO SCHOOLS

A performance in your own premises.
A Question and Answer session with the actors and director.
An Information Pack, including the show’s Script and the Production Notes.
Custom-designed Drama Workshops exploring with the director and actors the process of bringing classic stories to life.

We are keen to use the guidelines for achievement within the National Curriculum for the years and key stages of children and young adults we work with. We are guided by the National Curriculum Framework and Ofsted's guidance on the development of education within schools past age 16 and above.

education policy