Newsletter n°199 / French London





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Theatre

Le Roi Se Meurt (in French)

From 19th to 21st November at the Steiner Theatre.

The king, Berenger 1er, is about to die and everyone at court is worried. The palace is quickly deteriorating: the walls are crackling, the heating refuses to work and the rapidly aging population falls in crevasses which were not there two minutes ago.
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Cinema

The BFI London Film Festival

From 14th until 29th October

The Times BFI London Film Festival showcases the best new films from around the world. Discover all the French Films being screened during the Festival.

Film World by Michel Ciment

Out now

Best known as editor and contributor to France's Positive Magazine, Michel Ciment has been writing about film for nearly 50 years. Over that time, he has spoken about cinema to most of the important filmmakers and has finally decided to put pen to paper to give us this compilation of interviews.

Concert

Martha Wainwright sings Piaf

One of the greatest of today’s crop of torch singers, Martha Wainwright tackles the legacy of mighty French chanteuse Edith Piaf. This is the London debut of that show. For one night only at the Barbican on 8th November.

Show

ARTURO BRACHETTI – CHANGE

From 19th October until 3rd January

A truly unique theatrical experience, don’t miss CHANGE in London for just 10 weeks.
OFFER: Best Available tickets just £29.50 for FranceInLondon visitors (Usually up to £52.50).
A pair of tickets to be won for this amazing show.

James Thiérrée at the Barbican Theatre

From 13th until 24th October

Charlie Chaplin's grandson may have gone into the same trade but he has given it his own touch. Acrobat, clown, poet and magician, James Thiérrée creates a world of endless invention. As one of Europe’s most extraordinarily versatile artists, Thiérrée uses his impish talent to transform everyday objects into magical dream-like shows that captivate, charm and inspire.

Opera

Carmen at The Royal Opera House

Until 24th October

The acclaimed Latvian mezzo Elina Garanca sings the temptress of the title role, with tenor Roberto Alagna (Don Jose, and Ildebrando d'Archangelo as his rival (escamillo). Conductor: Bertrand de Billy.  In French.

DVD Release

Anything for her out on DVD

Out now

Lisa (Diane Kruger) and Julien (Vincent Lindon) have the perfect existence: still passionately in love with a beautiful young son and a wonderful life ahead of them. But their lives are shattered when, out of the blue, Lisa is arrested for the brutal murder of a colleague.
This film will keep you riveted and wishing for the same unconditional love.
3 DVDs to be won.

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Books

October Book Selection

A wide selection of books for you to read or offer in October.

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