
Let us take you to Paris
Fifi la Mer & Oliver Wilby
Presented by: Oh la la!0 | CANTERBURY: The Garlinge Theatre (info) |
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P | Wednesday 4th June, 2025 |
N | Door time: 6:45pm Start time: 7:30pm |
. | All ages |
C | Music - General |
Event information
Shut your eyes and you will be transported to Paris where you will hear a selection of French music including works from Edith Piaf, Charles Trennet, Django Reinhardt and Serge Gainsbourg. Along the way you will hear tales of life in Paris throughout the golden era of French music from Offenbach to Gainsbourg.. You will listen to a slice of the French repertoire spanning a century; a performance of their unique arrangements..
The show features the dulcet tones of Parisian born Fifi La Mer on accordion and voice, and the talents of Oliver on clarinet, members of the saxophone family, and accordion.
Together they will transport you to Paris with their repertoire of musical gems, and along the way you will get to enjoy tales of mystery, romance and heartache that we so often associate with the city of lights.
Brace yourself for an exiting and charismatic performance
Fifi and Oliver have been touring the country with their unique show. You may have seen them with their quintet “Oh la la” .They have recently appeared at their sell-out shows at Ronnie Scott’s, Theatres and Arts centers across the country. Oliver regularly performs with the Pasadena roof orchestra, Syd Lawrence Orchestra Ray Gelato, and the BBC big band.
They are appearing in the new NatWest advertising campaign.
Testimonials :
“Really loved it - very well performed. Also very interesting in the way it illuminated the historical background to the songs.”
“Great musicians and an authentic touch of French music by two accomplished performers. So relaxing and easy to listen to. Wonderful and thank you.”
“A thoroughly enjoyable evening's entertainment by a very engaging and talented duo.”
“It was excellent, a great atmosphere, a great performance.”
“Entertaining, different, with talented and impressive performers who held the audience’s attention for the duration on the show.”
“Excellent - light hearted entertainment from talented and characterful musicians”
Website : www.ohlalamusic.co.uk