MOULIN ROUGE
VARIETY is the spice of life – and no one knows it better than South Shields dancer Caroline Renno.


The 29-year-old has been dancing with the world-famous Moulin Rouge in Paris for five years – and there’s no sign of her giving it up any time soon.

It’s all down to the fact she understudies for all the lead dancers and soloists, meaning that, for Caroline, no two nights are ever the same.

She said: “I work six days a week with two shows every night, and I love it.

“The show runs every single day of the year and, because we all get a day off, I’m doing something different every night.

“I am the replacement for all of the leads so most of the time I’m playing a lead. It keeps it fun and different. If I had to do the same show every night I think I would be back home by now.”

She added: “It’s amazing to wear all the beautiful costumes and perform every night to an absolutely packed- out audience from around the world.

“I even get to swim with five live pythons.”

Famous
But don’t expect the famous haunt to be anything like the 2001 Baz Luhrman film.

The ex-Whitburn C of E School pupil, whose parents, Carol and Lawrie, still live in Westoe, added: “It’s really nothing like that. The only thing which is the same is the can-can. It has made the Moulin Rouge more famous and popular.”

Caroline, who lives in Paris with her French-American boyfriend Olivier, 35, began dancing at the age of two-and-a-half with Valerie Shepherd School of Dance in South Shields.

She also danced in the borough with Kathleen Burden Ballet School and at just 16 she earned a place at the prestigious Phil Winston Theatreworks college in Blackpool.

She has performed all over the world including touring the Moulin Rouge across France, Tokyo, Hong Kong and London.

“The best place we’ve been to on tour, is the Brazil Carnival in 2009,” she said. “That was totally amazing to be part of.”

But her hectic life doesn’t make her miss her Westoe home, where her folks still live, any less. She added: “I really miss my parents, brothers and friends, so I try to get home when I can. It’s just an hour on the plane but one day that’s what will bring me home.”

Dance teacher Valerie Shepherd said: “The whole school is proud of her because of what she has achieved. When she’s home she always pops in and sometimes passes on her expertise.

“This summer I’m finally going to see her at the Moulin Rouge.”

MOULIN ROUGE
Paris - France
www.moulinrouge.fr

PHANTASIALAND
"Relight my fire!"
The fire on the ice is lit in the Arena de Fiesta at
Phantasialand in Brühl - Germany!
Look forward to party feeling pure,
When the ice-skaters are swinging so hot that the ice begins
to melt almost take the figure skater with a world full of passion,
energy and action. In the vibrant scenes, supported by gripping music,the professionals show highest - pirouettes, long jumps and loops included.

As a soloist, in pair skating, or as an ensemble join the artists at
breathtaking speed, full of fascinating images on the ice on an
exciting journey that is so energetic, hot, impulsive, and powerful.

PHANTASIALAND
Production "Relight my fire!"
New Ice Show - Season 2011
Brühl - Germany
www.phantasialand.de

MOULIN ROUGE
Schlangenfrau Nina Burri, zweitgrösstes Talent der Schweiz, ist jetzt gefragt in Paris.
Das weltweit bekannte Moulin Rouge will die Kontorsionistin engagieren.
Die 33-jährige Artistin soll dort ihre Schlangen-Show zeigen, wie der "Blick" berichtet. "Kurz vor dem Final hat mich Jean-Jacques, mein damaliger Chef, mitten in der Nacht angerufen. Er hat einige Videos meiner neuen Show gesehen und will mich unbedingt zurück", wird Burri zitiert. Ende Monat reist Burri nach Paris, um Details zu besprechen.

Burri hat schon einmal im Moulin Rouge gearbeitet. Allerdings war sie vor sechs Jahren als Tänzerin eine von fünfzig. Es sei zwar ein Highlight gewesen, dort tanzen zu dürfen, aber nach knapp zwei Jahren habe sie das Haus wieder verlassen, sagte Burri. Jetzt wartet eine neue Herausforderung.

MOULIN ROUGE
Paris - France
www.moulinrouge.fr

EUROPAPARK
Season 2011
He's back! Steve Eleky!
Europapark
Rust - Germany
www.europapark.de

FROM PARIS WITH LOVE...LIDO in MOSCOW!

The famous French Lido cabaret comes to Moscow with his show dedicated to the 65 years of its existence, explained the artistic director and Director of the Lido, Pierre Rambert. "The Lido does practically not tour because it does not want to become too accessible." The Lido is Paris a point that is all. But the Russia and the France have cultural and spiritual ties close. There are many Russians who come to us in France. "So we decided to bring a little of the atmosphere and the spirit of the Lido for all those who can not come to Paris and see our shows", explains Pierre Rambert. Representations in Moscow which will be held 17-19 March 2011 at Crocus City Hall, should provide the more grandiose show outside Paris.

"It is the first time that the Lido is in Moscow and Russia even to present the show in the Moscow public." We are very pleased to do so, very nervous also. We have many Russian friends who come to the Lido in Paris. When we had proposed to come to Moscow, it was thought that it would be a great idea because it is clear that the Russians like the Lido because when they come to Paris, they come to the Lido. We wanted to make what there is of the Lido, transportable as much because of technology, machinery, technology can be moved. What we take with us in Russia, is what makes the soul of the Lido: the Blues Bell Girls, dancers, singers, the attractions, the beauty of the costumes, the elegance of the artists and a certain Parisian spirit. The spirit of the feast and joie de vivre. "All what makes the Parisian night, we want the give the Russian public and the Moscow public specifically," explains Pierre Rambert.

Even if it is impossible to bring the technical component of the Lido in Moscow, the atmosphere of the famous cabaret will be still re-created, reassures Pierre Rambert. A special setting will be created on the occasion. The room of Crocus City Hall will also set up: a part of the floor will be replaced by the tables as it must be in a true cabaret. The spectators will have unique special effects and the show lights spectateurs. On the stage, there will be a dragon belching fire, fountains and illuminated cascades, a pool is transforming into a skating rink. Over 300 hand made costumes decorated with feathers and Swarovski crystals are made Paris to Moscow specifically for performances in the Russian capital. Some costumes weigh about 15 kg. The average price amounted to EUR 12 000, says Pierre Rambert.

"The show will last approximately 1: 30 pm." It is the duration of the show in Paris without intermission. There are 32 people staged between the cheerleader magazine, singers, dancers, the Blues Bell Girls, attractions... It is a big show. I bring some 300 costumes of Paris: it is a huge move. There are fifteen different ballets in the show. I treated the show with vignettes of a variety are representative of what we do at the Lido. I insist many still on the speed of the show that the public be taken on a trip so that he forgets the cold, congestion, concerns so that it passes a moment of pleasure. "The joy of living, it is that we want to bring to Moscow public", resumed Pierre Rambert.

LIDO de PARIS
Production "A Touch of LIDO"
Moscow - Russia
www.lido.fr

HOLIDAY ON ICE
Production "FESTIVAL"
Tour 2011 - France
www.holidayonice.com

HOT ICE 2011
The world's most spectacular ice returns to The Arena, Pleasure Beach Blackpool - GB for the 2011 season.

Global auditions are currently taking place ensuring the very best talent will be ready to take to the ice come July 2011.

Hot Ice was recently awarded "Best Show" at the Big E awards in Las Vegas. It features the best in ice-skating, including stylish costumes, unbelievable feathers and glittering rhinestones to set the ice alight with sparkle. The show boasts innovative lighting designs and special effects that will thrill the audience.

This is a show suitable for all ages. A show that will always be remembered. A show not to be missed by anyone. See Hot Ice at the Arena, Pleasure Beach Resort.

HOT ICE SHOW
Production 2011
Blackpool - GB
www.hoticeshow.com

LES FOLIES DU LAC
Lac d'Aiguille
26300 Châteauneuf-sur-Isère - France
Production 2010/2011
www.foliesdulac.fr