Cabaret de Paris
Stuck in Sydney but dreaming of the glamour of Paris? Cabaret de Paris will play for three shows only at the Capitol Theatre next weekend, and promises to transport its audience to exciting Paris, with a parade of international entertainers and beautifully adorned exotic dancers.
A Parisian-themed revue, Cabaret de Paris mixes old-school showgirl glamour with aerial artists, pole dancers, circus acts, magicians, and of course the famous cancan dancers, in a lavish French cabaret show like no other. These performers have been sourced from around the globe, having already graced the beloved stages of the Moulin Rouge, The Lido and other French cabaret revues.
Indeed, legendary Australian showgirl and former Moulin Rouge star – the longest serving showgirl in the revue’s 120-year history – Marissa Burgess will perform alongside Michael Boyd, a world-class illusionist, and Cyriaque and Angela Kinkingnehun, a husband and wife duo of classically trained ballet dancers who perform in haute couture.
If nothing else, Cabaret de Paris will light up the stage with elaborately embellished and exquisitely bejewelled costumes. Made in the traditional Parisian style, the dancers are clad in little but feathers, sequins and rhinestones with viewer discretion advised during the weekend performances as it is a topless burlesque revue. Not to fear though, the matinee performance will not feature topless dancers and are suitable for the entire family. (ES)
May 27–28 (Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm + 8pm). Capitol Theatre, 13 Campbell Street, Haymarket. $60-$129. Tickets & info: ticketmaster.com.au or 13 61 00
BY EMILY SHEN
