Parisian Time Step

A sparkling night of chanson, jazz and tap dance at the BarBamford Daylesford Hotel.

Take a vicarious trip to Paris this summer as Parisian Time Step returns from France. 

Parisian Time Step is an intimate and charming cabaret that blends French chanson, jazz, tap dance, and storytelling, taking audiences on a journey through the rich musical history of Paris.

Drawing from the city’s past, and poking gentle fun at Parisian anecdotes, the show seamlessly blends nostalgia, history and humour creating an unforgettable experience. From the poignant love songs of the Age of Enlightenment to the lively polkas of the Belle Époque; from glamorous 1930s music halls to the golden age of jazz in the 1940s and '50s, Parisian Time Step celebrates the city’s musical legacy. The journey continues through the Left Bank jazz revolution of the 1960s, culminating in toe-tapping originals of the 2000s. Each song tells a story, evoking the essence of different Parisian neighbourhoods, eras, and cultural movements.

Created by Paris-based, Sydney-bred, Melbourne educated writer-performer Ruby Boukabou, with jazzed-up arrangements by French pianist Philippe Petit and choreography by France-based, Melbourne-bred Wendy Lee Taylor, Parisian Time Step promises an unforgettable evening of music, movement, and joie de vivre.

THE ARTISTS

WENDY LEE TAYLOR
SINGER, TAP DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER

A French–Australian performer with credits including 42nd Street and Charles Aznavour’s Lautrec, Wendy Lee spent 15 years as a soloist at the legendary Lido de Paris. With several albums to her name, she brings authenticity, glamour, and a touch of Parisian sparkle to the stage.

RUBY BOUKABOU

MC, TAP DANCER, WRITER

An Australian–Parisian storyteller and cabaret artist, Ruby divides her time between Paris and Sydney. Creator of Paris by Night, Parisian Notes and Promenade à Paris, she also authors travel books and hosts The Paris Plan YouTube channel. Her charisma and rhythmic flair guide audiences through the city’s soul.

PHILIPPE PETIT

PIANIST, MUSICAL DIRECTOR

A Bordeaux-born jazz virtuoso and fixture of Caveau de la Huchette, Philippe has performed with Scott Hamilton, Marc Fosset and Dany Doriz. His exuberant playing and comedic touch bring warmth and wit to every performance.

"A fun adventure through Paris, music and love! What a night!" Athina Antarakis (Peniche

Marcournet, Parisian Time Step show)

"Put me in a terrific mood. I sang and almost tap danced my way home afterwards,"

Bronwyn Mahoney (Penich Marcournet, Paris)