Loin des comédies musicales bruyantes et des ritournelles sans intérêt, Isabelle Georges nous propose aujourd'hui sa "French Touch", un spectacle qui a déjà fait un tour du monde triomphal et qui prend la pause, pour deux soirs seulement, au Vingtième Théâtre. C'est dire si les places seront chères ! Une heure trente de fraîcheur, de poésie, de souvenirs, menée tambour battant par cette défenderesse acharnée de la bonne musique .
Ça ressemble à quoi ?
Pour faire refleurir sans nostalgie les trésors d'une trentaine de chansons devenus des tubes éternels et internationaux, la belle Isabelle a eu l'excellente idée de les réunir en une histoire, la sienne. Sans regrets ni amertume, avec finesse, elle nous raconte sa propre vie, sa vision des choses, ses événements clés avec humour, tendresse. Ici, pas l'ombre d'un apitoiement. Avec elle, tout s'enchaîne et palpite !
Notre coup de coeur
Aucun doute, on est sous le charme, on se laisse prendre par les refrains de ces standards français et américains qui trouvent là une interprète idéale. Avec Isabelle Georges, accompagnée par Frédéric Steenbrink, Stéphane Logerot et Philippe Dallais, on n'est plus très loin de Liza Minelli ni de Shirley McLaine. Et si on lui réservait nous aussi un triomphe ?
Christophe Combarieu, Au Féminin - 18 mars 2008
Press Reviews La French Touch Edinburgh 2007
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Isabelle Georges – what talent and commanding stage presence! She is the complete performer. She can take songs from varied musical traditions, such as musicals, jazz and from her native France, and sing them with real depth and style. Compositions, for example, by Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim and Jacques Brel reflect her range. Dressed in short dress and fishnet tights, she can dance with great expression. If this weren't enough, she is also a moving and humorous raconteur.
The songs she has chosen are highly personal reflecting childhood memories and love. Joining her on stage are three superb musicians, Frédérik Steenbrink on piano and vocals, Stéphane Logerot , on bass, guitar and accordion, and Phillipe Dallais on drums. Stéphane Logerot is the arranger and composer of one of the songs.
I must confess to becoming a fan of Isabelle Georges when she was also accompanied by Frédérik Steenbrink several years ago in her show ‘Judy and Me' – her tribute to Judy Garland. This show with the addition of Stéphane Logerot and Phillipe Dallais to me is a richer experience. This is enhanced by the fact that it is the marvelous Isabelle Georges in her own right we are enjoying.
Ben Douglas, Saturday 10th August 2007
… If it's a musical and theatrical show with a difference that tickles your fancy, it's time you met La French Touch - four multi-talented folks who've hopped the Channel, to bring here their delightful repertoire, from Gallic songs to American musicals, through tango and jazz. Great songs and dance!
Gary Flockhart in
Edinburgh Evening News - Wednesday, August 15th 2007
La French Touch Paris Spectacle
Isabelle George explains that in the French language, there is a word for actor, one for singer and one for dancer, but there is no word for performer. This infuriated her as a child because that's what she aspired to be, and that is what she has become, and a damn good one too. Returning after their sell-out show, 'Judy & Me', Isabelle George and Frédérik Steenbrink are back with a wonderful new musical cabaret show. Together with her vivacious and versatile musicians - Frédérik, Stéphane and Philippe - Isabelle truly captivates the audience from the offset. Her love of 'la comédie musicale' is all the motivation that she required for this engaging and emotional performance.
C'est magnifique !
Maria Buckley
C, 4 - 27 Aug
tw rating 4/5 [mb]
Isabelle Georges' cabaret show proves she is undoubtedly a French singer of terrific talent with great stage presence. With an urchin cut and gamine image reminiscent of Jean Seberg in À Bout de Souffle, she kicks off in fishnet tights and a short black velvet mini that reveals long dancing legs. Singing work by Jacques Brel and Edith Piaf interspersed with original material, she shows herself to be every inch a vedette.
It's a very personal show, linked by snippets from her own life, including numerous childhood operations that influenced her decision to become not only a singer but also a dancer and actress. And while in the second half she has a model of the Eiffel Tower as a headdress, her mode is as much Broadway as France, her startling voice and theatrical delivery acknowledging the likes of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and Barbra Streisand.
Georges' band are as versatile as she is, as happy with jazz as Brazilian styles, musicals and a capella four part harmonies. The whole is bonded together by the wide-eyed Georges' magnetic energy, which has everyone in the palm of her hand.
JAN FAIRLEY in
The Scotsman - Friday, 10th August 2007
Audience Reviews La French Touch Edinburgh 2007
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A must see!!! France, 9th Aug 2007
Reviewer: Joy Blandy -
We spent the most wonderful evening in company of these 4 amazing performers! It's a non-stop succession of laughter, tears, and energy. This show will bring up emotions which you thought you'd forgotten, and you will be just itching to dance and sing along with Isabelle, Stephane, Frederik & Philippe.
We will definitely recommend La French Touch to everyone!
La French Touch United Kingdom, 9th Aug 2007
Reviewer: Judith Wilson
A truelly fantastic show performed by a group of immensely talented musicians. Isabelle Georges captures your heart the moment she steps onto the stage to take you through her enchanting and powerful musical journey. Rarely are you treated to such a wonderful mix of music, dance and theatre which leaves you so uplifted and wishing you had just an once of their ability.
Enchanting United Kingdom, 8th Aug 2007
Reviewer: Dianne Black
A woman of tremendous talent and presence Isabelle Georges captivated the audience from the moment she came on stage. Together with 3 multi talented musicians, Frederik, Stephane and Philippe. Isabelle led us through song and dance on an enchanting and thought provoking journey of reminscences of her life. The performance was an emotional roller coaster which left me searching my soul and begging for more.
French Touch is très jolie... United Kingdom, 8th Aug 2007
Reviewer: Kashyap Bhattacharya
We went to the show on the recommendation of a friend and was totally bowled over by the magical touch of these 4 very talented musicians. Led by the vivacious, infectious Isabelle you're taken on a personal journey down memory lane. In between the bittersweet emotions behind each tale you are treated to an enchanting mix of musical styles. From bossa nova and jazz to swing. The show packages all the songs together very nicely.
You can't help responding to the 'joie de vivre'...
I was still humming away into the late hours....
Music's Emotional Rollercoaster! United Kingdom, 8th Aug 2007
Reviewer: Jen Marsden
Ca c'est superb! With the honey voice of Frederik and the fast changes between the angelic tones of Isabelle Georges' ballads to her sultry, raunchy reflections on life, this show is all about entertainment. Absolutely incredible performers, taking you on a magical rollercoaster where one minute you are dabbing at your eyes because of the hard-hitting lyrics moving your soul, to finger tapping and feet jiggling in another. The limelight shared between the four incredibly multi-talented musicians, there is something for everybody here. As she leads you through the programme, Isabelle's effervescence is an absolute delight to watch - bundles of character and enchantment here.
GO SEE IT FOR AN EVENING OF TALENT!!
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The stage hardly seems large enough to contain livewire Isabelle Georges.
She brings more than a touch of musical theatre to her act… tenderness, compassion, humour, extremely funny and ably partnered by Frédérik Steenbrink, a very good singer and pianist who is as laid-back as Georges is hyperactive.
The Adelaide Advertiser
Georges is an enthralling presence on stage...
Her voice drops onto the notes like water...
The Stage
Sparkling, talented, exquisite!
Le Parisien
Steenbrink's piano-playing is warm and his voice delicious
Time Out
Stunning singing! Isabelle Georges' voice is soft and rich as honey…
One of the most exciting contemporary French singers of her generation…
Fringe Report
Steenbrink's accompaniment is sensitive, adding colour, while his singing brings depth...
The Stage
Ooh la la. Cabaret performer Isabelle Georges is French, feline and fantastique.
This is a esmerizing show from the moment enchanting Georges opens to the final encore. There is no end to her talent. For once the publicity lives up to its own hype. Encore Madame et Monsieur!
Adelaide Theatre Guide
Isabelle Georges is all grace and beauty…
Le Figaro
An extraordinary young lady… The miraculous child of Cyd Charisse and Zizi Jeanmaire… Beautiful, spiritual, exceptional… She moves and laughs like no one.
Le Point
Sparkling, talented, exquisite!
Le Parisien
An enthralling grace and presence.
Le Canard Enchaîné
She dances and sings like no one.
Le Journal du Dimanche
She’s a star!
Pariscope
Isabelle Georges possesses one of the most beautiful voices of our time.
Têtu
Isabelle Georges is all grace and beauty…
Le Figaro
Stunning singing! Isabelle Georges' voice is soft and rich as honey…
One of the most exciting contemporary French singers of her generation…
Fringe Report