All-Trans Cabaret Takeover at Folies Bergère Raises Funds for LGBTQ+ Causes
Allanah Starr presented Sasha Colby's Dolls Folies at the renowned Folies Bergère in Paris, showcasing an all-trans performance that honored the legacy of trans women in cabaret and the emergence of the modern trans community in 1950s Paris at Le Carrousel. The event benefited Maison d'Allanah (LGBTQ+ housing), STOP Homophobie, and Chems Pause. Featured artists included Amanda Lepore, Gigi Goode, and Lewis G. Burton, among others. The cast wore avant-garde outfits designed by Hannah Rose Dalton and Steven Raj Bhaskaran, who also captured intimate portraits. Starr, who manages Maison d'Allanah, highlighted its two safe houses in Versailles, the sole French organization for LGBTQ+ adults over 25. The night celebrated trans artistry and raised awareness about ongoing LGBTQ+ rights issues.
Key facts
- Event: Sasha Colby's Dolls Folies at Folies Bergère, Paris
- Organized by Allanah Starr to honor trans cabaret history
- Funds raised for Maison d'Allanah, STOP Homophobie, Chems Pause
- Cast of 18 international trans performers across generations
- Costumes by Matières Fécales (Hannah Rose Dalton & Steven Raj Bhaskaran)
- Maison d'Allanah runs two safe houses in Versailles, France
- Only French organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ adults over 25
- Performances included hula, reverse striptease, and live couture creation
Entities
Artists
- Allanah Starr
- Sasha Colby
- Angèle Micaux
- Ines
- Fétiche
- India Brooks
- Gigi Goode
- Aela Chanel
- Amanda Lepore
- Lewis G. Burton
- Bambi
- Lou Trotignon
- Mona La Doll
- La Briochée
- Sam Buttery
- Galia
- Moon
- Giselle Palmer
- Hannah Rose Dalton
- Steven Raj Bhaskaran
- Lady Gaga
- Sarah Paulson
- Zendaya
- Irving Penn
Institutions
- Folies Bergère
- Le Carrousel
- Maison d'Allanah
- STOP Homophobie
- Chems Pause
- Matières Fécales
- Vogue
- London Trans+ Pride
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Versailles
- United States
- Europe