About

The Sparrow and the Mouse is produced by Sisterscene Productions from Edmonton, Canada, and stars classical singer Melanie Gall, an Edmonton native.

Melanie has performed in festivals and with opera companies all over the world.  She recently traveled to Argentina and Uruguay to sing at their Semaine de la Francophonie celebrations.  She also sang a series of 6 solo recitals at the American Spring Festival in the Czech Republic.  She has also performed in South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and has sung the roles of La Fee in Massenet’s Cendrillion, The Queen of the Night from The Magic Flute and Gilda from Verdi’s Rigoletto.  As well, Melanie is the co-host of the popular knitting show, The Savvy Girls Podcast.

You can contact Melanie by email at fringe@melaniegall.com.

To find out more about Melanie and her other projects (including other Fringe shows), visit her website at MelanieGall.com.

 

 

 

Edith Piaf is one of the most beloved singers in the world.  She was born in 1915 in Paris and raised by her paternal grandmother.  Edith grew up singing on the street, and was discovered

by Louis Leplée, a French nightclub owner.  She soon became wildly famous, and performed songs throughout France and the world.  When she died, Edith was mourned by millions throughout the world.

 

 

 

 

Simone Berteaut is Edith Piaf’s half-sister and closest friend.  Simone joined Edith at the age of 12, singing on the streets of Paris.  Throughout much of her life, Simone (called ‘Momone’ by Edith) lived with her half sister.  During Edith’s rise to fame Momone was by her side, sharing her adventures and her secrets