22.2.08 I have just seen your production of l'Etranger at JacksonsLane. Excellent acting and mise en scène. However, l'Etranger is not about a man who refuses to cry. It's about a man who cannot. Meursault is sick and has a pathology which belongs to our modern times. Meursault suffers from Kanner Syndrom better known as Autism, a mental condition which was going to be discovered two years after Camus wrote l'Etranger by a German doctor Kanner in 1944. If you find that grieving for your mother is absurd then consider the fact that Adolf Eichmann suffered from Kanner Syndrom which puts a different perspective on Meursault's act and behaviour. The book is very descriptive of the symptoms of the condition: detachment, physical discomfort, lack of feelings and compassion etc. I know, I suffer from it. In the book, the judge describes Meursault as an empty vessel carrying the evil of the world, which exactly what Eichmann was all about, acting on behalf of the collective unconscious of the masses bent on extermination. Indeed, Meursault is the Anti-Christ. I was born the week they hung Eichmann. Just like for Meursault, Eichmann's defense lawyers failed him because they didn't uncover his pathology which renders the judgement passed on him void. Indeed, the death penalty is wrong. Always. Regards, Catherine Laz
March 10th 2008
Catherine Laz. Lcathlaz@aol.com

does anybody happen to know, wheter l'etranger is going to be performed in munich again this month??? If so, when? Thanx
March 6th 2008
ilo. chefboss@hotmail.com

It has been a real delight to watch your performance of Animal Farm here in Paris. Congratulations and sincere thanks to the whole crew, for this great moment of fun dealing with quite a serious topic!
March 3rd 2008
Daniel Strul. daniel.strul@free.fr

I thought your production of L'Etranger at Jacksons Lane on 22/2/08 was superb. The adaptation for the stage was excellent as was the acting and the very imaginative direction. It was completely convincing and also reasonably easy to follow even though my French is not completely fluent. I hope you can put on more productions in the UK. Many thanks.
February 23rd 2008
Sally Burningham. sallyburningham@blueyonder.co.uk

It was marvellous to have such a good quality theatre yesterday in Rödermark with "your Animal Farm". It was really a great moment, thank you, I admire your work and your skills ! I'll stay in touch with you to get the information about all your productions and tour dates. I'd like to help "advertizing" since I think not enough people here were informed about performance. I find it very nice that you work on plays in both English and French (I'm French!!), bravo continuez ainsi!
April 21st 2007
Hélène . hema.orantes@t-online.de

Hello everybody, me and three of my teacher colleagues took a party of 80! school students to watch your performance of 'Animal Farm' in Berlin's 'Akademie der Künste', on Tursday 8th March 2007. We all were extremely curious to find out how you could possibly manage to put this story with its complex plot and all those animal characters on stage; you did such a brilliant job.My students especially liked that you spoke so clearly they finally felt the English language can also be understood outside the classroom. You really gave them a big ego-boost.It's unfortunate though there was no interval so we could have chucked out those ignorant oaves who spoiled it all a bit for us (and I'm afraid for you too). Looking forward to seeing you again. Meinhard Schadow,Goethe-Gymnasium Nauen
April 14th 2007
Meinhard Schadow. me.schadow.t-online.de

absolutely great
April 12nd 2007

One of the best plays I had ever seen this evening in the "Leipziger Schauspielhaus" at 19:30. It was great. Thanks to: Rebecca Naylor Michael Castleton David Laughton Fiona Putnam Edmund Wood, and all the others. Keep going on.
February 5th 2007
Tom Linz. tom.linz@gmx.net

We saw Animal Farm in Gothenburg only a few days ago. We enjoyed it thourouhly as it was versatile and entertaining with skillful acting. As my boyfriend is English speaking and loves the theatre so he was very much looking forward to finally going to see a play here in Sweden. Animal Farm is one of our favourite books and we think you did it justice. He was also very impressed with the fact that you did not use any pre-recorded sounds! We also felt the minimalistic approach to set design and costume was quite fitting.
November 29th 2006
Lisa & Jeff. jeffery_d_campbell@yahoo.ca

Thanks for a fun and different performance of Animal Farm in Gothenburg, Sweden yesterday. I admire the versatile skills of all the actors! Best of luck with future performances and productions!
November 28th 2006
Ulrika.

i forgot.... the music ... is there a way to know who playaed on the different tracks ? Was there Natacha Atlas too ? And the A Capella arabian song with 2 voices ?? It was so nice. I would be very grateful if you could help me !!! THanks a lot, Marie
April 4th 2006
Marie. rimalaya@yahoo.fr

We went to see 'L’Etranger' yesterday and had a wonderful time. Actors are great - and what a talent to play in a foreign language without mistakes and accent !! The scenery was simple and original, really, we had a very good time - and a lot of laugh ! X THANK YOU .
April 4th 2006
Marie. rimalaya@yahoo.fr

I went to see Educating Rita a few days ago and it was very enjoyable!!!! I had fantastic time and it was a pure delight!! Loved everything..from the acting to., the music, to the way the actual performance was in itself directed. KEEP THE GOOD WORK UP!!!! tour de force is a fantastic theatre company and I would love to see more productions here in malaysia
February 24th 2006
Nicole.

I saw 'Le petit Prince' this Wednesday in Stuttgart and it was great!!! The actors were really funny and they didn\'t make any mistakes!! But I couldn\'t find the names of the actors?? Maybe you could add their names on the site?? But I hope there will be other projects like 'le petit prince'!!!
November 11st 2005
Irene. Irenemaus1@gmx.de

J'ai beaucoup aim頌e Petit Prince à Hambourg, c'it super! J'aimerai bien connaître les noms des acteurs, je ne les ai pas trouv鳠dans votre website. Merci et à bientôt!
November 8th 2005
Laura Bolognesi laura-apsara@gmx.de

Le Petit Prince, Kempten,Oct.05 We saw your beautiful performence and enjoy it very much. The actors were top class also the music was so sensitiv. Thanks for this wonderful evening you gave us. Sylvia and friends
October 26th 2005
Sylvia. familie.randolf@t-online.de

The French course watched your play 'Le Petit Prince' in Kempten and we were absolutely thrilled at the performance. 'Tour de Force' are highly talented young artists who know how to play with great charm and humour. Thanks a lot! We do hope to see them again soon. Johanna, VHS Isny (adult school). October 2005
October 26th 2005
Johanna Schanbacher. johanna.schanbacher@freenet.de

Hi Ho! We are three students of the ability group English at the age of 17 and 18 years and we live near Berlin. On Wednesday, 2nd of February 2005 we watched your performance of "The Jungle Book". We liked the piece, although it was unexpected short, the way of presenting the animals was very good. Only in the beginning there were little problems to identify the characters like "Akela", but every character was very well, convincing and individuelly played. The music as well was very impressing, especially because you used nothing more than a bongo and your own voices. But we were a little bit disturbed about the end since it was really short and presented in a way that made us believe there is still missing a part (how Mowgli?s life will go onor how the animals will react towards him leaving the jungle). So we want to say that the artists get a great compliment for entertaining .
February 4th 2005
Students of the Friedrich-Gymnasium Luckenwalde.

Last Wednesday we watched your performance of "The Jungle Book" in Berlin. The artists did a great job for entertaining us. All the actors were really sportive with great movements and the music was very impressing and everything was easy to understand but in the end we were a little bit disturbed because we thought it would be longer... All in all a really nice show!
February 4th 2005
Anon.

Madeleine, is that really you? Where has that muddy kneed mountain biking girl from Sheffield gone?
January 7th 2005
Ben. benvisser67@hotmail.com

"Le Petit Prince" was absolutely great, I saw it in Gaesdonk December 22. I read the book but didn't like it very much but thanks you I really enjoyed the theatre. It was a great performance! Thanks a lot!
December 25th 2004
Clarissa. clariwanni@web.de

Hi! I saw Le Petit Prince yesterday in Hamburg and it was great! If the acters somehow will read it: Congratulations to the five of you and carry on like this! :) Greetings!
November 27th 2004
SARI. sari_nuur@hotmail.com

Le Petit Prince 15.11.2004 The play was interesting and professional!!!When will you be back in Hannover with another performance in French???
November 16th 2004
Class 9d/f Johann Comenius school, Germany. Christian.Riedel7@epost.de

I'm taking my students to see Pygmalion on November the 25th. We are reading the text in class and they are very excited about the play. I've taken my students to see "The Ghosts of Poe", "1984", "Oliver Twist" ... but I love Pygmalion, so I'm very excited too. I've seen the film "My Fair Lady" lots of times and I love the story. I think it's going to be a great experience.
November 11st 2004
Carmen. carmengaral@wanadoo.es

Yes, I too would like to know how long "Le Petit Prince" take ...When the child is 5 one has to take precautions ! Thanks !
November 7th 2004
Élène Giribone. hgiribone@hotmail.com

Does the play "Petit Prince" in T?n, Germany take place in this year?
October 29th 2004
Claudia. claudia.hekhorn@t-online.de

How long does the play "Petit Prince" take?
September 27th 2004
Anon

I saw "An Inspector Calls" in Stuttgart: excellent! I directed this play just recently in German, so it was interesting to find many similar and also different ideas...
April 28th 2004
Juergen Siehr. theater.szene.03.@web.de

Thanks for making us so welcome in Friedrichshafen thouroughly enjoyed the play and your company hope the tour continues to be a success.
March 19th 2004
Malcolm Wagg. thewaggs1967@hotmail.com

hey, we really liked your starring performance "An Inspector calls". The artists deserved a great compliment for entertaining our English class. :) Greetings from Plauen/Germany
January 30th 2004
Fizzy. fizline@uboot.com

You sent us a poster announcing a performance of "An Inspector calls" for the 9th February at LANDESTHEATER SCHWABEN - Where is that?
January 7th 2004
E. Schwarz. Schwarzbrod@t-online.de

I really enjoyed your performance of Inspector Calls in Prague on 12th December. It was kind to have the opportunity to speak with you after the performance. See you soon again.
December 20th 2003
Jan Broulik. honik@centrum.cz

It was nice to see another Michael Wagg (my namesake) is also in the business of making theatre. I live in Toronto, Canada, and work as a lighting designer, and technical director for Theatre Passe Murialle, Canada's premiere Independent Theatre. Cheers Michael!
September 8th 2003
Mickey Wagg. pictonmickey@hotmail.com

I don't know if it is because I haven't seen that many plays in my young life yet, especially english ones, but '1984' was definatly the best. It was great to see such great actors. What they did on this minimal equiped stage was fantastic! The whole team did very good job and I hope to see you more often here in Germany. Thank you.
April 11st 2003
Claudia. pieni_auringonkukka@yahoo.com

I just say '1984'
April 11st 2003
Anon.

Saw '1984' last night in Gothenburg. It was great to see English drama and your production was fantastic, the cast giving it their all. All the more chilling with with what is happening in the world right now! When will you be coming back?
March 18th 2003
Sarah s.winterflood@btinternet.co.uk

Waggy, I hope its going well. Lucy and I thought it was excellent, especially your harmonizing! Send me a postcard or an email. PS. Andy wants to know if you are definitely coming to his stag weekend (Aug 9th-10th) Let me know asap as we have to pay a deposit v.soon. Cheers mate. Take care. James
February 24th 2003
James Cunliffe. james.cunliffe@talk21.com

wow, just coming from the theatre in aschaffenburg / germany... i'm impressed, you guys (and girl ;) totally rock! loved your design, your music, your playing - and the book of course ;) cu! bye, keep on playing sven
February 20th 2003
Sven. svensvensson@gmx.de

I had a wonderful time and a great laugh "the Importance of being Ernest" - a play not to be missed !
January 20th 2002
Adam aLs - Kuwait q8izz@hotmail.com

Salut tout le monde! Aujourd’hui, je suis allu thâtre et j’ai vu la pièce 'Le Petit Prince' ... C’it très amusant et drôle!!! Le grand compliment...! Le comen du petit prince est très très mignon! Malheureusement, je ne trouvait pas de photos de lui et de sa ipe... Vous pourriez envoyer quelques photos (et les autographes) à moi, s’il vou plaît! Je serrais très content, si vous exauciez le souhait de moi. J’attends une rnse (entreriez en contact avec moi - fun4everyone@gmx.net). Merci beaucoup à l’avance! Grosses bises, Nico de Zwickau (en Allemagne) December 1st 2005
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DJ Kolja 2oo5. fun4everyone@gmx.net