What is the single most effective way of developing an early understanding and grasp of French?

The answer for most KS3 students to the question above is simple: immersion. Seeing and hearing people speaking French right in front of them, in realistic but highly engaging and often amusing situations.

Interestingly, the “right in front of them” part of the above sentence, is a key element. For it reflects the way in which actors in a play can draw in students far more rapidly and more deeply than a film or TV production.

It is there, it is real, it is in front of them, it is engaging, and really is the next best thing to being in France.

This is why we have created BON VOYAGE – a theatrical performance that includes key vocabulary from Key Stage 2 and 3 including : holidays, travel, directions, the weather, family, food, numbers, hobbies and interests.

At one level, it entertains. But simultaneously it gives students confidence in their ability to understand and to speak French

Bon Voyage includes comedy, music and slick physical theatre to ensure the students are focused and interested throughout. The play makes French friendly and accessible and has been designed to engage today’s young people.

It reinforces student learning at KS3 and gives a truly memorable and positive experience of the French language.

As for the storyline, we find that Pierre flies into the sunny south of France for a surfing holiday with his cousin, Lola. All Pierre wants to do is surf but getting there seems to be a struggle for our simple soul!

Lola tries to keep Pierre on track as they try out local transport and follow directions to the beach. Finally they arrive at Surfers’ Cove – but…

To read more about the production and to make a booking please click here.

If you scroll down the page you can also see what French teachers say about this performance.

For more information please call 01287 669156 or for any other enquiries please email info@flyingtheatre.com