To see in Paris this week (December, 15)
Holidays are almost there and still are there events to come. This light week program will keep us fit and ready for Christmas banquets.
Theatre
Sylvain Maurice introduces his new musical and puppet show at le Théâtre des Abbesses on Wednesday, 17th December. A young orphan raised by his grand mother learns how to fight witches. This tale, Les Sorcières (Witches) is full of emotion and humour. For children from 6. Until 21st December. Times of the show there.
From the 16th to the 21st of December, at the Théâtre des bouffes du Nord is set the famous opara written by Leoš Janácek: Katia Kabanova . The tragical story of a woman who is confused with responsabilities and freedom with amazing music directed by the talented Irène Kudela. Sung in Czech with French subtitles. Booking from this link.
Danse
Tuesday, 16th December at the Théâtre de la Ville, two choregraphers from different cultural backgrounds choose to work together. Their artistic meeting gives birth to Torobaka, a combination between Traditionnal Indian Music and Spanish Flamenco. Until January, 5. Further informations here.
Music
Tuesday, 16th December at 8pm, La Gaîté Lyrique hosts a double-concert of electro, starring Yelle and the duo Menthol. The concert will sound a bit like the 80’s. For once, French singers will sing in French. But the music does not depend on the language, lucky you! Tickets available there. 3 bis rue Papin, 75003 PARIS.
From 8pm on Thursday, 18th December at MK2 Bibliothèque, the French DJ Wax Tailor will show up to speak about his last album. An extract of his previsous live Concert will be on screen before the talk. Tickets for this very speacial evening available if you play with toutelaculture here.
Cinema
From Friday 19th to Sunday 21st December, this is the Fête du court métrage. Short films will be exhibited and a jury will the select the best for a reward. This event takes place all over the world, in many English-Speakers countries. Find out where there is a screening the closest to you.
