Details

Born in dire poverty under a Paris street lamp , Edith Piaf rose to become the best-known chanteuse throughout the world . who was the little sparrow , and why did she mean so much to so many ? a complex woman , Piaf spent her life in search of escape from a past that at times threatened to crucify her . The legacy left from recordings and films serves to remind us of a monumental talent , the loss of which is still mourned in France after 40 years . Piaf is a musical homage to the first lady of French song , depicting a short life of triumph and tragedy.

Cast/Performers

Christine Bovill, Gary Hume (narrator)

Creatives/Company

Company: Scottish Music Theatre
Director: Gary Hume (music)

Piaf

Piaf (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T1939294413. Details of all Piaf archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S01352486753

Archive Listings

29 May 01
to
2 Jun 01

The Ramshorn Theatre
Glasgow
Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

UK Theatre Web: 19Jan07:
Outstanding show, wish we could see it again somewhere.

User Reviews

USER (19Jan07): Outstanding show, wish we could see it again somewhere.

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