This event has finished Took place on: Tuesday, 20th Nov 2018
Free FreeIn the glory years of the Parisian ‘café-concert’ music hall, one comedy character above all others was loved by French audiences: the Englishman.
Join Hannah Scott, University of Nottingham, for an introduction to these roast beef-scoffing, beer-quaffing figures of fun from the 19th century.
After a short talk, enjoy a performance of comic songs (with translations) complete with exaggerated English accents, stick-on sideburns, and the frumpiest outfits in Europe.
Contact and Booking Details
This event has finished Took place on: Tuesday, 20th Nov 2018
FreeBooking details and information at this website.
Reserve tickets at this website
Disclaimer: All information given is correct at the time of compiling the listings. Any questions about the event should be directed to the event organiser. Photos and images used in this listing are supplied by the organiser.
2018-11-20 2018-11-20 Europe/London Singing Les Roastbeef Join Hannah Scott, University of Nottingham, for an introduction to these roast beef-scoffing, beer-quaffing figures of fun from the 19th century. https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/calendar/2018/11/20/singing-les-roastbeef-183379 The British Academy,10-11 Carlton House Terrace,London,Location
The British Academy,
10-11 Carlton House Terrace,
London,
SW1Y 5AH
London,
SW1Y 5AH
Map
Nearest tube and train stations to The British Academy
What else is hapening in London on 20th Nov 2018
NEWSLETTER
