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La French Touch... from Paris to Broadway - Starring and Written by Isabelle Georges & Frédérik Steenbrink (FRANCE)

La French Touch is a musical and theatrical show with Isabelle Georges accompanied by Frédérik Steenbrink and two outstanding musicians. It is about embracing the extraordinary and finding love and tenderness through music in an ever-changing world.

Take an unconventional childhood, non-conformist parents, crazy origins, high spirited love stories, an international repertoire from French songs to American musicals, through tango, classical music and jazz, the blend of two exceptional voices in unexpected duets, original and unique musical arrangements and discover an amazing personality - a mixture of Bridget Jones and Shirley MacLaine. Immerse yourself in her life with her crazy stories, her struggles, her laughter and all these little things that make us so human!

Image courtesy: lafrenchtouch-theshow.com

With this new show, Isabelle does not only tell her own story, she speaks about life in general. No regrets, no bitterness, she recalls life’s key events with humour, tenderness, but never complacent. She sings about being oneself, the difficulty of finding one’s place in the world, but most of all about seeing the positives in everything that happens in life.

Biographies

Isabelle Georges has starred in major musicals in Paris, such as Singin’ in the Rain, La Périchole, Titanic….. She has worked with Michel Legrand, Jérôme Savary and Maury Yeston. In New York she recently recorded the English and French album of December Songs, Yeston’s song cycle written for Carnegie Hall’s 100th anniversary. In the UK she has already performed in Nymph Errant at The Chichester Festival, as well as their two shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (Judy and Me in 2005 and La French Touch in 2007.)
 
Frédérik Steenbrink is an author, composer and performer. He has worked with Jérôme Savary, Maury Yeston and Herman van Veen. He recently created the part of Frederic Chopin in Van Veen’s new plays, Chopin, Chanson de Daniel, and performed with his personal repertoire in major theatres such as L’Olympia and Le Casino de Paris.
 
Press Reviews from performances

"… If it's a musical and theatrical show with a difference that tickles your fancy, it's time you met La French Touch - four multi-talented folks who've hopped the Channel, to bring here their delightful repertoire, from Gallic songs to American musicals, through tango and jazz. Great songs and dance!"
Gary Flockhart, Edinburgh Evening News

"As much Broadway as France. Her startling voice and theatrical delivery acknowledging the likes of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and Barbra Streisand. Georges' magnetic energy has everyone in the palm of her hand"
The Scotsman

"An engaging and emotional performance, a wonderful new musical cabaret show that truly captivates the audience from the offset. C'est magnifique!"
ThreeWeeks

"A chic mix of styles"
Adelaide Advertiser

"Ooh la la. Cabaret performer Isabelle Georges is French, feline and fantastique!"
Adelaide Theatre Guide

"The best of them are made in France…"
Cole Porter

"Strange, how we met was very strange, I could not expect a change, Could happen in my life"
Maury Yeston

Available in the UK for dates in October - December 2008

For further details, please contact:
Sue McKichan

E-mail s.mckichan@btinternet.com

www.lafrenchtouch-theshow.com

(Posted 13 December 2007)

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