I was once obsessed with Ancient Egypt. At high school we used to write letter to each other as if we were the kings and queens. I was so excited about going to see Sydney Theatre Company’s Antony and Cleopatra when I was 17 (ok, partly because Marcus Graham was playing Marco) that I turned up a month early. Then, when I moved to Paris, I kinda...
Read MoreParisian Rendez-Vous Review (Dance Informa Mag)
Just came across this review in Dance Informa magazine by Kristy Johnson. Thanks Kristy! Back in Paris writing. Is it perhaps time to pen another stage show? (http://www.danceinforma.com/magazine/2013/02/parisian-rendez-vous-is-a-treat/ ) Parisian Rendez Vous, by writer and performer Ruby Boukabou and cabaret heartthrob Ben Palumbo, was a delight. Having...
Read MoreFeature in Roy Stevenson’s site on travel bloggers
I’ve just been featured in Roy Stevenson’s site on travel bloggers. Thanks Roy! Roy’s site is a great resource for travel writers with inspirational stories, tips on the craft and contacts in the industry. http://www.pitchtravelwrite.com/travel-blogs.html Ruby Boukabou Blogs: RubyBoukabou.com and RubyTV Ruby Boukabou has been writing...
Read MoreNotre Dame? Bof, where’s the jazz jam? (Advance’s Roaming Writers)
Here’s a piece I wrote a couple of years ago for Advance’s Roaming Writers. I still agree! http://advance.org/articles/notre-dame-bof-wheres-the-jazz-jam/ Notre Dame? Bof, where’s the jazz jam? by Ruby Boukabou Advance Roaming Writers I’ve never been much of a sight-seeing tourist. During my first main stint in Paris in 2005 (to complete...
Read MoreToe- tapping jazz in motion- Sarah and Leela Petronio (Paris Voice)
Sarah Patronio and daughter Leela are an asset to Paris, to jazz and to tap dance. We’re waiting on their next duo show! In the meantime, here’s a piece I wrote for Paris Voice in the lead up to their show at Paris’ famous music venue- The New Morning in the 10th...
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