'What do you do when you are faced with a wall? Do you go round it or climb over it? Me, I go through it with a pickaxe.' 2008 marks the 30th anniversary of Jacques Brel's death from lung cancer. He was 49. Brel had hurled himself quite literally against life, writing, performing, touring, drinking and smoking through countless sleepless nights and passionate love affairs. Then in 1966 his life changed. Brel's songs range from the light-hearted to the often dark and bitter, mocking nationalism, religion, love and death. This one-man play with 15 of his most vivid songs takes an intimate look into the soul of an immense artist.T1628584452Producer Judith Paris. Producer New End Theatre. Director Judith Paris. Musical Director Stuart Barr. Translation Anthony Cable (lyrics). | |
| 27 Jan 11 to 28 Jan 11 | Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702 listing details L924469725 |
| 19 Nov 09 | Tara Theatre, Outer London :: V292 listing details L01352372497 |
T214022962Running time 1hr 15 minsProducer Judith Paris. Producer New End Theatre. Director Judith Paris. Musical Director Stuart Barr. Translation Anthony Cable (lyrics). Performer Anthony Cable. Performer Franko Bozac (accordion). | |
| 7 Sep 08 | Greenwich Theatre, Outer London :: V308 listing details L0742917540 |
| 26 Dec 07 to 13 Jan 08 | New End Theatre, Inner London :: V215 listing details L1660853860 |
