French Connection 

Here is selection of French / francophone inspired events around Melbourne in December:

7 to 11 December 2021: 

Melbourne French Théâtre’s latest production is on this week:

https://melbournefrenchtheatre.org.au/current-show/

17 December 2021

French cabaret artist Jem 'Appelle, presents the life-story, songs and loves of Edith Piaf in a live performance.

Bookings at: https://www.trybooking.com/book/sessions?eid=704207 

Until 25 April 2022 at the National Gallery Victoria: Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto 

This is the first exhibition in Australia to focus exclusively on the significant contribution to twentieth-century fashion culture by the renowned French couturière Gabrielle Chanel (1883–1971).

The exhibition features over 100 outfits as well as jewellery, accessories, cosmetics and perfumes. 

https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/exhibition/gabrielle-chanel-fashion-manifesto/

Photograph: Tom Ross Installation view of Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto