News from Paris in the Anglo Theater world – Three new English theatre productions come to Paris
Just released :
Joanna Szybist, a French writer and producer has just directed and released an audio drama about a British musical in Paris. It’s called “My Lunch with Frank”. Written by Kester Lovelace it’s an intimate and above all true story of an English director in France. Great expectations, broken hopes… An intimate story about what happens when you meet your heroes… It involves the most prestigious theatre in Paris, a few high-profile media partners, some of the best French musical actors….and a posh London restaurant.
The story goes like this : Frank Williams, the author of acclaimed and multi-award-winning British musicals, had always been Lester’s beloved playwright and lyricist. Lester had read everything Frank had ever written; seen everything Frank had ever done. Lester believed they were meant to become friends. At least, that’s what was supposed to happen at the lunch …
Listen now on all streaming platforms :
- Acast My lunch with Frank
- Spotify My lunch with Frank
- Apple My lunch with Frank
Sound design, mixing & postproduction by Laurent Paulré
Coming soon :
Fabrice Ferra is an international French mentalist. He captures people’s thoughts, predicts their behaviour and influences their actions. He is also an actor, an emotional intelligence coach and a lecturer. A globe trotting mentalist, Fabrice decided Paris was the place to perform in 2024. On March 30th embark on a mesmerizing voyage through the heart of the city of lights. Be captivated by unveiling the mysterious stories that lie beneath its charming facade and witness mind reading effects created especially for this performance. This is a special interactive show like nothing you’ve ever seen before where the impossible becomes possible. The merging of Parisian charm and mystifying mentalism creates an enchanting atmosphere, fostering a collective sense of wonder and amazement. Each revelation and prediction becomes a shared memory that leaves a lasting impression beneath the glittering of Paris.
Mentalism à la parisienne is entirely in English and accessible to everyone at the Théatre La Comédie Italienne, 75014 Paris
https://ferrafabrice.com/mentalism-a-la-parisienne/
Coming later (looking for a Paris venu):
One of our readers has alerted us that a new English theatre production has premiered in California and hopes to soon be in Paris as soon as they can find a venue.
Ronald Reagan Saves the World is a one-man show by Terry Phillips. It presents the unvarnished, unapologetic, unauthorized recollections of America’s 40th president. During an evening in the Oval Office, Mr. Reagan reflects on his life — from growing up in the Great Depression, to an iconic career in show business and politics — while dealing with an unexpected family crisis.
Veteran actor/director Paul Messinger starred in the world premiere performance in Santa Barbara, California. According to the Santa Barbara Independent, the play « brings the life of this polarizing former president to the stage. » Radio station KCLU says it « goes beyond politics to look at the man. »
Regardless of one’s preconceived notions about Reagan the man or Reagan the historical figure, this sometimes serious, sometimes humorous play is juxtaposed against the many challenges of his own time (and ours) to provide something touching and surprising for everyone.
FUSAC wishes Terry Phillips the best in his search for a Paris venue especially because a portion of the proceeds from each performance goes to the Alzheimer’s Association. In 1994, Mr. Reagan disclosed that he had been diagnosed with the condition. If you have a Paris venue available for this play contact the production: https://www.reaganplay.com/ More information is about Alzheimer’s disease available by clicking here: www.alz.org
