Onatti writes new exciting plays and uses different modern styles of theatre to make foreign languages accessible and mix language learning with entertainment.
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To achieve this we craft the spoken word to complement your teaching.
Shipwrecked en France
Play in French
Play touring from Jan - July 2026
Max, a curious and slightly over-confident boy is on holiday with his parents in France.
Bored of sunbathing and determined to have an adventure, he goes off with his inflatable dinghy into the sea.
But when a strong current pulls him far down the coast, Max ends up stranded far far down the coast.
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To get back, Max must walk for miles along the coastline. Everyone he meets on his long walk back only speaks French but Max's French is only basic.
Along the way each encounter is funny, challenging, and full of misunderstandings as Max tries to communicate with his broken French, some wild gestures, and a lot of guesswork.
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As he journeys on, Max begins to grow in confidence — not just in his language skills, but in himself. But he knows his mum will be frantic with worry - or perhaps she hasn't even noticed he's gone!
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A playful, fast-paced adventure that blends comedy, French Language and culture, and courage.
LANGUAGE
This play is in French and English for students who are at the beginning of their French learning. Performed by 1 native French and 1 English performer.
AGE
Pitched at students aged around 9-12 years old who are learning French
LENTGH
This play is 45 mins long
PARTICIPATION
Some students from the audience will be encouraged to take on the roles of several characters in the play.
This is not pre-rehearsed. This adds a very entertaining element to Onatti's performances
Every play is accompanied with worksheets.
These are available to download on this website.
They contain a synopsis of the play, some extracts from the written script and some useful words and phrases
Ibstock Place School | Feb 2025
...amazing
...the children and staff loved it. I have had many positive comments. Great feedback! I am so pleased the children were given the opportunity to engage as well.
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St Albans School | March 2025
...the best ever
... The play was the best ever, I seem to say this every year 😉 but it is true. They really had fun and engaged.
They were excellent! Always such a treat to have you round.
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ESMS Junior School | Feb 2025
...a brilliant time
...a lovely and engaging play this afternoon. The children had a brilliant time and were very excited and enthused by the whole thing. They were able to pick up some new French vocabulary as well.
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Aberdour School | Feb 2025
...brilliantly pitched
...It was absolutely brilliant! Thank you. Brilliantly pitched to their level, high engagement and enjoyment all round. The actors were amazing and on it.
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