France In London .com - Newsletter 102: Catch up on French News in London

11/01/2008

Dear franceinlondoner,

France In London, The essential guide for everything French in London, is happy to send you its newsletter number 102.


Film releases
	The Diving Bell and the Butterfly 01/01/1970
	The film will be shown in tandem with the director Julian Schnabel’s earlier film, a profile of the artist Basquiat. On 8 December 1995, at age 43, Jean-Dominique Bauby, inventive and charismatic editor-in-chief of the French magazine Elle suffered a massive stroke. After lapsing into a coma, he awoke 20 days later to find himself a victim of ‘locked-in syndrome’ – mentally alert but a prisoner inside his own body, his only means of communicating with the outside world the blinking of his left eye. This remarkable movie is based on a true story. On general release from 8th February. Read our interview with Julian Schnabel. Tickets: £9 More information

	One Two Another 01/01/1970
	Preview followed by a Q&A with co-directors Jean-Marc Barr and Pascal Arnold. The film will be shown in a double bill with the 2004 comedy Cockles and Muscles starring Jean-Marc Barr. One Two Another winds through a devastating series of events surrounding the death of one member of a punk band, lead singer Pierre. With the police getting nowhere, Pierre’s sister Lucie takes on the investigation herself. Tickets - £9 Two pairs of tickets to be won for the preview screening on 24th January. More information

	Asterix at the Olympic Games 01/01/1970
	In the third live-action Asterix movie, audacious young Gaul Alafolix falls head over heels in love with Greek Princess Irina. With the help of Asterix , Obelix and their druid’s magic potion, he travels to Greece to win the Olympic Games and Irina’s heart. Take part in our competition and one of our 30 great prizes including: 1 copy of Asterix at the Olympic Games for Wii (6 off) 1 copy of Asterix at the Olympic Games for DS (6 off) 1 copy of Asterix at the Olympic Games for PS2 (6 off) 1 Original Soundtracks (5 off) 1 Quads (10 off - Cinema size posters) To take part More information

Theatre
	Le Livre de la Jungle at the Shaw Theatre 19/01/2008
	Who does not know the extraordinary story of Mowgli, abandoned by his own and raised by the animals? Discover a magical tale served by fantastic actors, great costumes and an entertaining music and choreography that will transport you to an imaginary world. A great show for the whole family! FRENCH SPEAKING PLAY - Children 3+ years old Tickets at £20, £25 and £30 (discounts available for large groups) More information


	Arrête de Pleurer Pénélope! at the Shaw Theatre 02/02/2008
	After 4 seasons of success in Paris (audience of 600,000+), a tour in France and copyrights sold for Europe, this hilarious comedy is finally coming to London for a single day! It all starts with the hen party of a good friend who is late to show up: nothing better to do than settle scores among three very different women whose friendship tends to age badly… Pénélope is a silly Bridget Jones... French Speaking Play Tickets at £25, £30 and £35 (discounts available for large groups) More information


Talks
	How to talk about books you haven't read 01/01/1970
	Pierre Bayard will be discussing his latest book 'How to talk about books you haven’t read' (Minuit, 2007; Granta, 2008), a massive best-seller in France and New York last year (where 20,000 copies were sold in just three weeks) at the French Institute. Pierre Bayard argues that it’s more important to know the location of a book in our culture and its relationship to other books than to have actually read it, and underpins his argument with discussions of tests from Oscar Wilde to Montaigne to Graham Greene. Do you agree? To find out more. Tickets: £3 More information

	Gilles Leroy in Conversation with Boyd Tonkin 01/01/1970
	Gilles Leroy, prix Goncourt 2007, will discuss his latest novel Alabama Song (Mercure de France, 2007), and his career to date. He will be in conversation with Boyd Tonkin, arts broadcaster and literary editor of The Independent since 1996. Alabama Song is the fictional autobiography of Zelda Sayre, wife of the famed novelist F Scott Fitzgerald. Told in the first person, it retraces her escape, through Fitzgerald, from her ultra-conservative background in the American South, the wild parties of 1920s New York, Paris and the Riviera, her volcanic relationship with her husband and her decades-long battle with mental illness. Tickets: £3 More information

Exhibitions
	From Russia 01/01/1970
	In January 2008, the Royal Academy of Arts will stage a landmark exhibition presenting modern masterpieces drawn from Russia’s principal collections: the State Pushkin Museum and the State Tretyakov Museum in Moscow and the State Hermitage Museum and the State Russian Museum in St. Petersburg. Admission: Adults £11 Concessions £9 To book tickets: 0870 848 8484 More information

Show
	The France Show 01/01/1970
	What used to be Vive La France has now been re-branded the France show and given a totally new lick of paint. For a start, if you register in advance, you will be able to go for free. In addition, not only will you be able to enjoy the French Market but also the wine seminars and some real fun street entertainment. Price: Free if pre-registered or £8 on the day. More information

Concerts
	Zazie 01/01/1970
	Zazie is one of the finest French singers. 'Totem', the latest of her six albums, achieves a unique blend of rock 'n' roll style, intimate songs and beautiful lyrics on the difficulties of love, such as 'Duo' featuring Paolo Nutini, and the hardship of our world. Be amazed by Zazie! Price: £35 More information

Fun for all
	On bouge! Learn to dance Breton Dances 01/01/1970
	Learning to dance French & Breton dances could be one of your New Year's resolution. Is it? Well if it's not you may still be interested in finding out more. By joining this fun club, you could learn in no time to be like a native at French bals folks and festivals and Breton festou noz (night festivals). Bourrées, Breton gavottes, polkas, mazurkas, rondeaux, schottisches and valses could become part of your repertoire. No partner necessary, but feel free to take them along. Everyone's welcome! More information

Circus
	Le parti pris des choses 01/01/1970
	At The Purcell Room - South Bank Centre Aerial artistry, acrobatics, dance and world class object manipulation are the vital ingredients in this enthralling show from a trio of France's leading young circus artists. They came together at the Lido Circus School in Toulouse (whose alumni include Aurelien Bory and members of Compagnie 111) and were major prize winners at the Jeunes Talents Cirque showcase in Paris in 2004. Prices: £13 More information

New In the Directory
	Newly added to the directory 01/01/1970
	Health Hervé Durant - Bilingual psychothapist practicing in Harley Street Hotels and Restaurants Relais & Châteaux - Now in London in Beauchamp Place Waterloo Brasserie - Waterloo Station Florist Monceau Fleurs - Now in South Kensington Food and Drinks L'Epicerie de Sophie - E-commerce site More information

Recipes
	Easy 5 minute recipe by Natoora 01/01/1970
	Double Yum French Toast Looking for something simple to put together on a cold winter morning to impress your wife or girlfriend. This is it. Simple and delicious and more importantly, impossible to get wrong...well almost. More information

On the grapevine
	Latest Gossip 11/01/2008
	Cecilia no longer coming to London?! A few weeks ago we were all speculating about the ex Mrs Sarkozy coming to London, it would appear now that this is no longer the case. She might have opted to go to Switzerland in the end. Is it true? Or has she simply decided to stay in Paris of the controversy surrounding the future release of her book, as well as all the press coverage about her ex's love life and a possible marriage. It might not be such a bad idea. There isn't a day without some mention of President's Sarkozy's personal affaires. He is consistently making the front cover of the people magazine's and the press doesn't seem to get enough of him. Quentin Blake made Officier des Arts et des Lettres On the opening day of the Youth Festival, Quentin Blake was made officer de L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in the French Legion d'Honneur. Daniel Pennac, also one of his friends, had been asked to serve him with this honnor on behalf of the French Government. This event was preceded by a rather fun discussion between Blake and Pennac. Gad Elmaleh sold out If you were thinking of going to see Gad on 17th March, you might find that is is now too late. The show is sold out. This is not a very big surprise given the success of his latest show in Paris. More information


Miscellaneous
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