Magical Behind-the-Scenes

Posted by Speakeasy News > Saturday 11 March 2023 > What's On

From April to October, in Paris, Harry Potter: The Exhibition will explore behind the scenes of the Harry Potter saga and the World of Wizards. Visitors will discover mythical scenes of the Harry Potter World as a whole, including the seven books and eight films of the first saga, the the Fantastic Beasts films, and … Continue reading “Magical Behind-the-Scenes”

Emily Brontë Biopic

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 10 March 2023 > What's On

Emily Brontë was one of the most extraordinary group of siblings in British literature. Although she wrote just one novel, Wuthering Heights, it has resonated across the world since 1847. A new biopic tries to imagine how Emily got inspiration for her Romantic classic. Emma Mackey (Eiffel, Death on the Nile) embodies the fierce, shy … Continue reading “Emily Brontë Biopic”

South African Theatre, Music and Dance

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 10 February 2023 > Shine Bright Lycée What's On

William Kentridge’s work draws on South African culture and history as well as classical influences. He plunges his audience into a multi-sensory experience combining theatre, dance, music, film, drawing and animation. His show Sibyl is presented at Châtelet in Paris. Kentridge used his art to oppose apartheid and since the birth of the Rainbow Nation … Continue reading “South African Theatre, Music and Dance”

Faith Ringgold: Black Art Matters

Posted by Speakeasy News > Friday 10 February 2023 > Shine Bright Collège Shine Bright Lycée What's On

Over a long career Faith Ringgold has used her art to support civil rights for African Americans and feminist causes. The first retrospective of her work in France makes the message clear through its title “Black is Beautiful”. Ringgold was born in 1930 in Harlem and grew up surrounded by the art, literature and music … Continue reading “Faith Ringgold: Black Art Matters”

Irish and British Film Festival in Villeurbanne

Posted by Speakeasy News > Thursday 09 February 2023 > What's On

The Ciné O’Clock British and Irish Film Festival in Villeurbanne will be presenting its 27th edition from 22-26 February. There are some great previews of upcoming releases. On of the Oscar nominees is Colin O’Farrell, for Martin McDonagh’s  The Banshees of Inisherin  (the most nominated film this year). If you haven’t caught it yet, it’s … Continue reading “Irish and British Film Festival in Villeurbanne”

David Hockney: Pop Art in Aix-en-Provence

Posted by Speakeasy News > Tuesday 07 February 2023 > What's On

The British Tate museum has a large collection of David Hockney’s work. A large selection from the collection is on view in Aix-en-Provence, a great opportunity to appreciate the variety of Britain’s most famous pop artist, from his California swimming-pool paintings to collages, portraits and objects. Hockney was born in Yorkshire in 1937, and despite … Continue reading “David Hockney: Pop Art in Aix-en-Provence”

Zanele Muholi: Visual Activism

Posted by Speakeasy News > Wednesday 01 February 2023 > Shine Bright Lycée What's On

South African photographer Zanele Muholi describes themself as a visual activist. For the last 20 years, Muholi has explored the depiction of black women and the LGBTQIA+ community. Muholi’s photos are included in several modern art collections around the world and the major exhibition of their work at Tate Modern in London from 2021 has … Continue reading “Zanele Muholi: Visual Activism”