PRESENTATION. «The highlight of the Parisian scene» (ELLE)

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1 PRESENTATION In 2003, France s famous cabaret performer Juliette Dragon created the Collectif Surprise Party, in Paris based female troupe of modern entertainers : burlesque performers, contemporary dancers, musicians, acrobats, singers, actresses, pin-ups, choreographers, DJs, VJs, photographers and stage managers. As a producer, Juliette Dragon creates and stages glamorous and extravagant shows in Paris and internationally with her troupe, often featuring special guest star performers. She also produces the Paris Burlesque Festival. As an events artistic director, Juliette Dragon develops tailor-made visual entertainment concepts for private events with a wide range of renowned clientele. «The highlight of the Parisian scene» (ELLE) This New Burlesque review combines traditional music hall and extravagant retro- modern performances, alongside striking dance numbers accompanied by live musicians. The troupe includes twenty artists evolving within real tableaux vivants (living paintings) : pin-up burlesque performers, dancers, actors, singers, aerial acrobats, stilt-walkers and contortionists. They entertain with sequins, feathers and lashings of charm, summoning the seductive power of the eternal feminine. The scenario: when her brothel closes down, a madam (played by Dragon) decides to recycle her residents talents to... music hall! To a backdrop of retro films and wild rock n roll music, the Filles de Joie take you on an unforgettable trip, in a universe halfway between Mistinguett and... Tarantino! Cheeky and playful, they prance amongst the audience, dance the French Cancan on the bar and the Charleston on stage : the show is everywhere, presenting a delicious alternative to the old Moulin Rouge style and awakening the audiences spirits and pulses.

2 THEMES The cabaret presents a variety of themes including : Moulin Rouge 1900, 1930 s Prohibition, 1940 s Liberation, Western, 1001 Nights, fairy tale fantasy, Flammes Fatales & techno manga. Formulas : the cast varies from 7 to 25 performers. According to the theme, the group invites international bands and performers to guest star in the shows. Past performances include : Paris Burlesque Festival, Club Coke Night, VIP Room Paris (2009); Grand Magic Techno Circus, at Olympia Paris, No One Is Innocent concert Des femmes en colère (2008); Pink Paradise s 5th anniversary, Les arts dînent à l huile festival in Brittany, Adrienne Pauly concert at Bataclan, Paris, Adanowsky and M concert at Maroquinerie, Paris (2007); She (Rock au féminin) festival in Bordeaux, Das Rock n Roll Cabaret, Glaz art, Paris (2006) Chinese New Year (2004)... Western Saloon atmosphere with harlots singing at a piano bar, rockabilly, cow-girls and squaws. Gilles Rammant Moulin-Rouge Feathers and corsets, French Cancan, traditional songs, contortion and magic. Stéphane Vasco 1930 s - Prohibition Clandestine joint atmosphere, flapper dresses, charleston, jugglers, jazz orchestra. Stéphane Vasco

3 1940 s - Libération Armistice ball complete with GI s, pin-ups and zazous, tap dancing, swing orchestra Nights When the Sultan isn t around, his harem s most beautiful women dance... Fantasy Christmas, Halloween, deadly glamourous witches, fairy tales, pirate queens. Flammes Fatales Dancing, twirling, juggling and disrobing with flames and pyrotechnics. Gilles Rammant Techno - Manga Fluorescent colours, circus, luminous juggling, stilts, airborne acrobatics, contemporary dance.

4 Portfolio Christelle Amiot Christelle Amiot Mila Reynaud Mila Reynaud Richter Adelap Florian Staffolani

5 Flavie Eidel Florian Staffolani Flavie Eidel Florian Staffolani André Rigaud Mila Reynaud André Rigaud

6 Florence Delahaye Download the french press review HERE. Watch videos HERE. Watch photos HERE. CONTACT Le Bison Production 31, rue de Vincennes Montreuil France Tél +33 (0)

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