30 Aug — 15 Sep
Jean Paul Gaultier's Fashion Freak Show
Presented by Brisbane Festival, Tourism and Events Queensland, Brisbane Economic Development Agency, South Bank Cooperation in association with TS3, RGM Productions, and Avex Entertainment
Eccentric, scandalous, provocative, exuberant, and funny as ever.
The musical spectacle based on the life, music and creations of fashion icon Jean Paul Gaultier
PARIS – LONDON – TOKYO – OSAKA – MUNICH – LISBON – PORTO – MILAN – BARCELONA – BRISBANE
Jean Paul Gaultier is set to shake up Australian audiences when his stunning creation, Fashion Freak Show — fifty years of pop culture through the eyes of fashion’s enfant terrible — takes up residence in Brisbane as a sensational centrepiece of this year’s Festival.
An explosive combination of both a musical revue and fashion show, the production depicts the sensational life of Jean Paul Gaultier against a backdrop of his generation’s most defining political and cultural changes. 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.
As part of this unmissable event, Jean Paul Gaultier has designed hundreds of new exclusive outfits that will feature alongside some of his most iconic creations on the Brisbane runway. Conceived like a grand party featuring an exuberant playlist, Jean Paul Gaultier will surprise us yet again.
Fresh from sellout seasons in Europe, it's now Brisbane's turn to bear witness to this Australian exclusive season.
Jean Paul Gaultier and Grace Lillian Lee
In a very special collaboration, Australian artist Grace Lillian Lee will unveil a specially designed sculptural couture costume for the Fashion Freak Show catwalk. Grace was invited to collaborate directly with Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris earlier this year to exchange knowledge, designs, and inspirations. This collaboration has the incredible potential to further propel Grace’s career, build her international profile and impart the knowledge and beauty of Australia’s First Nations people. Grace is exhibiting The Dream Weaver: Guardians of Grace at Brisbane Powerhouse as part of the festival.
Creator, Writer, Director & Costume Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier
Co-Director: Tonie Marshall
Choreographer: Marion Motin
Associate Director: Fanny Coindet
Co-Writer: Raphael Cioffi
Artistic Advisor: Simon Phillips
Set Design and Video Co-Design : Justin Nardella
Video Co-Design: Renaud Rubiano
Lighting Design: Per Hörding
Assistant Choreographer: Daniel Davidson
Sound Designer: Keegan Curran
Costume Supervisor: Debbie Bennett
Original Producer: Thierry Suc
International Producer: Garry McQuinn
Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show is presented by Brisbane Festival in association with TS3 (A Fimalac Entertainment Company), RGM Productions, TEQ and Avex Entertainment
This project is supported through the Giving Program by Courtney Talbot's JPG Syndicate.
Photo credit: Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show, Roundhouse London, by Mark Senior
Production Partners
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Price
$79 - $149
Times
2:00pm, 7:00pm, 7:30pm
Duration
Approx. 2 hours 5 minutes, including interval
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
75% Visual Content
Important Info
Nudity, strobe lighting and scenes of a sexual nature, suitable for ages 15+.
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![A message from Brisbane Economic Development Agency](/generated/360w-5-4/brisbane-economic-development-agency-1-png.jpg)
A message from Brisbane Economic Development Agency
Brisbane Economic Development Agency is proud to be a Strategic Partner of Brisbane Festival 2024 and Supporting Partner for the Australian debut of Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fashion Freak Show. Brisbane welcomes world-class entertainment and the opportunity to celebrate international artists and performance.