Live performances
FOOD SOUND SYSTEM, HISTOIRES ET RECETTES D’UN DJ EN CUISINE (FOOD SOUND SYSTEM, STORIES AND RECIPES FROM A DJ IN THE KITCHEN) by the Italian musician Daniele de Michele.DECEMBER 5 • 10 p.m. • at LES DOCKS (where ?) • PRICE: €7 CHILDREN AGED 5-12: €5 • FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 • BOOKINGS Tel: 05 65 20 88 60
A multimedia performance based on the artist’s musical imaginings, cultural reflections and video images exploring food preparation. Accompanied by the Fama Volat Group and images by Fabrice Feries, the production is directed by Éric Lareine. ( +) Photo : Florence Poulain
ENTREMETS ENTREMOTS (DESSERTS BETWEEN WORDS) par le Styx Theatre Company
DECEMBER 5 • 8 p.m. • at the CHÂTEAU DE HAUTE-SERRE (where ?) BOOKINGS NECESSARY (LIMITED SEATING) Tel: 05 65 20 80 20 or 05 65 20 88 60 PRICE: €55 INCLUDING WINES FROM THE ESTATES
Set to a text by Marion Courtis, and including a nine-course meal, “Entremets Entremots” is a poetic incentive to savour gourmet delights and a celebration of fine food. The meal is designed by the chef Philippe Combet from the Château de Mercuès. ( +)
LE CASIER DE LA REINE (THE QUEEN’S WINE RACK) created and performed by Fred LadouéDECEMBER 6 • 12 p.m. & 5.30 p.m. at the THÉÂTRE DE CAHORS FOYER (where ?) • ONE PRICE FOR ALL: €3 BOOKINGS: 05 65 20 88 60
This object theatre performance offers a rereading of the thrilling adventures of the Knight of Armagnac and the Three Musketeers, who set out in search of the twelve bottles of Fernet-Branca owned by the Queen. ( +)
LA LUMIÈRE DU VIN (THE LIGHT OF WINE) by the La Conica/Laconica CompanyDECEMBER 6 • 6 p.m. • at the CHÂTEAU DE HAUTE-SERRE (where ?) BOOKING NECESSARY (LIMITED SEATING) Tel: 05 65 20 88 60 PRICE: €7 • CHILDREN AGED 5-12: €5 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5
In this Catalonian shadow theatre piece entitled “La Llum del vi”, wine is the chosen subject of artistic exploration. An amalgamation of live images and sounds derived from vine stock, red, white and rosé wines offers each participant the chance to savour a unique experience. Followed by a tasting of estate wines. ( +)
LA PRINCESSE DE CLÈVES, UNE SOIRÉE À LA TABLE DE LA MAISON DE FRANCE (THE PRINCESS OF CLÈVES, AN EVENING OF DINING AT THE HOUSE OF FRANCE) by Benoît SchwartzDECEMBER 6 • 8 p.m. • at LE GRENIER DU CHAPITRE (where ?) BOOKING NECESSARY (LIMITED SEATING) Tel: 05 65 35 27 27 €40 INCLUDING WINE (DOMAINE ICHARD)
In a work that centres on the dining table, the actor recounts the story of The Princess of Clèves with the audience taking the role of members of the court of Henri II and Catherine de Medici... Followed by a meal with a Renaissance flavour prepared by Hervé Bourg from the restaurant Le Marché. ( +)
APPÉTIT ! (APPETITE!) by the groupe Délicieuse Vinaigrette Group
DECEMBER 6 • 8 p.m. MEET IN THE THEATRE FOYER FOR A TASTING OF SOUPS INSPIRED BY THE COLORS OF THE WORLD, ACCOMPANIED BY CAHORS WINE. 9 p.m. RECITAL IN THE THEATRE (where ?) PRICE: €10 • CHILDREN AGED 5-12: €5 FREE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 5 BOOKINGS Tel: 05 65 20 88 60
The female singing trio Délicieuse Vinaigrette will be accompanied by Ivan Réchard on the double bass. They are currently in residence in Cahors, and will be presenting their first recital of songs dedicated to the theme of the appetite. A performance that combines a lust for life and a hearty appetite for the sensual pleasures of food… ( +)
CONTES DE LA GRANDE PAPILLE (TALES OF THE GREAT TASTE BUD) by Muriel Bloch, accompanied by the saxophonist Fred Costa
DECEMBER 7 • 3.30 p.m. • ONE PRICE FOR ALL: €3 at the THÉÂTRE DE CAHORS (where ?) (ALL WELCOME) BOOKINGS Tel: 05 65 20 88 60
The storyteller Muriel Bloch travels the length and breadth of France to share her repertory of tales. Her stories evoke consuming desires, the love of food and mysterious culinary traditions. (+)
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