He Drank Too Many Cigarettes: Fiona Thorn sings Gainsbourgh

Sat, 5th Sep 2026 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm

The Coolroom, 359 Barker St, Castlemaine VIC 3450

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Direct from Sydney Opera House & Melbourne Cabaret Festival and sell out season at Paris Cat HE DRANK TOO MANY CIGARETTES FIONA THORN sings from the song book of provocateur Serge Gainsbourg.,.. With John Thorn, Lance Sua & Nigel MacLean After two amazing sold-out shows at the Paris Cat and SOH, and the Melbourne Cabaret Festival, the enchanting Fiona Thorn is back to celebrate the legendary Serge Gainsbourg! Come join us for an intimate evening as Fiona, with Musical Director John Thorn and the captivating band The Insurgents, brings Gainsbourg’s timeless songs to life. Feel the magnetic artistry that once mesmerised Bardot, Greco, Birkin and countless admirers across France and beyond. Find out why Gainsbourg’s music continues to captivate hearts and minds worldwide in this unforgettable tribute performance. Fiona is a true ‘diva’, effortlessly switching between musical styles and languages! – (INPRESS) Saturday 5 September 7.30pm The Coolroom Northern Arts Hotel FIONA THORN SINGS SERGE GAINSBOURH ABOUT SERGE GAINSBOURH Serge Gainsbourg (born 2 April 1928, passed away 2 March 1991) was a French singer-songwriter, actor, composer and director. He’s considered one of the most important people in French pop, known for his often shocking songs that stirred up a lot of debate in France. His music went from jazz, chanson and yé-yé to rock, zouk, funk, reggae and even electronica later on. It’s hard to put him into a box because of his different musical style and unique personality, but he’s definitely made a big impact and is often seen as one of the world’s most influential pop musicians. Serge wrote over 550 songs, and they’ve been covered more than 1,000 times by all sorts of artists. His lyrics were full of wordplay, with funny, strange, provocative, sexual, satirical or even rebellious ideas. Since he passed away from a second heart attack in 1991, his music has become legendary in France. Even though he was a bit of a rebel in his time, he’s now one of France’s most beloved public figures. He’s also got a huge fan base around the world, with hits like ‘Je t’aime… moi non plus’ in the UK and ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ in Belgium. [SOURCE WIKIPEDIA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serge_Gainsbourg] ABOUT FIONA THORN Fiona Thorn is a talented singer and language lover who can belt out tunes in eight languages! She’s explored all sorts of musical styles, from French chanson and jazz classics to continental jazz, cabaret, comedy and her own original songs. Fiona’s musical journey began in the cosy atmosphere of French cabaret nights and the unforgettable Jazz After Dark at the Victorian Arts Centre. While she’s performed on stage, her sultry and intimate style also shines in charming jazzy clubs. No matter where she sings, her sultry and sophisticated style creates a special connection with her audience, making every performance as memorable as it is captivating.