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JEAN PAUL GAULTIER's FASHION FREAK SHOW

Eccentric, scandalous, provocative, exuberant and funny as ever, Jean Paul Gaultier’s stunning creation,  Fashion Freak Show  is now on a World Tour.

The production, an explosive combination of revue, pop concert and fashion show, first   premiered with an acclaimed run in Paris in 2019 at the legendary Folies Bergère and has since been updated and reimagined for the iconic Roundhouse in London where it played a six week residency in Summer 2021.

In this extraordinary production, actors, dancers and circus artists take to the stage and play outlandish, passionate, larger than life, rude, sexy, sassy creatures and personalities.

Set against the backdrop of a giant video wall, a key part of the production features vignettes of special guest stars – including a number of Gaultier’s long-term, iconic supporters and friends. Rossy de Palma plays the young Gaultier’s unforgiving schoolteacher, who harbours secret fashion fantasies of her own, while Catherine Deneuve reads out the hysterical names that Gaultier gave the creations in his fabulous men’s couture show of the early ’90s.

As author, director and costume designer, Jean Paul Gaultier takes a look at our times in both an extravagant and tender way, and invites us behind the scenes into his world filled with excess, poetry and magic.

From his childhood to his early career, from his greatest fashion shows to the wild nights in Le Palace or London, Jean Paul Gaultier shares his journal of the times and pays tribute to those who have inspired him in film (Pedro Almodovar, Luc Besson), music (Madonna, Kylie Minogue, Myléne Farmer) and dance (Régine Chopinot, Angelin Prejlocaj).

In the show, conceived like a grand party, Jean Paul Gaultier will surprise us yet again. He has designed hundreds of new exclusive outfits, incorporated within an exuberant set – without forgetting to invite his most iconic creations!

He has collaborated with the best in their field; actress, scriptwriter and director Tonie Marshall, who co-directs the show, and choreographer Marion Motin (Madonna, Christine and the Queens, Stromae, Resiste The Musical).

From disco to funk, from pop to rock and new wave and punk, Fashion Freak Show has an explosive playlist of hits that have inspired the artist throughout his life.

Fashion Freak Show is produced in association with TS3 (A Fimalac Entertainment Company) and RGM Productions and Avex Entertainment.

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Jean Paul Gaultier's ‘Fashion Freak Show’ is showing in Tokyo in May 2023

The French designer’s avant garde fashion extravaganza is touring the world, with a stop in Tokyo this May and June

After a knockout premiere in Paris, Jean Paul Gaultier’s ‘Fashion Freak Show’ has been wowing audiences across Europe and America. A revue crossed with a madcap fashion show, the production is a creative spectacle inspired by the life and career of legendary French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Since its debut in 2018, the show has attracted a whopping 250,000 spectators and counting with its pop culture showcase spanning 50 years of Gaultier’s life.

Now it’s Tokyo’s turn to enjoy this fashion extravaganza. You’ll be able to catch the latest leg of the world tour from May 19 to June 4 2023 at the Tokyu Orb Theatre in Shibuya.

‘Fashion Freak Show’ was written and directed by Gaultier himself, and features over 200 of his original couture pieces. Beginning with his childhood before moving into his fashion debut in 1976 and onto his work with celebrities like Madonna, Rihanna and Pedro Almodovar, the show is a colourful exploration of fashion through the decades accompanied by the iconic songs that inspired Gaultier’s work. 

Bear in mind this show isn’t suitable for children. The Freak Show is chock full of sexual bravado; there’s even an act in the beginning of the show with two performers miming intercourse. If you’re over the age of 16, however, you’ll want to catch this stunning production while it’s in town.

'Fashion Freak Show' is also coming to Osaka for a five-day spell from June 7 to 11 2023 at the  Festival Hall  concert venue.

Tickets for the ‘Fashion Freak Show’ are on sale now online and start from ¥9,000 for the Tokyo show and ¥7,000 for Osaka. For more information, visit the website .

This article was originally published on July 7 2022 and updated on May 8 2023.

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Stepping into the World of Fashion Icon Jean-Paul Gaultier: The Afternoon Tea Bus Tour Joins Forces with Fashion Freak Show in 2023!

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Upshtar Co., Ltd. will operate Japan’s first-afternoon tea bus tour in collaboration with the runway musical “Fashion Freak Show,” which depicts the life of world-renowned fashion designer Jean-Paul Gaultier from May 1st to 31st. Before the May operation, a limited reservation of 60 seats per day will be available on the official website starting from April 15th (Sat).

This dream collaboration offers a special bus tour that allows you to experience the world of the “Fashion Freak Show” with all five senses. The bus’s interior is decorated with shocking pink bougainvillea and ivy to create an avant-garde jungle atmosphere. For the food, you can enjoy original cookies that symbolize this afternoon tea and glamorous cupcakes reminiscent of the costumes in the show.

The bus’s interior is themed around “Shocking Pink x Avant-Garde Jungle.” The shocking pink bougainvillea, which combines beauty, strength, and glamor, is combined with abundant decorations of vines to create a unique world that embodies Gaultier’s avant-garde jungle vision.

About Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean-Paul Gaultier made a striking debut in fashion in 1976 with his prêt-à-porter collection under his eponymous brand, “Jean Paul Gaultier.” In the early 1980s, he signed a licensing agreement with Onward Kashiyama and has since been known as a Japanophile. He also served as a designer for Hermès from 2004. He has designed costumes for global stars such as Madonna and led the fashion industry by constantly presenting collections at the forefront of the times. In 2020, he announced his retirement from collections. He created a beautifully grand production for his final show that resembled a festive celebration, with celebrities, stars, and top models worldwide in attendance. Despite his retirement, he continued to make strides, such as collaborating with Sacai, and his influence in the fashion industry remains strong.

What is the “Fashion Freak Show”?

“Fashion Freak Show” is a musical production that depicts the life of the world-renowned fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. After its premiere in Paris in 2018, it went on a world tour and has now made its Asian debut with a performance in Japan. Over 200 costumes, including haute couture pieces featured in Paris Fashion Week, are showcased in the production. The music features David Bowie and Nile Rodgers’ “Le Freak,” and the choreography, created by French choreographer Marion Motin, incorporates a variety of dance styles from contemporary to street and jazz. “Fashion Freak Show” will be performed at Tokyo’s Tokyu Theatre Orb in May 2023, followed by a June performance at Osaka’s Festival Hall. The production is for Jean Paul Gaultier fans and those interested in fashion and musicals.

“Fashion Freak Show” × Afternoon Tea Bus Tour Schedule

【May service schedule】 5/1-5/7, 5/11-5/14, 5/19-5/24, 5/26-5/30

【Operating hours】 First flight: 11:00-12:30 2nd flight: 13:00-14:30 3rd flight: 15:00-16:30

【Ride time】 90 minutes

【Departure/arrival location】 In front of Omotesando Shiota Building (Route 246) 5-10 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo

【WEB advance payment】 https://www.afternoontea-bus-tour.creative-raja.com/jeanpaulgaultierspecialafternoonteabustour

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『FASHION FREAK SHOW』May-6, 2023 in Tokyo/Osaka, Japan