piaf/dietrich
iPhoto caption: Deborah Hay in 'Piaf/Dietrich.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.
REVIEW: Opposing personalities collide in Piaf/Dietrich at London’s Grand Theatre
The show succeeds in showcasing Piaf and Dietrich's vulnerabilities by portraying them as a form of star-crossed lovers — destined not just for fame, but each other.
iPhoto caption: Deborah Hay and Terra C. MacLeod in 'Piaf/Dietrich.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.
The Grand Theatre’s music-infused Piaf/Dietrich considers fame, friendship, and desire
“The extremes of both characters gives us a lot to consider and experience for how to live," says director Rachel Peake. "Should we lead with passion or precision? It’s sort of a no-brainer that happiness lies somewhere in the middle."