Piaf continues at the Watermill Theatre, Bagnor until 17 May 2025. Star rating: four stars ★ ★ ★ ★ It is, without a doubt, a pleasure to hear the songs that made Edith Piaf’s legacy live on 60 years after her death.
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Online release of hit show Piaf
An online version of the hit Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse production of Pam Gems’ Piaf will be available to rent until 31 December 2021. Directed by the Nottingham Playhouse’s artistic director Adam Penford, the reopening production at the venue this summer stars Olivier Award-winner Jenna Russell (Sunday in the Park With George, Merrily We […]
Nottingham Playhouse to reopen with Piaf starring Jenna Russell
Tony nominated and Olivier Award-winning actress Jenna Russell will step into the spotlight as Edith Piaf in Pam Gems’ Piaf – the reopening production at Nottingham Playhouse this summer. Presented by Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse, the production which is directed by Nottingham’s artistic director Adam Penford had been due to debut in 2020 with […]
The cast of Nottingham Playhouse’s Piaf gives lockdown digital performance
The stars of Piaf – which should have been performed at Nottingham Playhouse and Leeds Playhouse this spring – have come together for an exclusive performance of ‘Hymne a L’Amour’. The piece, initiated by director Adam Penford and musical director Alex Parker, gives audiences an exclusive taste of what to expect from the postponed production. […]
Piaf – Charing Cross Theatre
Piaf continues at the Charing Cross Theatre, London until 2 January 2016. Star rating: two stars ★ ★ ✩ ✩ ✩ This month sees the centenary of Edith Piaf’s birth. Born Edith Gassion, the name by which she is best known derives from her nickname of ‘La Môme Piaf’ or ‘The Little Sparrow’. The diminutive […]
New production of Piaf transfers to Charing Cross Theatre
Following acclaimed runs at both the Brighton Fringe and at the Bridewell Theatre, Pam Gems’ Piaf is to transfer to the Charing Cross Theatre for a five-week season from Tuesday 1 December (press night is 4 December). This new production of the celebrated play features Edith Piaf’s most famous songs, including ‘La Vie En Rose’, ‘Milord’ and […]
