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A musical theatre piece set against the colourful backdrop of fin-de-siecle Paris, drawing inspiration from the showgirlss of the music halls, whilst exploring the ever shifting landscape of gender and sexuality. The showgirl became the icon of turn of the century Paris, immortalised in the paintings of Toulouse, Degas and Manet, with writers Zola and Cocteau amongst those intoxicating by the musical hall's charms. At a time of feminist change, the image of the showgirl - display, deception irreverence and the unashamed celebration of sexual power (and its material rewards) - offered an alternative strategy for emancipation which did not sacrifice femininity to equality. The new breed of overtly sexual women emerging in popular entertainment challenged strong notions of public decency. The Folie Bergeres was constantly being targeted by moral reformers - come and find out why...T01296213695Company Split Britches (in association with [Clod Ensemble]). Director Suzy Willson. Director Paul Clark (music). Performer Peggy Shaw. Performer Lois Weaver. | |
| 9 Nov 02 to 10 Nov 02 | The Tron, Glasgow :: V622 listing details L1665006498 |
| 31 May 01 to 8 Jun 01 | Hoxton Hall, Inner London :: V204 listing details L1816229486 |
| 24 May 01 to 25 May 01 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L1421416046 |
| 15 May 01 to 19 May 01 | Ovalhouse, Inner London :: V239 listing details L1533537109 |
