Australian cabaret star Michaela Burger, backed by guitarist Greg Wain, tells and sings the life story of the legendary Edith Piaf. Key moments from the chanteuse's career and the characters she's involved with are told/acted out, interspersed with her most important songs.
The script avoids the trap, common to many of the genre, of becoming a Wikipedia entry with musical interludes, and the stories are interesting and relevant. Burger has an excellent voice and comes close to the Little Sparrow's delivery. Her acting skills don't shine quite as brightly (although her accents were very convincing), and the performance needs a bit more pace and humour to lift it. But overall this is an enjoyable and informative show, and Wain's skill on the strings contribute a lot towards creating the Piaf atmosphere. If you've got an interest in Piaf this is worth giving a go.
Exposing Edith is on in George Square Studios until 26 August.
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