About Us

French Cabaret Musicals

After 25 years of international critical acclaim, French Cabaret Musicals will be bringing their enchanting Musicals, Burlesque, Cabaret, and Music-Hall shows around the British theatres.

The new British adaptations will give audiences an experience of French culture with its captivating productions. With Shows spanning the decades from the post war era to date, you will be kept entertained with their delightfully charming stories, much loved traditional songs and beautifully choreographed dances. Our musicals will take you on an unforgettable trip through the sights and sounds of our country.

From the new Burlesque & Cabaret Extravaganza Tour, the “Celebration of Edith Piaff ” to the love story of “Ça C’est Paris” our musical shows will transport you on a magical journey.

We start our UK tour from March 2022 with the magical ‘Ça C’est Paris’

Set-in post-war France ‘Ça C’est Paris’ is a romantic story between two young people, a country boy ‘Gaston’ and the charming Parisian ‘Blanche’ who meet for the first time to begin their musical adventures through the heart of Paris. Joining them on their journey will be Bistrot owner charismatic Alain who will assistance in bringing the couple together and show the essence of love and compassion.

This show has great moments of emotions and laughter thanks to our two main characters “Blanche and Gaston”, an almost ordinary couple …

We will be coming to Theatre near you soon. Announcements, dates and locations will be advertised on our website and socials.

Some of our previous Musical, Comedy Shows 2009 - 2015

Behind the Scenes

Mark WICKENDEN

Producer/ Director

Awarding-winning producer Mark learnt his craft as an artist signed to Sony\BMG back in 1996. Working with No.1 selling Spanish artist & producer Jose Maria Cano (Mecano) he soon made music his long-term career. As a composer, engineer & producer, Mark has been at the top of his game in the Film & Television sync industry for over 20 years, as well as producing records for musical acts. He is also proprietor of a record label and has a partnership in the French Cabaret company.

Mark has worked alongside Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Steve Dorff (Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand), Jez Coad (Simple Minds) & David Barnes (BBC’s The Voice) to name but a few. He has also had a UK No.1 hit for the charity Help for Heroes and is signed to Universal Music and Northstar Publishing.

Salvatore CIRASUOLO

Producer/ Director

As a successful Night Club owner for 16 years, Salvatore became a successful events organiser responsible for producing and publicising live entertainment events throughout the French clubs scene. His business and management skills proved essential for delivering premium events to well-established venues such as Le Gibus, Queen Club, Les Bains, Barrio Latino, La Diligence, La Brocherie, Le Macumba, Fabrique, Le France, Casino De Dieppe, Casino Le Treport,  Le Vinyl.

Salvatore has also been a producer and arranger for a multitude of Club/Dance music tracks involving record labels such as Sony, BMG, Wagram, Northstar and EMI.

Franck TRABUCCO

Executive Producer

Franck has been an entertainment entrepreneur since 1987, one of the few people that make affordable cabaret a reality, offering exceptional musicals, operettas and music hall shows all over France and Europe.

His father Roberto was a famous full-time touring musician and Franck joined his father’s musical show production business Compagnie Trabucco at the age of 20. He later founded Arc en Ciel Productions and has organised nearly 70 theatre tours, presenting around 5,000 performances to audiences totalling hundreds of thousands.

Franck has worked with legendary names in French operetta and music hall, including Mathé Altery, Annie Cordy, Marcel Merkès, Luc Barney, Marcel Amont, Les Sœurs Etienne, Jack Lantier, Francis Linel and Paulette Merval.