About Us

Beauville Arts is a performing arts organisation based in Lot-et-Garonne in the south west of France. We are a limited French company (SARL) and an official Sejour de Vacances regulated by the French government. The Directors Jonathan Mallalieu and Claire Mallalieu set the company up in 2002.

Performing arts camps

We specialise in running performing arts / musical theatre holiday camps for young people. Our courses are taught in English and help develop English language skills as well as nurturing performing arts talent. We bring together young people and performing arts professionals to stage inspiring, high-quality shows and concerts. We help develop the talent and skills of our students in music, theatre and dance, which in turn boosts their confidence and helps them create lifelong friendships and memories. Our expertise, international ethos and friendly, encouraging atmosphere have led to us working with over 10,000 young people, staging over two hundred shows and concerts in locations in France, UK, Germany and even in China.

Our work with schools

We are specialists at working with schools and offer a range of bespoke music, drama and dance courses, both residential and non-residential. Find out more here.

Adult courses

Tailor-made corporate courses can also be organised either on or off-site. Team-building activities range from Drama Games to Rock Concerts and everything in between.

We are friendly, professional and flexible, so please contact us to discuss how we can meet your requirements.

Jonathan Mallalieu MA(Oxon), PGCE

Jonathan studied music at Oxford University and worked as a freelance musician before postgraduate studies at London University and St Andrew’s University. Jonathan has had a distinguished career in the world of Performing Arts and has been Director of Music in several UK and international schools.

He has extensive experience as a theatrical director, having produced over seventy full-scale musical shows including Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, Oliver, The Insect Play, Grease, West Side Story and many more!

Jonathan has composed TV theme tunes, cinema commercials and music for documentaries, video and short film, in the UK, Europe and the United States. He has also written many songs, piano pieces, orchestral works, educational music and a musical.

He is now a freelance composer, musician and producer as well as Artistic Director of Beauville Arts.

Claire Mallalieu BSc(Hons), MRICS

Claire has had a successful career as a surveyor and planning consultant spanning over 15 years. She has combined this with orchestral playing and other musical activities.

Claire teaches piano and violin and is heavily involved in the local community She was elected a local councillor in March 2008.

Claire is Administrative Director of Beauville Arts and one of her areas of responsibility is liaison with our regulatory body, the Direction Départementale de la Jeunesse et des Sports.

Beauville Arts team

Jonathan and Claire work with a team of freelance performing arts professionals – experienced and fully qualified specialists – to deliver Beauville Arts’ summer camps and holiday courses. Learn more about our teaching staff.

BAFA qualified activity coordinators are an additional part of this team and they organise leisure activities and entertainment for students, as well as providing pastoral care. BAFA is a French training programme that covers organising activities and safeguarding the safety, security and well-being of young people.

Students stay in 8 or 12 berth dormitory tents at Les-2-Lacs, a family-run campsite situated in a beautiful valley just outside Beauville. Beauville Arts occupies a private field on the site where the dormitory tents, with built-in bunk beds, are arranged around a covered dining/relaxation area. Whilst beds and pillows are provided students should bring their own sleeping bag and pillow case.

Each tent is assigned a staff member who oversees the well-being of students in their charge and sleeps in the tent overnight. Any students needing to use bathroom facilties overnight will be accompanied by this staff member who is also the first port of call in tending to any minor illnesses.

There is no electricity supply in the tents though mobile phones, cameras etc can be charged at the rehearsal facilities. Please note that there is a very limited mobile phone reception at the campsite. The site is within walking distance of the rehearsal venue as well as the facilities of Beauville village itself.

Breakfast is taken at the campsite and lunch is served at the rehearsal venue in the village. Hot evening meals will be provided at a variety of locations including at the campsite, and at L’Ancien Presbytère, home of Beauville Arts.

Beauville, Lot-et-Garonne (47) is between Toulouse and Bordeaux in south west France. The nearest city is Agen, a 20 minutes drive to the south west. Cahors lies 45 minutes to the east and the historic town of Moissac is 30 minutes away to the south-east.

Beauville has a population of 565. It supports a lively, predominantly agricultural, community and has all necessary services including a doctor, pharmacy, local supermarket, post office, tourist office, bank, café, restaurant and boulangerie.

Where do the students sleep?

In Beauville, students sleep in 8 or 12 berth dormitory tents with built-in bunk beds on our own private field at the village campsite. Each tent is assigned a staff member / activity coordinator who sleeps in the tent with the students. Students need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow case. Girls and boys occupy separate tents.

At Valbonne on the Côte d’Azur, students occupy single or twin room student accommodation onsite at the Centre International de Valbonne. Each room is equipped with a basin with shared WC & shower facilities provided on each corridor. All bedding is provided. Activity coordinators occupy adjacent rooms and oversee the students at all times.

What if my child needs to use the bathroom or feels ill/homesick during the night?

Our activity coordinators are there to be woken up – they really don’t mind! Any child wishing to use bathroom facilities will be accompanied by their activity coordinator. At Beauville no child is allowed out of their tent alone.

Can my child be in the same tent /room as their friend / sibling?

Tents are single sex and grouped by age. We will however do our maximum to accommodate such requests which must be made in advance.

At Valbonne twin rooms are reserved for younger participants in the first instance. Older students will usually find themselves in single rooms. All rooms are arranged on the same corridor.

When should students arrive?

Beauville – all students (residential and non-residential) should arrive at the campsite by 15.00 on the first day of the course. Students requiring a transfer from Toulouse airport should land by mid-morning. Thereafter hours for day-students are 09.00 to 18.30.

Valbonne – all students should arrive by 10.30 on the first day of the course. Residential students requiring a transfer from Nice airport should aim to land at 09.00 / 09.30. Arrival may be possible on the previous evening though please contact us prior to booking flights. Thereafter hours for day students are 09.30 to 18.30.

Germany…

What are the hours for non-residential students?

Following arrival day, rehearsal hours are:

Beauville: 09.00 – 18.30

Valbonne: 09.30 – 18.30 (though students can be dropped off from 08.30)

Germany…

When do students leave?

Non-residential students leave with their parents following the show/concert.

Residential students can either leave with their parents after the show/concert or the following morning. Those requiring station or airport transfers will leave the following morning.

How many students do you accept on each course?

Musical Theatre: 48

How old do I have to be?

Musical Theatre: Ages 8 to 18

What is the ratio of boys to girls?

Musical theatre: Boys will normally make up approximately one third of the cast.

What is the ratio of Residential to Non-Residential students?

In Beauville the vast majority of students are residential.

In Valbonne approximately 25% of the cast are residential, the majority being day students.

Germany…

My child wants to act and dance but not sing. Is this possible?

Short answer: No. We work on an ‘everyone does everything’ basis and whilst we try to play to each individual’s strengths all students are expected to participate enthusiastically in every area of the production.

My child will be one of the younger ones, does this mean that he/she won’t get a big role?

Not at all. For rehearsals the cast is divided into three ‘workshop’ groups based on age. Different scenes will be played by different groups and within the groups roles swapped around. There will thus be several students playing the same role within a show giving all students a chance to shine. All students will have lines in the final performance.

What should they wear for the show?

A ‘What to bring’ list provided to participants will include clothing specific to the performance.

Will there be a DVD of the show?

Musical theatre courses: Yes, but not until the Autumn. We will notify you once available.

When do you announce your programme?

Our website is updated with the following years’ programme at the end of September. Past students, and those on our mailing list, will be notified by email. We will also announce our courses on all social media platforms.

Can I pay by installments?

Of course, please contact us in order to set this up.

Can you recommend somewhere to stay for the weekend?

Click here for a suggestion of places to stay near Beauville.

To contact the Tourist office at Valbonne (Côte d’Azur):

Tel: 33 (0)4 93 12 34 50

Email: office@tourisme-valbonne.com

www.tourisme-valbonne.com

Can I visit my child during the week?

This is not generally encouraged as we have a lot to get through. In exceptional circumstances visits can be accommodated though only outside of rehearsal times.

Can I phone /email my child?

Emails sent to Beauville Arts head office can be printed off and passed on to students. Parents wishing to contact children by phone should call / text over lunch time (12.30 to 14.00). Please note that there is very limited mobile phone reception at the campsite. Parents wishing to speak to children who do not possess a phone are invited to call the Beauville Arts mobile number during these hours. The number will be distributed to parents in advance of the course.

My child is taking medication – can it be kept safe / administered?

All students must provide a completed medical form upon which details of any medication to be taken must be noted and a doctor’s prescription attached. A nominated staff member with first aid qualifications will store and oversee the administration of any medication required by students. Written parental authorisation must also be provided on the medical form for older students wishing to self-medicate.

Courses are operated by Beauville Arts SARL, registered in France (No. Siret: 442 128 120 00015).

Booking

It is advised that you make your booking as early as possible as places on the courses are strictly limited. Please note that no course payment should be made prior to the receipt of confirmation of a place being available.

Confirmation of a booking is subject to a deposit payment. The balance of fees is payable by the date indicated on the invoice.

Any bookings made within 6 weeks of the course commencing must be paid in full within 10 days of invoice.

The booking of a place is regarded as acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.

Cancellation

All cancellations must be made in writing and take effect from the date we receive such notice. The deposit is non-refundable, unless specifically stated on the invoice.

Cancellation charges are applied according to the amount of notice we receive as follows:

Notice given prior to arrival Cancellation Charge

45 days or more Deposit

15 to 45 days 50% total cost of stay

0 to 14 days 100% total cost of stay

After arrival date 100% total cost of stay

Course Rules*

We expect and hope that all young people attending Beauville Arts courses will make every effort to show respect at all times to fellow students and members of staff. The course rules outlined below are designed to ensure that all students and staff are able to enjoy their stay free from any unpleasant, intimidating or aggressive behaviour, and in safety.

However, any student who consistently breaks the course rules, breaks the law or displays aggressive or intimidating behaviour will face instant dismissal from the course and will return home at their own expense.

Students are expected to attend all meals, classes / rehearsals and arranged activities

All damage to property, equipment or accommodation will be charged to the student

Gratuitous or wilful damage to Beauville Arts property, public property or other students’ property may result in dismissal from the course

Consumption or possession of alcohol by any student is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted for students under the age of 18

Drug-taking or possession of drugs will result in instant dismissal from the course

No student is to enter any water (lake, swimming pool) unless under the strict supervision of Beauville Arts staff. Failure to adhere to this rule will result in instant dismissal from the course

Intimidating behaviour towards another student or member of staff will result in instant dismisal from the course

Boys and girls may only mix in the designated recreation areas and not enter each others’ accommodation

Personal mobile phones must be turned off during all rehearsals and scheduled activities

*The course rules apply to young people of 18 and under attending our courses

Promotional Materials

At the direction of the Course Director, photographs or videos may be taken of students on the course and these may be used in promotional material for Beauville Arts SARL or on our website.

Travel Arrangements

All travel details requiring a transfer accompanied by Beauville Arts staff must be confirmed in writing and will be subject to an additional fee. The cost of any excess baggage is entirely the responsibility of the student.

Insurance

All students attending Beauville Arts courses should have adequate cover for medical treatment in France. Any medical fees advanced by Beauville Arts SARL are to be reimbursed by the student’s legal guardian upon presentation of proof of payment.

Musical instruments should be insured and brought at the students risk. Beauville Arts SARL accepts no responsibility in the event of damage or theft of instruments or personal belongings.

Liability and Changes

Beauville Arts SARL has public liability insurance. Nothing in these terms and conditions shall operate to exclude any liability of Beauville Arts Ltd for personal injury or death caused by the negligence of the company or those employed by the company.

Details of course programmes are published in good faith however we reserve the right to make changes or alterations to any aspect of the courses provided in the event of contributing factors beyond our control.

The General Data Protection Regulations come into force on 25 May 2018. These regulations oblige us to share with you how, why and what personal data we collect, how it is used, by whom, and for what length of time it is retained. The Data Controller and Data Processor for Beauville Arts is Claire Mallalieu to whom any queries on this subject should be addressed.

Clients (participating students and their parents)

What data is collected? Personal Data on students attending courses run by Beauville Arts includes their name, age, gender, date of birth, together with parental:guardian contact details (phone, address and email).

Personal medical data is collected again through our website by completion of an online medical form. This includes information on allergies, notable health conditions and vaccination records, the latter being a statutory requirement from our regulatory body, the Direction Departementale de la Cohésion Sociale et de la Protection des Populations (DDCSPP).

Occasionally, parents will provide credit / debit card details, by phone or email to make payment for courses.

How is Data collected? Data is collected electronically through completion of both registration and medical forms on our website www.beauvillearts.com, access to which is password protected.

How is Data used? This information is required so that students can be assigned age appropriate workshop groups and accommodation. This also enables us to ensure we are meeting our health and safety obligations for you to be provided with further details of the course they are due to attend.

Names and ages of students attending courses is shared with staff members. Names alone feature on show programmes / on DVD covers.

Medical information is shared on a need to know basis and completed forms (password protected) can only be accessed by the Course Director ‘Directeur du camp’ and designated first aider. Hard copies of a medical form (providing parental authorisation for medical intervention) will only be printed in the event of a doctor or hospital visit being necessary.

Two hard copies of parental contact details are exported from the website for each course. One is kept by the Course Director ‘Directeur du Camp’. The other is placed in the First Aid Bag. This enables immediate contact with parents in the event of an emergency.

Data Disposal At the end of the course, any hard copies of personal data are destroyed. All personal data is thereafter only accessible to the data processor through password protected webpages. Your contact details will thereafter only be used to contact you in connection with the release of photographs, DVDs and future courses which may be of interest. All data held will be destroyed after a period of 3 years commencing with the date of last registration /request for information, or after the student concerned turns 19. You may request a copy of any data we hold on you /your child and /or the deletion or amendment of data held at any time.

Credit /Debit card details are destroyed once payment has been processed. Exceptionally, at the client’s request, card details may be held between deposit and balance payments and details destroyed once balance payment taken.

Sharing of Data: At no time is any personal data shared with Third Parties. The exceptions to this are:

i) where we are required under statutory regulations to share data (i.e. number and ages of children present) with our regulatory body the Direction Departementale de la Cohésion Sociale et de la Protection des Populations (DDCSPP), and

ii) in the event of medical intervention being required information may be shared with medical professionals in the best interest of your child.

No names of any student or staff member are attached to any images used (with parental authorisation) for publicity purposes either in print or online.

Employees / Contractors / Freelancers

What data is collected? Personal Data collected from Employees / Contractors / Freelancers may include: Name, Age, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Address, Passport details, Social Security Numbers, Bank Details, Qualifications & Experience, References, Headshots, Vaccination details.

How is data collected? Such data is usually provided by email and or CV. It is held on a password protected computer.

How is Data used? Data provided is used for the creation of contracts, payment, & booking of transport. Staff details are also provided to our regulatory body the Direction Departementale de la Cohésion Sociale et de la Protection des Populations (DDCSPP), in order to ensure we meet our statutory requirements on staffing numbers /qualifications and to enable DBS checks to be undertaken. Names and Headshots may also be used on our website and in show programmes.

Data Disposal: Staff Data will be disposed of after a period of 5 years following last employment. You may request amendment /deletion of details at any time.