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PRESS RELEASE
Paris invites you to enjoy the show!
1, 2, 3… More than 20 top Parisian show venues are offering you one free place for every ticket purchased.
For the first time, from 30 October to 12 November, the most iconic Parisian show venues, in partnership with the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau and Atout France, will be rolling out the red carpet to unveil their new line-up and add some extra sparkle to the capital at the start of autumn. All styles and genres are on the bill: music, ballet, theatre (with subtitles), circus, cabaret, and jazz ... In total, more than 2 600 free places will be on offer. The full line-up of shows, available to consult on the www.showtimeinparis.com website since 12 September, will be open for bookings on 18 September. An opportunity not to be missed to take full advantage of the Parisian performing arts scene and its world-renowned shows. With evenings out in the glittery atmosphere of cabarets, concerts at major concert halls with outstanding acoustics, the latest comedy shows … the widest choice is offered to the biggest audience. There is something for everyone — families, couples and friends, plus language is no barrier as all shows are either subtitled in English or are easily understandable by non-French speakers. Eurostar and Voyages-sncf.com are partners of this major event. In their promotion of this special offer on foreign markets, they will provide an additional editorial focus in their respective communications media and even original happenings in stations or on trains. Impossible to resist, just find someone to be your guest! www.showtimeinparis.com Press contacts: Stéphanie Cadet – [email protected] - +33 (0) 1 42 96 70 75 Véronique Potelet Anty – [email protected] - +33 (0) 1 49 52 53 27
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THE PARTNERS Paris Convention & Visitors Bureau & Atout France 5 Other partners (Air France, Eurostar, Voyages-SNCF) 6
THE SHOW VENUES Bel Canto (Neuilly and Paris) 7 Bobino 8 Caveau de la Huchette 9 Cirque Alexis Gruss 10 Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione 11 Crazy Horse 12 Divan du Monde / Madame Arthur 13 Grand Rex 14 Jazz Club Etoile 15 Lido 16 Moulin Rouge 17 Opéra Comique 18 Palace of Versailles 19 Philharmonie de Paris 20 Radio France 21 Théâtre BO Saint-Martin 22 Théâtre des Nouveautés 23 Théâtre Le Ranelagh 24
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About Paris Convention & Visitors Bureau
Established in 1971, at the initiative of the City of Paris and the Paris
Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as a non-profit association, the Paris
Convention and Visitors Bureau has three main missions: Welcoming and
informing visitors, and promoting the attractions of the capital in France and
abroad, on the leisure and MICE segments.
Its PARISINFO.com website, available in 4 languages is the reference for tourist information
about Paris.
PCVB is also present on social medias through its brand ‘Paris je t’aime’
It brings together professionals to carry out initiatives and operations in order to enhance the
attractiveness of Paris; it promotes the destination to the press and operators.
It represents the vital forces of Parisian tourism along with local, regional and international
institutions.
About Atout France
With nearly 83 million international arrivals in 2016, France is the
world’s leading tourism destination. It has occupied this position
for over 25 years and this represents an opportunity for the
French economy (2 million direct and indirect jobs created, 7.4%
of GDP).
Today however, within the context of a global tourism industry that is on the rise, the destination must
further enhance its allure in order to attract travellers.
Atout France is committed to achieving the objective set by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign
Affairs: to receive 100 million visitors to France in 2020.
With 33 offices across the globe and a close working relationship with French embassies in nearly 70
countries, the Agency boasts of expert knowledge of the different tourism markets and conducts highly
effective marketing and promotional activities. This enables Atout France to support nearly 1,300
professionals (private companies and public bodies) in their international development throughout
2,800 promotional operations that are organised each year.
This multi-pronged promotional activity targets the general public thanks, most notably, to a strong
digital strategy and also carries out specific actions aimed at international travel trade professionals
(training, trade fairs, workshops, sales calls, etc.), as well as journalists and influencers (press trips,
events, etc.).
#FeelParis
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About Air France
Founded in 1933, Air France is the number one French airline and, together with KLM, one of the
world's largest air carriers by revenue and passengers transported.
Air France is a leading global player in its three main areas of activity: passenger transport, cargo
transport and aircraft maintenance. From its hubs at Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airports,
the airline operates flights to more than 320 destinations and 118 countries.
Air France is a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, alongside Korean Air, Aeromexico and
Delta. With the North American airline, Air France has also set up a joint venture dedicated to the
joint operation of several hundred transatlantic flights every day.
About Eurostar
Eurostar is the only high speed train that directly links the UK to France and Belgium via the Channel
Tunnel. They take their travellers from city centre to city centre, and have been since 1994.
Since then, they’ve carried over 150 million passengers. Eurostar takes thousands of people a day to
Paris, Brussels, Lille, Calais, Disneyland® Paris and more.
Since 1994, they’ve more than doubled the total number of passengers travelling (whether by air or
train) between London and Paris and Brussels. Today, they’re taking their customers even further.
About Voyages- SNCF
Voyages-sncf.com is the official European distribution channel of the French railways (SNCF) for online
sales of high-speed and conventional rail travel throughout France and Europe.
In December 2013, Rail Europe Limited was rebranded as Voyages-sncf.com. Under the new brand it
continues to sell the same wide range of tickets and passes for rail travel throughout Europe.
Voyages-sncf.com is a subsidiary of the French National Railway Company SNCF and an expert in
railway travel to Europe and French destinations. It is a key player in the European tourism industry
employing up to 1,000 people across its European business.
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BEL CANTO (PARIS & NEUILLY)
The show venues
When you dine at Bel Canto restaurants, you’re in for a musical dinner! Every evening, Bel
Canto combines opera and fine dining at two different locations.
The Bel Canto Hotel de Ville restaurant is
perfectly located in the Marais district just in
front of Notre-Dame cathedral and close to City
Hall. Every day, you can hear some of the world’s
great arias here – in a sumptuous setting
decorated with famous costumes crafted in the
workshops of the Opéra National de Paris.
The Bel Canto Neuilly is situated in the western
part of Paris in the department of the Hauts-de-Seine. The atmosphere could be described as
an Italian opera house, bathed in the light of a magnificent chandelier.
Website - www.lebelcanto.com
The show: les Dîners Lyriques
At Bel Canto, a carefully-orchestrated team of attentive waiters is supported by a quartet of
singers, accompanied by a piano. Every fifteen minutes or so, one, two or all four of the
singers perform parts of renowned arias from Carmen, Don Giovanni, Tosca, The Magic
Flute or La Bohème.
The proximity with the singers makes the
experience all the more exciting and emotional
for opera lovers and curious diners alike.
The Dinner & Show package, without drinks,
includes the show, the semi-gourmet dinner
with an à la carte 3-course menu (starters /main
course /cheese or dessert).
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BOBINO
The show venue
Bobino is a theatre located on Paris’s Left Bank on a street well-known for its cultural
nightlife. Named after an Italian clown who found fame in Paris in the 19th century, Bobino
has an unusual history: since opening in 1870, it has welcomed an impressive roll call of
artists from the French scene, including Edith Piaf, Barbara or Josephine Baker. Totally
rebuilt in 1985, Bobino experimented with different directions until 2010, when its director
pursued a new vision, opening the theatre to one-man-shows, dance, concerts and musicals.
Website - www.bobino.fr
The shows:
Les Franglaises
Les Franglaises is back in Paris after a successful tour in France and abroad. The show won
Best Musical at the 2015 Molières (the French equivalent of the Tony or Olivier awards). Why?
Because it’s an hilarious romp through the Anglo-Saxon musical repertoire, a fun-filled show
that knowingly plays with all the rules. It offers up literal French translations of some of the
best-known songs originally created in English – with some entertaining results!
Tutu – Chicos Mambo
Tutu explores some of the stage’s most famous and important dance works from Swan Lake to
Pina Bausch … with a twist. It’s a show filled with colourful surprises that will wow and
delight audiences. At its heart are the six chameleon-esque men who play all the roles – more
than 40 characters that will have you laughing, gasping and applauding.
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LE CAVEAU DE LA HUCHETTE
The show venue
Recently celebrated in the Oscar-winning La La Land, the Caveau de la Huchette is the
mythical club of Paris’s Left Bank. This Latin Quarter jazz cellar has welcomed the world’s
best exponents of saxophone, drum and guitar jazz ever since American GIs brought the genre
over to France after the war.
Today, the Caveau’s band plays every night to fans of jazz and bebop dancing.
Watch your step as you head down and enter the world of the Caveau!
Website - www.caveaudelahuchette.fr/2/
The shows
- Ellen Birath & The Shadow Cats
- Olivier Franc – Tribute to Sidney Bechet
- Jive Aces
- Dany Doriz Big Band
- Megaswing
- Newcastle Jazz Band
- The Sweet System
- Nicholas Thomas – Swing Band
- Jean-Paul Amouroux - Boogie Woogie Machine
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CIRQUE ALEXIS GRUSS
The show venue
Every year, Alexis Gruss and his family set up a big top in Paris’s western 16th
arrondissement. In the tent, you’ll discover their elegant and entertaining take on the art of
circus performance.
Website - https://www.alexis-gruss.com/
The show
Quintessence
The Gruss are horse riders, the Farfadais are acrobats. Together, they offer you a
breathtaking equestrian and aerial show combining the prowess of horses with the skills of
artists twirling and fluttering in the air.
Gruss, the mythical circus family, presents its newest creation – a show that will enchant you,
whether you are 7 or 77 years old!
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CIRQUE D’HIVER BOUGLIONE
The show venue
Located on the main boulevard between Place de la Bastille and Place de la République, the
Cirque d’Hiver is instantly recognizable thanks to its distinctive polygon architecture. It was
opened in 1852 by Napoleon III, and was initially used for equestrian shows before opening up
to other performance arts. In 1934, it was bought by the Bouglione family, whose shows
brought the venue fame at home and abroad.
Today, the Cirque d’Hiver is considered the oldest
permanent circus in the world.
Designated an historical monument in 1975, the
Cirque d’Hiver can accommodate up to 1,650
spectators. People of all ages are welcome!
Website - http://www.cirquedhiver.com/en/
The show
Exploit
EXPLOIT is the name of the new Cirque d’Hiver show by the Bouglione family. In association
with guest artists from all over the world, the Bouglione family presents an evening of
surprising and innovative acts, combining poetic artistry with physical prowess.
Bring your family and friends for a show filled with big cats, clown, jugglers and expert
equestrians!
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CRAZY HORSE
The show venue
Located at 12 avenue George V, a short walk from the Eiffel Tower and at the heart of Paris’s
Golden Triangle’, Le Crazy Horse is the most sophisticated of all the city’s cabarets.
Walk down the wide red steps of this celebrated
‘House of Design’ and you’ll discover a surprisingly
cosy venue: the perfect setting to enjoy the unique
artistic vision of this legendary cabaret. Sit back
and let yourself be carried away on a fascinating
journey into a world where gorgeous dancers with
catchy names express their own version of
femininity.
Website - www.lecrazyhorseparis.com/en/
The show
Totally Crazy
In this enchanting 90-minute show, you’ll discover 65 years of dazzling
creation and glamour! Totally Crazy invites the audience to experience the very DNA of The
Crazy Horse, revisiting famous routines from its past while showcasing new numbers from
legendary creators such as Dita Von Teese, Ali Mahdavi, Chantal Thomass and Philippe
Découflé.
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DIVAN DU MONDE / MADAME ARTHUR
The show venues
A single ticket gets you into two neighbouring venues!
Divan du monde
Founded at the heart of artistic Montmartre in the
19th century, the Divan du Monde started life as a
ballroom before adopting the name ‘Divan
Japonais’ (Japanese Divan). Today, it offers an
eclectic programme of concerts, with late night
clubbing Wednesday to Saturday featuring 100%
French music.
Madame Arthur
Next door to the Divan du Monde is a famous
transformist cabaret! Madame Arthur celebrates
French chanson songs, with drag queens donning
dresses and high heels to embody the stars of the
past and today! Early on in his career, iconic
French musician Serge Gainsbourg played piano
here.
Website - www.divandumonde.com
The show
French Collection
In a single night, you’ll discover all the most talented exponents of French chanson. From the
contemporary talent of Diam’s and Celine Dion to legends like Balavoine, Mireille Mathieu,
Colette Renard and the iconic Dalida, you’ll enjoy a who’s who of this classic French music
genre.
The show is buresque and often off-the-wall – and the public is at the heart of it all. You’ll
have a chance to test your knowledge with a name-that-tune quiz. And, all night, you can
take your pick from a good choice of food and cocktails.
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GRAND REX
The show venue
The Grand Rex is one of the best-known movie theatres on Paris’s ‘Grands Boulevards’. Its
external facade, outsized compared to neighbouring buildings, features large neon signs and
an art deco tower.
The theatre’s 2,800 places are the most of any in Europe, and its 300 m2 screen (24.90 m (82
ft) wide and 11.35 m (37 ft) high) is the largest in Paris.
Website - www.legrandrex.com
The show
Argentina
Argentina is a show that takes viewers on
a fabulous journey into the sizzling streets
of Buenos Aires during the Roaring Twenties.
The storyline of this captivating tango show – a
potent cocktail of passion, dance and song – has
Charlie Chaplin falling madly in love with a
migrant woman.
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JAZZ CLUB ETOILE
The show venue
In the last 40 years, the stage of the Jazz Club Etoile has welcomed jazz legends such as Dizzy
Gillespie, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton, BB King, Dee Dee Bridgewater or Diana
Krall. Located in the Méridien Etoile hotel, this prestigious jazz club recently reopened its
doors after several months of renovation work. Discover the program: a subtle mix of tributes
to jazz legends and promising new talents.
Website - www.jazzclub-paris.com/en/
The shows
New Blues Generation
His album ‘Refuse to Loose’, released last year, created a sensation
in the world of the blues. At barely 30 years of age, Jarekus Singleton
is already a complete and highly accomplished artist: a talented
singer, songwriter and guitarist. His live set at the Jazz Club Etoile
will be full of contemporary influences, with accompaniment by his
own band and a special guest turn from saxophonist Sax Gordon.
Playing for 2 days only!
Diunna Greenleaf & KingFish
Diunna Greenleaf started off in gospel but soon
developed her own style blending jazz and soul. Let
yourself be lulled by the soothing blues of this talented
Texan singer. Playing just one date at the Jazz Club
Etoile on Thursday 2 November.
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LIDO DE PARIS
The show venue
Located on the most emblematic avenue of the French Capital, at 116 bis avenue des
Champs-Elysées, the Lido de Paris has been attracting and enchanting visitors from France
and around the world since 1946.
Today, the Lido’s talented dancers and
performers showcase their skills on a stage that
can transform into an ice-skating rink or even a
fountain. Spend an evening with the Bluebell
Girls and the Lido Boys – and experience the
most elegant cabaret in the City of Light!
Website - http://www.lido.fr/en.html
The show
Paris Merveilles
An exceptional evening awaits you with Paris Merveilles, the latest creation from the Lido de
Paris. Produced and directed by Franco Dragone, the famous director of the Cirque du
Soleil, Paris Merveilles adds a twist to the classic cabaret show while paying homage to Paris
and Parisian women.
The dinner is inspired by the show. For Paris
Merveilles, chefs have dreamed up a new menu
that sets the tone for the evening, with high-
quality products, original creations and desserts
from the famed patisserie Lenôtre.
So, get ready to be blown away from the
moment the curtain goes up!
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MOULIN ROUGE
The show venue
Enter the dazzling and spectacular universe of the Moulin Rouge, the symbol of the Parisian
way of celebrating since 1889!
A fantasy world bursts onto the stage: 1000 costumes shimmering with feathers, rhinestones
and sequins, sensational performances, sumptuous sets and original French music.
Amidst the warm and joyful atmosphere of a venue decorated with unexpected details
inspired by various eras and stories of the theatre since 1889, the Moulin Rouge invites us to
live and share all the emotions and effervescence of a unique party extravaganza!
Website - www.moulinrouge.fr
The show
Féerie
The Moulin Rouge offers its guests a Dinner-and-Show experience, starting with a
sophisticated dinner to be savoured against the melodic backdrop of live tunes played by the
musicians, or a Show evening sparkling with champagne bubbles.
Composed by Chef David Le Quellec, the restaurant menu boasts a new take on traditional
French dishes changing with the seasons, cooked using local produce and lovingly prepared in
the kitchens of the Moulin Rouge.
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OPÉRA COMIQUE
The show venue
Alongside the Comédie-Française and the Opéra de Paris, the Opéra Comique is one of the
oldest French institutions of theatre and music. Located on a splendid square near the Grands
Boulevards, this national theatre celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2015.
A night out at the Opéra Comique doesn’t
necessarily mean you’ll be watching comedy. The
main difference with regular opera is that the shows
feature both sung arias and spoken theatre.
The Opéra Comique offers up a rich and often
surprising programme.
Website - www.opera-comique.com
The shows
Tassis Christoyannis – Recital
The Greek baritone Tassis Christoyannis excels across a range of repertories, but his passion is
to breathe new life into forgotten works.
Join him for a unique recital in the Salle Favart on 10 November.
The Magic Flute (Mozart)
The Magic Flute was Mozart’s last work – and a
testimony to his lyrical genius. He died a few weeks
after it premiered in Vienna.
The production presented at the Opéra Comique is a
version by Barrie Kosky and the London Collective in
1927. On stage, animated film and video is used to
evoke a world where an atmosphere of supernaturalism reigns supreme.
Created in Berlin in 2012, this production will have its French premiere at the Opéra Comique
on 6, November.
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PALACE OF VERSAILLES
The show venue
Take in a show and you’ll get to see some of the property’s most iconic places: the Royal
Opera house, the Royal Chapel, the Hall of Mirrors or the sumptuous Hercules Salon. The
programme includes both contemporary and classical concerts.
It’s a great way to discover the Palace in another light, with just a handful of other people –
long after most visitors have left.
Website - www.chateauversailles-spectacles.fr
The show
Monteverdi: Heroic Duets
Two tenors pay tribute to Monteverdi in the glorious setting of the Hercules
Salon. Monteverdi: Heroic Duets is an evening with Julian Prégardien and his father Christoph
singing a selection of works by the great Italian composer. The powerful music and family ties
between the two tenors makes for an emotional experience.
Playing just one night!
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PHILHARMONIE DE PARIS
The show venue
Unique in the world, the Philharmonie is composed of 4 concert halls, a Music Museum, spaces
for educational activities, and areas to accommodate orchestras. One of the most impressive
concert halls is the Grande Salle, boasting exceptional acoustics. It can host up to 2,400
people in orchestra configuration.
The Orchestre de Paris is the Philharmonie’s main resident ensemble. It is France’s largest
symphonic ensemble, with 119 members.
Website – www.philharmoniedeparis.fr
The show
Orchestre de Paris / Hengelbrock
2 orchestras, 150 musicians, 200 choristers: blending the scale of Mendelssohn’s era with a
celebration of nocturnal enchantments, this concert benefits from an added touch of wonder
thanks to the poetic imagination of birdsong singers.
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RADIO FRANCE
The show venue
An iconic venue since the 1960s, Radio France is
located by the Seine close to the Eiffel Tower and
is home to France’s national radio stations. The
building is also known as ‘Maison Ronde’ (Round
House) because of its oval architecture.
Three years ago, Radio France inaugurated a new
auditorium for public concerts. Designed to
enhance the listening experience, this concert hall
was designed with 1,400 seats encircling the stage, offering greater proximity and intimacy
for both musicians and music lovers.
Website - www.maisondelaradio.fr
The shows
Jazz sur le vif
Every year, the Euroradio Jazz Producers put together a European jazz big band under the
name of the Euroradio Jazz Orchestra (EJO), a project whose roots date back to 1965. Each
EBU Member can send one musician under the age of 30 to perform in public with the EJO.
This year, the EJO concert is being organized at Radio France. The music director is the young
French trumpeter, composer and arranger Airelle Besson.
The concert will kick off with one the freshest revelations of the moment: trio nOx.3
accompanied by the Swedish singer Linda Oláh.
Shostakovich 1917
November 2017: a century ago, according to the Julian calendar used in Russia at the time,
Lenin took advantage of the fall of Tsar Nicolas II to found the myth of the Russian
Revolution. Shostakovich, whether he liked it or not, was enlisted to celebrate this
momentous event of 1917. The result was Symphony No. 12, with the last movement simply
entitled ‘The Dawn of Humanity’. An entirely different perspective is offered up in
his Symphony No. 9 and in his Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra – where
ideological references are completely absent.
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THÉÂTRE BO SAINT-MARTIN
The show venue
Situated a short distance from Place de la République, this tiny theatre used to be a
bookstore. Today, its 70 cosy seats, high-end technology and air conditioning allow it to
welcome small audiences in an intimate setting. The owners both work in TV and one-man
shows and offer up an eclectic program. The aim is to entertain all types of audience.
Website - www.theatrebo.fr
The show
Oh my God She’s Parisian!
Enjoy a one-hour comedy that’s 100% in English!
Julie Collas is a Parisian who used to live in London and
Chicago. And the experience of living abroad made her
inner Parisian come right out!
Now back in Paris, she presents a one-woman show
sharing all the ‘je ne sais quoi’ that makes her so
Parisian. In a series of hilarious sketches, you’ll meet a
whole series of typical French characters, from the rude
waiter to the impatient metro passenger.
Find out what it really means to be a Parisian!
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THÉÂTRE DES NOUVEAUTES
The show venue
The Théâtre des Nouveautés finally settled on its current address at Boulevard Poissonnière
after a long history and several other locations. Established in 1921, the theatre was initially
famous for programming operettas, satires and political plays.
Today, the Théâtre des Nouveautés still sets the standard for vaudeville and light comedy.
Each season features some of the genre’s most talented writers and most famous actors.
Pascal Legros, director since 2010, is committed to preserving the theatre’s history and
reputation – but he also knows how to explore more audacious themes. For example, Olivier
Giraud presents a one-man show entirely in English!
Website - www.theatredesnouveautes.fr
The show
How to become Parisian in one hour?
Get a fast – and very funny – introduction to understanding
the attitudes and idiosyncrasies of Parisians, their
mannerisms and the habits that have given them their
reputation at home and abroad.
In How to become Parisian in One Hour, Olivier Giraud
offers some key insights into Parisian behaviour. You’ll
learn everything you need to know to survive in the
Parisian jungle. And, by the end of the show, you’ll know
how to act like a real Parisian in every situation, from
taking a taxi to eating in a restaurant.
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THÉÂTRE LE RANELAGH
The show venue
The Théâtre du Ranelagh is located in the elegant
16th arrondissement of Paris. Built on the site of a
former theatre, the current building dates from 1894 as
features and has Neo-Renaissance style features with a
warm carved oak panelling interior. The owner at the
time was a wealthy manufacturer and music enthusiast.
If you come for a show, take the time to soak up the
surroundings. The magnificent architecture is classified as one of Paris’s ‘historical
monuments’ (listed since 1977).
Website - www.theatre-ranelagh.com
The shows
The Miser (‘L’Avare’, Molière), with English Subtitles
A comical play about an old penny-pincher attempting to be a great matchmaker and his
paranoia that thieves are after his wealth.
Cyrano de Bergerac (Edmond Rostand) with English Subtitles
One man’s quest to woo his true love – or the tragic tale of a master poet and sword-wielder
who is brave in everything but love.
