Yes, my friends, autumn is here. But never mind that. When you love going out as much as you and I do, the sun is always present in our agendas.
Speaking of agendas. With a program like the one I am about to offer you, they will be filled up in no time. The new season is rich and it’s only just beginning. So, grab your pens!
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Rough Sea at the End of the Day
There are only a few days left to see three charming and yet 
talented actresses on the stage of the Essaïon theater.
The story of three young women who decide to go away for a weekend in Normandy. Obviously, who says Normandy, often says rain. And here, of course, it’s a storm that weekend. How will they handle this weekend that starts… badly?
Cathy’s review:
I had the chance to meet these actresses (they actually have a surprise for you that you will see in the October column), and they are super nice, which really comes across on stage. The trio works well together, and I had a great time in their company.
Rough Sea at the End of the Day
October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, 2015 at 9:30 PM
Prices: from €15 with BilletRéduc
Essaïon Theater
6 rue Pierre au Lard 75004 Paris_
Misa Criolla Concert, Misa De Indios, the “Mass of the Indians”
You know that we really enjoy the Collège des Bernardins on the blog, first for its cutting-edge and original programming and then for this sublime venue with its magical acoustics.
If you have never been there to vibrate to the sound of a concert, you will soon be able to go and listen to one of the first masses written in Spanish 50 years ago, the Misa Criolla by Ariel Ramirez (1921-2010). The creation of the latter caused a real revolution at the time in the understanding of contemporary sacred music.
This “Creole Mass” for soloists, choir, and orchestra is based on the use of rhythms, musical forms, and instruments from the traditional music of Argentina and Bolivia. On the occasion of this 50th anniversary, Luis Rigou and La Chimera offer a revival of this work, which is one of the musical events of the 20th century.
Articulated around the Misa Criolla, the Misa de Indios offers various pieces dating from the colonial period and other contemporary creations, inspired by Andean folklore.
Misa Criolla, Misa De Indios Concert
Friday, October 9, 2015 at 8:30 PM
Prices: category 1 at €25 / category 2 at €20 (full), €12 (reduced)
Nave of the Collège des Bernardins
20, rue de Poissy 75005 Paris_
OMOH concert at La Flèche d’or
Collaborators of Julien Doré, in particular, Baptiste Homo and Clément A. develop a pop-electronic sound bathed in deliberately retro keyboards, which I discovered recently with great pleasure.
They are joined on stage by two musicians and the singer Marie-Flore for this second record that they will present as part of the “day one” evenings at La Flèche d’or, and the super good deal is that this concert is free!
They won’t be the only ones on stage that night; we will also be able to see the band Einleit and The George Kaplan Conspiracy.
OMOH Concert Monday, October 12 free upon reservation (first name + last name + seats) by email to: day1.laflechedor@gmail.com doors open at 7:30 PM La Flèche d’or 102 bis rue de Bagnolet 75020 Paris
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Kyrie Kristmanson live at the 104
Kyrie Kristmanson
, a Canadian singer with such a singular voice, & the Quatuor Voce, a young French group, deliver an incredible mix of jazz, contemporary music, and… medieval music! A strange blend where you can find traces of Joni Mitchell, Dead Can Dance (of which I have been a fan for a long time), Kronos Quartet, or even Cat Power…
What is interesting is that Kyrie studied the music of the trobairitz, these lesser-known female troubadours, and created, while being inspired by their lyrics, a music that is resolutely modern, turned towards the future and not the past, hence the name of her new album “Modern Ruin.”
Live Kyrie Kristmanson
Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at 8:30 PM
Le 104
5 Rue Curial, 75019 Paris
price: €16 / €12_
Victor
The play takes place in the 50s. Victor gets out of prison and agrees to serve his sentence in place of his friend, a war hero named Marc, out of love for Françoise, who happens to be Marc’s wife… His friend is now a brilliant businessman.
Virile friendship, great love, and burning money will plunge this charismatic trio into an infernal round, orchestrated by Henri Bernstein in this lively and scarred post-war France.
Cathy’s review:
I really liked this play. I noted a sober and polished staging and a very beautiful performance from a trio of actors composed of Grégory Gadebois, Caroline Silhol, and Eric Cantona. It was the first time I saw the latter on stage, and I was not disappointed. It’s a beautiful evening that I recommend to you.
Melle Bon Plan’s review:
A play like the ones we would like to see more of: well-written, well-acted, and it keeps us awake from start to finish. I was particularly charmed by the performances of the 3 main actors, just stunning, and Eric Cantona truly has an impressive stage presence.
Victor Thursday to Saturday at 9:00 PM, until October 31, 2015 duration: 1h45 Prices: from €13 with BilletRéduc Hébertot Theater 78 bis boulevard des Batignolles 75017 Paris
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Hyacinthe et Rose
Here is a play full of sensitivity that touched me a lot with a François Morel more real than ever. This story is that of his grandparents when he used to spend his school holidays with them. These two loved each other but never stopped bickering. Hyacinthe was a communist and loved to drink. Rose was Catholic and loved to eat…
Cathy’s review:
It is both funny and moving. The actor tells us a simple story but with so much tenderness that we are on the edge of our seats from start to finish. Before being a play, this story comes from a novel written by François Morel himself.
Hyacinthe et Rose
Tuesday to Friday at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM depending on the day
until December 11, 2015
Prices: from €17.20 with BilletRéduc
Atelier Theater
1 place Charles Dullin 75018 Paris_
SAMA by Arushi Mudgal and Roland Auzet at the Musée du quai Branly
On October 1st (for 4 dates), the show SAMA will be performed for the relaunch of the 2015/2016 cultural season of Performing Arts at the Claude Lévi-Strauss theater of the Musée du quai Branly, a place I particularly love, as you know.
This show offers an encounter between traditional Indian dance and the European percussion of Roland Auzet.
SAMA by Arushi Mudgal and Roland Auzet Thursday, October 1st to Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 8:00 PM Sunday, October 4, 2015 at 5:00 PM Duration: about 1h Prices: €20 (full price) / €15 (reduced price) / The ticket gives access to permanent collections and mezzanine exhibitions on the day of the show Musée du Quai Branly 37, quai Branly – 75007 Paris
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QUAI BRANLY GIVEAWAY:
I am taking this opportunity to let you win 2 x 2 invitations for the first performance of the SAMA show this Thursday, October 1st at 8:00 PM.
To participate, simply leave a comment below this article telling me why you want to see this show, quite simply.
A draw among the answers to this question will designate the 2 winners of the invitations. Good luck to everyone!
Rules:
– Giveaway limited to Metropolitan France
– + 1 chance if you are a fan of the blog’s facebook page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s twitter page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s hellocoton page; + 1 chance if you follow the blog’s Instagram page; + 1 chance for every share of the article (don’t forget to leave your usernames in your comment if you want to benefit from extra chance(s))
– 1 entry per IP address
– Transport to the concert venue is not included in the prize
– Giveaway start date: Monday, September 28, 2015 – participation deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 and result the next day on the blog in an edit of this article
article written by Cathy and Melle Bon Plan
