The Last Tempest of Jacques
Les Flâneurs Volants have taken it upon themselves to rewrite The Tempest as a musical in the earnest belief that the original work written way back (possibly in the 50s!) by some old Englishman was entirely without ambition.
The Tempest sends hapless hero Jacques on an escapade down the east coast of the Americas, taking in the boot stomping music of Louisiana, the joyous sounds of Mexico, the pulsing rhythms of Brazil and the sensuous tangos of Argentina.
Jacques leads a merry band of 6 musicians playing all the instruments you would expect in those exotic destinations...& some!
Music, comedy & pathos rolled up in a big tortilla!
Reviewers of this band have said...
★★★★★ "Energetic, Funny, Expressive, Talented" Weekend Notes
★★★★ "These guys are seriously good!" The Clothesline
Presented by: Les Flâneurs Volants
The Adelaide based Les Flâneurs Volants features extrovert vocalist Jean-Marc Spiler, who calls himself a Frozzie, a mix of French and Ozzie. A native of Paris for 30 years, he followed the love of his life to the ends of the Earth…. Australia! Accordionist Steve Oppes, AKA Stefano in respect of his Italian roots, came to French via the backdoor: the cajun and zydeco music of Louisiana, where a residency enabled immersion in the culture. Guitarist John Denlay, a veteran of cabaret and jazz music and Ian Davis, an accomplished double bass player across many music genres round out the band.
For this Fringe show the band will be joined by friends and collaborators from diverse musical backgrounds: Tony Hole: keys & percussion; James Sweeney: violin; Michael Baldwin: guitar.
Reviews & Fringe Feed Reacts
Magngifique! Energetic, Funny, Expressive, Talented. - Erin Jade, weekendnotes.com
These guys are seriously good! - Adrian Miller, The Clothesline
a very fun show...very touching - Ellie Palmer, Matilda Marseillaise