Paris by Night
A delightful Frenchy cabaret dinner show
Be transported to Paris through music, cabaret and tap dance in an unforgettable evening with La Chanteuse & La Claquettiste in PARIS BY NIGHT.
Singer, pianist and accordionist, Courtney Severini (la chanteuse) along with tap dancer, travel writer and part-time Parisian, Ruby Boukabou (la claquettiste) have teamed up to create a musical performance that brings Paris to you! Together with the fabulous Mark Harris (le contrebassist- double bass player- aka Monsieur Camembert/ Lah Lah) they quench the travel bug and lift the spirits as they play, sing and tap dance you around some of the musical hot spots of history in the French capital.
During this musical travelogue, audiences will visit the old haunts of Edith Piaf in Belleville, step into the swish piano bars of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, attend a jam at a jazz club in the Latin Quarter, travel back to the guingettes of Montmartre and experience the late night musical festivities in the bars of Ménilmontant.
The journey began with a full house dinner/show at Le Salon in Sydney. What did the audience think?
“The perfect cabaret to bring people together to have a good time.”
“The tour through Paris, the concept… it was just gorgeous.”
“It’s transporting- it’s like being in Paris. And the music is very authentic.”
“I love this type of music so being able to listen to it live is just beyond…and all the history of the areas- you really feel like you’re there in the moment.”
“They’re all really talented- it’s a really nice night out.”
ARTIST BIOS
Courtney Severini
A darling of the Sydney live music scene, Courtney Severini is an eclectic pianist and chanteuse who evokes the sophistication and class of the supper clubs of another era. A natural entertainer, Courtney’s extensive performance career spans from residencies at five star resorts and hotels across the east coast of Australia to shows at intimate theatres and cabaret venues and exclusive private events. Other projects include Jazz al Dente (a retro Italian jazz throwback which she fronts with Melbourne bassist, Roberto Severini, aka Dad!) and the all-female blues project The Honey Bogans with Fran (Big Mama) Liddle. As well as singing, playing the piano and accordion in Paris By Night, Courtney has also taken on the role of musical director. www.courtneyseverini.net
Ruby Boukabou
From a very early age, Ruby has enjoyed spending her time acting/dancing and writing stories. After completing her Masters in Theatre in Paris, France became a second home and ever since Ruby has enjoyed flitting between the continents as a performer/ tap dancer (Paris Tap Crew, Le Shuffle Project and various other outfits and shows), writer and travel reporter (National Geographic, The Africa Report, Traveller…). Her book ‘The Art Lover’s Guide to Paris’ (White Owl Books, UK) was published in 2019 and her next title ‘The Architecture Lover’s Guide to Paris’ is currently on pre-sale.
Inspired to share authentic Parisian experiences with audiences and perform with her friend Courtney, Ruby penned Paris by Night. She plays herself as an Australian travel reporter/guide and Parisian tap dancer, showing the audience the best music spots in Paris over the course of an evening. www.rubytv.net, www.rubytv.net/tap
Mark Harris
Mark Harris is a jazz double bassist, vocalist and composer from Sydney. He is the co-creator and member of children’s band Lah-Lah, featured on a TV show of the same name on ABC Kids. He is also a principal member of the group Monsieur Camembert. Mark is a brilliant all rounded perforformer and adds panache and a sense of fun to any performance. Oui, c’est vrais. He has also lived in the City of Light.
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