Shows

Chanson! Chanteuses! Champagne!

October 14, 2012October 14, 2012

The French Revue are bringing their distinctive performance style to the intimate and elegant environs of Slide’s nouveau Parisian cabaret club. French-born vocalists Marie-Helene Berteau, Sylvie Renaud-Calmel and pianist Katy Tsai will take you back in time to the golguden age of Saint-Germain des Pres, Belleville and Alexanderplatz with an intimate show that will bring back “l’amour” and “la vie en rose”. Adding to the Gallic atmosphere will be guest performer accordionist Leo Garnier.

Featuring the songs of Joséphine Baker, Edith Piaf and Serge Gainsbourg, from Kurt Weill to Astor Piazzolla, the French Revue brings to Sydney the best of French music-hall and European cabaret.

Tickets: Dinner & show $60 / Show only $25
Bookings: http://slide.com.au/shows/the-french-revue/ or 02 8915 1899

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‘Adriana Lecouvreur’ on SBS TV
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‘The First Piano’ – Fortepiano and Violin At The Art Gallery
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The Piano Diaries returns
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The Metropolitan Orchestra Plays Vivaldi And Mozart
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