Newsletter n°267 / Easter fun, frolicks... and food!





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Film Night - Save the Date!

Angélique Kitsch Party at the Institute: "From la Cour des Miracles to Versailles"

To celebrate the all-time epic romance we invite you to an Angélique kitsch party where fancy dress is a must! Adorn yourselves in the richest of costumes or the roughest of outfits, either way let Angélique inspire your attire! 20th May at the French Institute.

3 x pairs of tickets to be won for the screening of 'Angélique Marquise des Anges' and la soirée 'Château de Versailles'


Life and Style

Top 10 : Quirkiest royal wedding souvenirs

As the royal wedding between HRH Prince William and Kate Middleton on 29th April fast approaches, arousing everyone's curiosity, an amazingly wide range of souvenirs - each tackier than the last - have sprung up across the UK.

Easter Activities Good Enough to Eat!

Many of us will be scoffing a chocolate egg at home this weekend, but as the whole of the UK will enjoy warm weather over the Easter Weekend, we recommend you step outside and enjoy one of the fantastic activities around Britain to keep the family entertained. Here's our selection of Easter delights.

Gourmet Corner

Traditional Easter recipes

Some tempting traditional recipes to break your fast for Lent as is only proper. Lamb or cakes, everything you need for a perfect Easter lunch is here!

Music

The London International Ska Festival

From 21st to 24th April, the London International Ska Festival will host 48 artists performing from 11 countries at the Clapham Grand Theatre.

Susan Black Sings Piaf at the Leicester Square Theatre

Every last Sunday of the month, this tribute to legendary Edith Piaf will bring to light just how well her timeless songs translate across genres and generations, and tonight we see the very fantastic singer Miss Susan Black take to the stage playing homage to this unforgettable and most-celebrated French chanteuse of all time.

Film Masterclass

8 May : Masterclass with director Patrice Chéreau at the French Institute

Patrice Chéreau, one of the most passionate voices in French cinema, theatre and opera, will be in conversation with playwright, filmmaker and theatre director David Lan.

Night Life

23rd April : French Electro at the Playground

The Playground announce their 3rd birthday bash and Easter Extravaganza with exclusive performances from French-Electro godfathers Yuksek and Brodinski along with recent nominee at the French Victoires De La Musique Awards for Best Electro Album- Uffie.

Theatre

7 - 12 May : Feydeau's “Les Pavés de l’ours” and “Fiancés en herbe” at the Canal Cafe Theatre

Tamise en Scène is proud to present : “Les Pavés de l’ours”, followed by “Fiancés en herbe”. These 2 hilarious plays written by Georges Feydeau will be played in French.

One pair of tickets to be won


DVD Release

Enter the Void Out on DVD

Gaspard Noé's "psychadelic melodrama" (his words) is finally yours to watch in the discomfort of your own home!

Read our review and interview with Mr Noé himself!

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