Projet interlangue: Revisitons le mythe de Roméo & Juliette

Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 16 February 2023 > Pedagogy

Nous avons travaillé avec nos classes de 4e dans le cadre du projet Numook, organisé par Littérature Jeunesse. Le projet Numook consiste à élaborer un livre numérique original, insérant du texte, des vidéos, des bandes son audio, des illustrations et autres liens hypertextes grâce au site Book Creator, disponible gratuitement et utilisable sans téléchargement, directement … Continue reading “Projet interlangue: Revisitons le mythe de Roméo & Juliette”

Scottish First Minister Resigns

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 15 February 2023 > In the News

On 15 February, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced she was resigning after eight years in the post. Like Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’ Prime Minister, less than a month ago, Sturgeon blamed the brutality of political life for her resignation. Nicola Sturgeon has been an MSP (Member of the Scottish Parliament) since the first elections … Continue reading “Scottish First Minister Resigns”

Author Hanif Kureishi Chronicles Life from Hospital Bed

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 10 February 2023 > In the News Shine Bright Lycée

Buddha of Suburbia author Hanif Kureishi, 68, is hospitalised in Rome after a fall. His four limbs are paralysed and doctors don’t know if he will walk again. But he is using his voice to venture out into the world, and finding nourishment in the responses of his readers. Kureishi’s son, Carlo, encouraged him to … Continue reading “Author Hanif Kureishi Chronicles Life from Hospital Bed”

South African Theatre, Music and Dance

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 10 February 2023 > Shine Bright Lycée What's On

William Kentridge’s work draws on South African culture and history as well as classical influences. He plunges his audience into a multi-sensory experience combining theatre, dance, music, film, drawing and animation. His show Sibyl is presented at Châtelet in Paris. Kentridge used his art to oppose apartheid and since the birth of the Rainbow Nation … Continue reading “South African Theatre, Music and Dance”

Faith Ringgold: Black Art Matters

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 10 February 2023 > Shine Bright Collège Shine Bright Lycée What's On

Over a long career Faith Ringgold has used her art to support civil rights for African Americans and feminist causes. The first retrospective of her work in France makes the message clear through its title “Black is Beautiful”. Ringgold was born in 1930 in Harlem and grew up surrounded by the art, literature and music … Continue reading “Faith Ringgold: Black Art Matters”

Irish and British Film Festival in Villeurbanne

Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 09 February 2023 > What's On

The Ciné O’Clock British and Irish Film Festival in Villeurbanne will be presenting its 27th edition from 22-26 February. There are some great previews of upcoming releases. On of the Oscar nominees is Colin O’Farrell, for Martin McDonagh’s  The Banshees of Inisherin  (the most nominated film this year). If you haven’t caught it yet, it’s … Continue reading “Irish and British Film Festival in Villeurbanne”

David Hockney: Pop Art in Aix-en-Provence

Posted by Speakeasy News > Tuesday 07 February 2023 > What's On

The British Tate museum has a large collection of David Hockney’s work. A large selection from the collection is on view in Aix-en-Provence, a great opportunity to appreciate the variety of Britain’s most famous pop artist, from his California swimming-pool paintings to collages, portraits and objects. Hockney was born in Yorkshire in 1937, and despite … Continue reading “David Hockney: Pop Art in Aix-en-Provence”

Zanele Muholi: Visual Activism

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 01 February 2023 > Shine Bright Lycée What's On

South African photographer Zanele Muholi describes themself as a visual activist. For the last 20 years, Muholi has explored the depiction of black women and the LGBTQIA+ community. Muholi’s photos are included in several modern art collections around the world and the major exhibition of their work at Tate Modern in London from 2021 has … Continue reading “Zanele Muholi: Visual Activism”

Jacinda Ardern Resigns as NZ Prime Minister

Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 19 January 2023 > In the News Shine Bright Collège Shine Bright Lycée

On 19 January, New Zealand’s Prime Minister announced that not only would she not seek re-election this year, she was resigning with effect on 7 February. On 19 January, New Zealand’s Prime Minister announced that not only would she not seek re-election this year, she was resigning with effect on 7 February. Ms Ardern said … Continue reading “Jacinda Ardern Resigns as NZ Prime Minister”