Lapotaire’s portrayal of the French singer transcended impersonation and she revealed her instinctive intelligence in Shakespeare, Chekhov, Ibsen and much more Jane Lapotaire, who has died aged 81, ...

Jane Lapotaire, the British stage actor whose only Broadway performance — in the title role of Pam Gems’ Edith Piaf musical Piaf — won her a 1981 Tony Award, died March 5, in the UK. She was 81. Her ...

The British stage veteran acted for Laurence Olivier at the National Theatre and with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She returned to acting after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage in 2000. By Mike ...

Music has this magical way of reaching people beyond boundaries or barriers, no matter where they’re from or what language they speak. But there’s more to a song than just a catchy tune. The real ...

Edith Piaf (December 19, 1915 - October 11, 1963) was one of France's most beloved singers, with much success shortly before and during World War II. Her music reflected her tragic life, with her ...

Publicis Groupe will celebrate its 100th anniversary next year, marking a century since Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet founded the company in 1926. Today it is marking the milestone with a commemorative ...

Zaho de Sagazan has become a shooting star of contemporary French pop music by reimagining the chanson genre for a younger, more dance-oriented audience. By Thomas Rogers Reporting from Paris The hall ...

“I have to say that I’m always in love,” Édith Piaf stated during a 1961 interview on the French television music show Discorama. “I never knew a moment when I wasn’t.” The French singer and ...

Cabaret was a lot more influential than most people understand. And one of the most memorable cabaret performers of all time was the incomparable, attention-grabbing French artist Edith Piaf. Edith ...

Watching and listening rapt as the diminutive figure of Audrey Brisson delivers the unmistakably plangent notes sung by the so-called “Little Sparrow”, it’s almost as if we are in the presence of the ...

Newbury’s Watermill Theatre has announced full casting for its upcoming production of Piaf, running from 4 April to 17 May. Directed by Kimberley Sykes, the play is written by Pam Gems and stars ...