Cinémoi the place to watch the Cannes updates

Until 23rd May

Cinémoi to air exclusive interviews with the stars and the directors, previews and the real red carpet experience and provide exciting new Cannes App for those of you have iPods. Free-to-air on Sky channel 343

Molière's Bourgeois Gentilhomme at the Shaw Theatre

On 5th and 6th June 2010.

One of the most acclaimed of Molière’s plays, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, comes to London for the second time. In this charming, frequently hilarious production of a French comic theatre classic, Monsieur Jourdain, a middle-class business man, aspires to be something he just is not!

Modern Masters: Matisse, Picasso, Dali and Warhol at the V&A

Until 23rd June.

Prints by four of the 20th century's greatest artists: Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Andy Warhol. Over 50 works drawn from the V&A Museum's collections.

The French Institute launches Culturetech

Launched on 27th May

You may have always wished you lived in London and you could get access to the French Institute's library or cinematech or you may have wished you could practice your French and find out more about French culture. Well be aware that from 27 May 2010, your wish will have come true. The Institut français du Royaume-Uni launches Culturethèque, its new digital platform.

French Soprano Natalie Dessay in La Fille du Régiment

From 17 May 2010 to 3 June 2010 - Sung in French with English subtitles. Laurent Pelly's production returns, with Bruno Campanella conducting Donizetti's comedy. Note that Dawn French has the part of La Duchesse of Crackentorp.

May Books

Jérôme Kerviel,

This week, the French Bookshop has selected four books that cannot be more different from one another: from Jerome Kerviel, the vilified trader who lost nearly 5 billions euros when working for Societe Generale to personal libraries of famous people and their contents.

Wine tasting at the French Institute

24th May @ 7pm

Softly fruity, crisp and light, what better wine to drink on a warm summer’s day than a good rosé? You will taste characterful examples from Alsace, Champagne, the Loire and Rhône valleys and the South of France.

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