ON January 15, 1847, Marie Duplessis - courtesan, party girl, liar and legend - got out of bed, put on a dress, ordered a bottle of champagne, and sat alone in her Paris apartment to celebrate her birthday.
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She died 18 days later, aged 23 ... but Mademoiselle is not done yet.
Songs for the Fallen is a thrilling musical party charting Marie's life from poverty to infamy in 19th century Paris.
This is the wild and hilarious tale of a woman who knew one thing: good girls don't make history.
After hugely successful seasons in Sydney, Brisbane and New York that had critics and audiences raving, and with a lush, live pop score by award-winning composer Basil Hogios, you are invited to the decadent final party of the woman who defied her fate and captured a nation.
Written and performed by Sheridan Harbridge, Songs for the Fallen will be at the Civic Theatre for one performance only on Thursday, October 15.
■ The Star has two double passes to give away. For your chance to win phone 1900 915 306 - leave your name and contact details. Calls cost 55¢ including GST and winners will be notified by telephone. Entries close Monday, October 12, noon. LTPM/12/00962