Paris's Crazy Horse cabaret arrives in London

The legendary show Crazy Horse cabaret or Le Crazy Horse, established
in Paris in 1951, is coming to London. It is known as 'the most avant-garde' cabaret in Paris, and claims to have been seducing Parisian audiences for 60 years.

This UK presentation of the cabaret that has been seducing Parisian audiences
for over 60 years claims to preserve the cabaret’s artistic heritage while adding 'a touch of modernity, humour and sophistication'.

Crazy Horse report that the show, to be performed in a purpose-built venue on the Southbank, consists of distinct choreographed acts, among them legendary Crazy Horse classics as well as new, original creations by French star choreographer Philippe Decouflé.

A series of ten aesthetic tableaus will be performed by a troupe of dazzling dancers; their performances accentuated by stylish costumes, original music and spectacular, high definition projection and lighting effects.
The lighting, they say, is such that the dancers are bathed in richly coloured and textured
 lights that are so stunning that 'it is hard to determine where skin ends and the reflections begin.'

'London is a bustling world capital for fashion and entertainment so It therefore seemed obvious that one day we present a show here – today we finally we have an opportunity,' Andrée Deissenberg, Le Crazy Horse Managing Director said today.

'In addition, for over thirty years, every single Crazy Horse Paris show in the world has opened with the iconic act “God Save Our Bareskin”, which features Royal Horse Guards with a twist. I can’t wait to present it to English audiences, just a few miles down the road from Buckingham Palace.'

'I’m thrilled to be bringing Paris’ oldest cabaret to London’s Southbank. Although Crazy Horse has been running since 1951; the creative team behind the show have kept it avant-garde, relevant yet still mesmerising. We hope you enjoy the show,' said Harvey Goldsmith CBE.

Shows have seductive names like Desir, while little factoids on the website revealing that the dancers use 2,500 pairs of stockings, 500 litres of body make-up and 300 lipsticks specially made in the shade Rouge Crazy, only add to the impression that this is a show not to be missed.

And judging by the line-up of girls set to appear, this is one show that is going to be very popular indeed. Vive La France.