Newsletter n°178 / Easter Issue





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Cinema

And God created woman

At the BFI as part of the New Wave Festival

Discover or re-discover Bardot as an 18-year-old who finds herself fatally attracted towards men. Vadim's film reveals the star that Bardot was to become. Only on Saturday and Sunday

Theatre

Andromaque at the Barbican

From 22nd April to 2nd May

Racine's famous play Andromaque will be performed at the Barbican as part of Paris Calling. Performed in French with English surtitles. Ticket price: £20-25.

Culture

Easter: Origins and Traditions

Sunday 12th April

Easter is approaching! I know for most of you, it will just be the perfect opportunity to eat loads of chocolate without feeling guilty for once but before stuffing yourself, do you know its origins? Of course we will be commemorating the resurrection of Christ but why do we also eat chocolate? And why is chocolate brought to us by bunnies in the UK and by bells in France?

Economy and Politics

Should a gentleman's house truly become his castle?

Nobody can ignore that we are going through a really rough patch, some people go further and forecast civil unrest, geopolitical explosions, nuclear war, famine and even Armageddon. From the most serious to the most original ones, what are the social and political consequences of the crisis? After the crucial G20 summit which took place in London on 2nd April, this is really a question we should be asking ourselves.

Music

Ayo at the ICA

20th April at 8pm

Once more, Ayo will be performing in London on 20th April at 8pm. If you have not already booked, don't delay tickets going very quickly.

Sophie Delila at the Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen

On 28th April @ 7pm.

Sophie's live performances have impressed and seduced a constantly growing audience around the world. So far, Delila has played in many prestigious venues in London (Jazz Café, Soho Revue Bar, The Bedford, The Regal Room). Don't miss her at the Hoxton Square Bar. Ticket price - £6.00 Note that she will also be performing at the at the Bistro of the French Institute on 5th May at 8.00pm.

Children

Easter festival with Les Petits Lapins

On 25th April at 1pm.

Picnic with the French-speaking community from Kent, games and oeufs au chocolat for the children.

The Red Balloon

From 9th to 17th April

The accessible and entertaining choreographer Aletta Collins creates a children's dance piece based on Albert Lamorisse's film and story 'The Red Balloon'. Suitable for ages seven and up. At the Linbury Studio Theatre. (Royal Opera House)

DVD

Julia

Released on 27th April

French director Erick Zonca ("The Dreamlife of Angels") has crafted a tale of alcoholism, abduction and alienation in Los Angeles and across the border. Tilda Swinton is simply amazing in it. If you have not seen it when it first came out, then you must see it now. 5 DVDs to be won!

Competitions

Play with France in London!

DVDs, cinema, theatre and concert tickets... Discover all the competitions of France in London! Time has come to play and win!

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