Welcome to Théâtre Sans Frontières (TSF)
Patron Robert Lepage
Welcome to Théâtre Sans Frontières - creating an international theatre of excellence that celebrates world languages and cultures. Acclaimed for its innovative, accessible and physical style and dedicated to creating world theatre, TSF gathers together an international cast of actors to perform theatre based on stories in their original language. Using visual storytelling enhanced by mime, masks, puppetry, clowning, dance and music, TSF brings languages to life for all its audiences.
Thank you / Merci / Gracias
WHAT'S ON
Many Happy Returns - Returning 29 Sept-9 Oct 2025
Language: English
TSF retour their successful 100th anniversary show celebrating the Northumberland Library Service.
"Absolutely brilliant. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey from 1924 to now. Very informative, great fun and very relaxed atmosphere. Thank you."
"First Class!"
"Excellent evening, educational, fun and engaging."
"Great entertainment, well researched and presented with style and gusto! A fitting tribute to a great service. Well done to all involved!"
Visiting Libraries in Northumberland, 29 Sept-9 Oct 25
Our Adult Drama Group based in the Queens Hall, under the direction of Sarah Kemp, take a light hearted look at libraries, their history in Northumberland, and how we love them. With music and sparkling upbeat songs from Jan Longbottom, and visuals from Ken Patterson.
"Really great!"
TSF retour their successful 100th anniversary show celebrating the Northumberland Library Service.
"Absolutely brilliant. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey from 1924 to now. Very informative, great fun and very relaxed atmosphere. Thank you."
"First Class!"
"Excellent evening, educational, fun and engaging."
"Great entertainment, well researched and presented with style and gusto! A fitting tribute to a great service. Well done to all involved!"
Visiting Libraries in Northumberland, 29 Sept-9 Oct 25
Our Adult Drama Group based in the Queens Hall, under the direction of Sarah Kemp, take a light hearted look at libraries, their history in Northumberland, and how we love them. With music and sparkling upbeat songs from Jan Longbottom, and visuals from Ken Patterson.
"Really great!"
Seeds of Hope: A Ukraine/ Tynedale Arts collaboration 2024
Language: Ukrainian / English
Since October 22, artists from Ukraine and Tynedale have been meeting and talking, improvising and interacting through various media to find ways to work together. Seeds of Hope is the outcome of that collaboration. Last year in 2024, we performed outdoors at Ladycross Quarry, mounted an exhibition of Ukrainian and Tynedale artists at the Queens Hall, ran a Film Making week for local teenagers and created a multi-disciplinary performance specifically for Hexham Abbey. Here's some feedback from our Arrival production at Summer solstice in the Abbey:
'So glad I came; very ‘affecting’ beautiful singing and effective performance, stunning imagery…soo good."
"Totally overwhelming. Inexplicable and so memorable"
"So atmospheric. Wonderful acoustics for the haunting beautiful musi
"Love the new collective poem, the circles, the humour, and of course the singing. Very moving.
Forces of history have brought us together to find common ground, to find a sense of collective agency, seeking a unique voice here in this corner of Tynedale - holding important values: unity, common humanity, a sense of place and belonging.
Future plans include making a book commemorating the larger project and planning future performances with the Seeds of Hope group.
Since October 22, artists from Ukraine and Tynedale have been meeting and talking, improvising and interacting through various media to find ways to work together. Seeds of Hope is the outcome of that collaboration. Last year in 2024, we performed outdoors at Ladycross Quarry, mounted an exhibition of Ukrainian and Tynedale artists at the Queens Hall, ran a Film Making week for local teenagers and created a multi-disciplinary performance specifically for Hexham Abbey. Here's some feedback from our Arrival production at Summer solstice in the Abbey:
'So glad I came; very ‘affecting’ beautiful singing and effective performance, stunning imagery…soo good."
"Totally overwhelming. Inexplicable and so memorable"
"So atmospheric. Wonderful acoustics for the haunting beautiful musi
"Love the new collective poem, the circles, the humour, and of course the singing. Very moving.
Forces of history have brought us together to find common ground, to find a sense of collective agency, seeking a unique voice here in this corner of Tynedale - holding important values: unity, common humanity, a sense of place and belonging.
Future plans include making a book commemorating the larger project and planning future performances with the Seeds of Hope group.
Le Tour de France- Free Digital adventure
Language French/English
Explore France, its language and culture through this thrilling and fast-paced adventure story about the world's greatest cycle race.
Ideal for students (aged 7 -11) at home or for schools seeking online resources for the Summer Term.
Treat your class to a 7- part adventure, filmed in France and following the Tour de France. With a further 30 odd videos to watch.
Free videos include Ned Boulting ITV's award winning sports commentator introducing the famous race; 7 songs to learn and sing a long to; A pop video to watch; how to mend a puncture, info about Joan of Arc, winemaking and Time off in Paris!
All free and geared for 7-11 years. Guaranteed a wonderful French introductory experience for your class. See our educational resources on our Resource Materials page.
Explore France, its language and culture through this thrilling and fast-paced adventure story about the world's greatest cycle race.
Ideal for students (aged 7 -11) at home or for schools seeking online resources for the Summer Term.
Treat your class to a 7- part adventure, filmed in France and following the Tour de France. With a further 30 odd videos to watch.
Free videos include Ned Boulting ITV's award winning sports commentator introducing the famous race; 7 songs to learn and sing a long to; A pop video to watch; how to mend a puncture, info about Joan of Arc, winemaking and Time off in Paris!
All free and geared for 7-11 years. Guaranteed a wonderful French introductory experience for your class. See our educational resources on our Resource Materials page.
Sherlock Holmes:
The Speckled Band
The Speckled Band
Language: English
Delve into the highly deductive mind of a super sleuth in this new production of one of the most popular Sherlock Holmes stories.
TSF recently toured this wonderful performance to Tenerife, visiting theatres in El Sauzal , Adeje, and Santa Cruz. Performed with Spanish subtitles this highly attended show went down a storm. We played both to a host of Spanish secondary school children and multi lingual audiences around the island.
Delve into the highly deductive mind of a super sleuth in this new production of one of the most popular Sherlock Holmes stories.
TSF recently toured this wonderful performance to Tenerife, visiting theatres in El Sauzal , Adeje, and Santa Cruz. Performed with Spanish subtitles this highly attended show went down a storm. We played both to a host of Spanish secondary school children and multi lingual audiences around the island.
Many Happy Returns: Adult Drama Group Queens Hall
"It was very enjoyable, I could hear every word. It was a good mix of mime, movement, music, dance and history, linking all the stories together. And the history of the library service was so interesting. (93 year old)" Bellingham
Seeds of Hope - Lost and Found
Ukrainian and Tynedale Artists from the Seeds Hope team celebrate the opening of their exhibition in the Queens Hall- Lost & Found
Many Happy Returns- Protests win over closure of Libraries
Bellingham workshop sessions
Language: English
New community activities in Bellingham, with mindful movement sessions to gently wake up the body and increase flexibility. Enjoy collaborative games and drama based activities that encourage creativity. Every Wednesday, 10.30am -12pm
Running 15th-29th January 2025, Bellingham Town Hall.
Book your free place now. 01434 220495
Here's a short trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LFAxlX_G0Q
Watch out for future dates!
New community activities in Bellingham, with mindful movement sessions to gently wake up the body and increase flexibility. Enjoy collaborative games and drama based activities that encourage creativity. Every Wednesday, 10.30am -12pm
Running 15th-29th January 2025, Bellingham Town Hall.
Book your free place now. 01434 220495
Here's a short trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LFAxlX_G0Q
Watch out for future dates!
