FRENCH MAY : Theatre, Opera & Musical
Gaby Deslys: The Fabulous Destiny of The First Music Hall Star
French May Arts Festival 2024:
Gaby Deslys: The Fabulous Destiny of the First Music Hall Star (Musical)
For his new show, Jean-Christophe Born has chosen to tell the story of Marseille’s own Gaby Deslys: the most famous Music Hall performer
from the beginning of the 20th century.
As a singer, dancer, and actress with a dazzling personality and unique talent, Marie-Elise Gabrielle Claire pursued a career as a stage
artist over a bourgeois marriage to achieve freedom and financial independence. From her early days at Parisian venues like Parisiana,
Alhambra, Cigale, Folies Bergère, and Moulin Rouge, she swiftly ascended the ladder of fame, captivating audiences in Paris, London,
Vienna, and New York. The influence of originality and magnetism can be seen in the careers of subsequent artists like Mae West,
Mistinguett, Josephine Baker, Line Renaud, and Lady Gaga.
Born in 1881, in Marseille, she debuted in Paris around 1900 and later expanded her success to London and New York, forming a romantic and professional partnership with American dancer Harry Pilcer. They triumphed in New York with the revue Stop! Look! Listen! in 1910, introducing jazz to France in 1917 with the iconic ‘descent of the stairs’ at the Casino de Paris.
During World War I in 1918, Gaby and Harry sought refuge in Marseille's famous Villa Gaby. Gaby also ventured into films like Her Triumph and Le Dieu du hasard. Sadly, she succumbed to pneumonia on 11 February 1920, at the age of 39, resting at the Saint-Pierre Cemetery in Marseille. Despite her wish to donate part of her vast fortune and the villa to the city for a children's hospital, this dream remained unfulfilled
Theater, laughter, emotion, singing, music, dancing, pearls, feathers, and sequins ! Immerse yourself in this period which goes from the
Belle Epoque to the Roaring Twenties with Louise Larret (Gaby Deslys) and Jean-Christophe Born (Manuel de Bragance and Harry Pilcer),
and on the piano by the amazing Mark Nadler, straight from Broadway, in the role of the pianist Eugène
For more information, please visit French May Arts Festival's website here.
Tickets are available at URBTIX
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Louise Chérie – GABY DESLYS
Louise Larret aka Louise Chérie was born into a family of artists, therefore it was only natural that she entered the Conservatory of Paris of Musical Comedy and Lyric Singing after graduating from high school. In 2018, she played Jennifer in the musical L'arche and went on tour with the troupe of Une Étoile au Soleil. At the start of the 2020, she joined the Classe Libre of the Cours Florent Musical at the Mogador theater, in partnership with Stage Entertainment. She recently performed at Disneyland as part of the Disney Junior Dream Factory; playing Belle, in Beauty in the beast; Eleven in the Stranger Things Experience…
Jean-Christophe Born -
HARRY PILCER/ MANUEL II – Ténor
At the age of 16, after a year's introduction to Operas and Musicals in the United States, Jean-Christophe Born moved to Marseille, where he enrolled at the Conservatoire while studying Art History. In 2007, he won the First Prize of the European Ravel-Granados Concourse and the Fondation Leopold Bellan. In 2009, he was selected by world-renowned tenor José Cura for a master-class. He has performed in some fifty countries around the world, playing Monostatos in Peter Brook's “The Magic Flute”. He also sang the lead role in Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp. Finally, he was Marius in the famous international tour Les Misérables le concert.
Mark Nadler - Eugène – Piano
Mark Nadler is a celebrated American cabaret artist who has written and performed in dozens of touring productions on and off Broadway. He received numerous awards for his incredible performances, including the 2003 Bistro Award for "continuing to raise the standards of cabaret performance". He performed in the United States, as well as around the world, particularly in Europe. Not surprisingly, he has won several MAC awards for his talent as a musical interpreter. He has become an internationally renowned singer, pianist, tap dancer and comedian, winning the 2015 Broadway World Editor's Choice Award for Entertainer of the Year.
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昔日經典，當代主角 Icônes passées, héros modernes
Pour la 53 e édition du festival du film français à Hong Kong, l’Alliance Française de Hong Kong présente un nouveau panorama du septième
art français. La sélection propose une trentaine de films inédits, sortis cet été ou prévus pour l’automne ou l’hiver 2024/25.
在第53屆香港法國電影節舉行期間，香港法國文化協會將為大家揭示法國電影藝術的全新面貌。三十多部全新精選電影部分已在本年夏天上映，或將在2024/25年秋冬季上映。
These films from this year's HKFFF will keep you on the edge of your seat...
Within this year's selection, discover movies that are real shots of adrenaline!
Forever Truffaut : 3 iconic films from this year's retrospective
Within this year's retrospective, here are three emblematic films, overshadowed by Truffaut's most famous works but certainly worth a look.
Art exhibition about Asian chocolate opens in Hong Kong
Tang Contemporary Art proudly presents In Stranger Lands: Cocoa’s Journeys To Asia – an exhibition curated by Caroline Ha Thuc, featuring 20 newly commissioned artworks by established artists working across Asia.
DJ FAKEAR, a reflection of French electro music
French DJ Fakear will perform a DJ set in Hong Kong on the evening of 18th October at Popinjays (Central). The event is organized by Banger Event Asia, a collective of 5 French friends living in Vietnam who aim to bring together various art forms. Fakear is considered one of the greatest talents in the electro scene, representing the innovation and diversity of French electro music. He will showcase this new heritage in what promises to be an unforgettable evening.
體育與生活藝術 JO Paris : (nouveaux sports) et arts de vivre
Présentation de (nouveaux) sports au JO de Paris 2024
PSG Academy HK & DSA HK x Alliance Francaise Summer Camps
10% Discount for signing up on or before Apr 30th
5% Discount for signing up on between May 1st – 24th
33 King Lam St, Cheung Sha Wan
Seize the opportunity to participate in Hong Kong’s highly anticipated Summer Sports & Educational Camps!
L'escrime dans la culture française
Les Jeux olympiques de Paris 2024 approchent : parlons culture et sport. Pour ce premier article, l'escrime !
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5 Must-Watch Movies From French May Cinema Programme 2024
5 Must-Watch Movies From French May Cinema Programme 2024
Hong Kong Design On Stage At Maison&Objet 2024 - Press Release
6 May 2024
This is the annoucement of the winning projects for the international call for proposals to DesignOnStage At Maison&Objet
in Sept. 2024 in Paris!
Learner's Story: Marvin To
Recently, we had the pleasure of speaking with Edmund, the proud father of our little learner, Marvin. He shared with us some positive feedback about our course and why he chose to enroll young Marvin in French classes at such a tender age. Curious to know what he had to say? Check out our interview!
Learner's Story: Angela
Meet Angela, our French language prodigy! She's been a part of our community for a while now and we've been lucky enough to witness her incredible progression in mastering the language. From watching her grow up with us to now publishing her own poetry book in French, she's truly a shining example of dedication and passion.
Qui est Spirou ? Who is Spirou ?
Revenons sur ce personnage très célèbre de la BD francophone !
Francokids…Quésaco?
L'Alliance Française diversifie son offre jeune public en développant un programme de Français Langue Maternelle (FLAM) : Les Francokids
Retour sur les Tribulations
Retour sur les conditions de tournage d'un film tourné en 1964 à Hong Kong