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From screen to stage: 'Singin' in the Rain' comes to Paris

From screen to stage: 'Singin' in the Rain' comes to Paris
France 24 Thursday 22 October 2026, 13:02 UTC By Delano D’SOUZA 1 min read
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From screen to stage: 'Singin' in the Rain' comes to Paris Culture Issued on: 05:46 min From the show Reading time 1 min One of the most recognisable and beloved musicals of all time has hit the stage in Paris. "Singin' in the Rain" is on at the Lido theatre until January 10. In this edition of Entre Nous we are pleased to welcome Ashley Day, the British actor bringing Don Lockwood to life.

From screen to stage: 'Singin' in the Rain' comes to Paris Culture Issued on: 05:46 min From the show Reading time 1 min One of the most recognisable and beloved musicals of all time has hit the stage in Paris. "Singin' in the Rain" is on at the Lido theatre until January 10. In this edition of Entre Nous we are pleased to welcome Ashley Day, the British actor bringing Don Lockwood to life. He tells us what it's like to step into Gene Kelly's shoes. A programme produced by Amanda Alexander, Marina Pajovic and Georgina Robertson By: Advertising Related keywords [Image text:] British actor Ashley Day brings Don Lockwood to life SINGININTHERAIN HITSPARISSTAGE ENTRE NOUS FRANCE 24
Singin (PERSON) Paris (LOCATION) Paris Culture Issued (ORG) Lido (LOCATION) Entre Nous (ORG) Ashley Day (PERSON) British (ORG) Don Lockwood (PERSON) Gene Kelly (PERSON) Amanda Alexander (PERSON) Marina Pajovic (LOCATION) Georgina Robertson (PERSON)
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