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Le Lucernaire stages show on Belle Époque icon La Goulue

other · 2026-07-23

Le Lucernaire in Paris is presenting a theatrical performance about Louise Weber, known as La Goulue, the iconic dancer of the Moulin Rouge and muse of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The show traces her extraordinary life from a laundress to a star dancer and later a lion tamer, highlighting her rebellious and free-spirited nature. The production has received positive reviews from Télérama, L'Humanité, and Le Parisien. The event is a partner of the Club Artistik Rezo.

Key facts

  • Le Lucernaire presents a show about Louise Weber, known as La Goulue.
  • La Goulue was a Belle Époque icon and star of the Moulin Rouge.
  • She worked as a laundress before becoming a dancer.
  • She later became a lion tamer.
  • She was the muse of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
  • The show has received positive press reviews.
  • Télérama gave it a TTT rating.
  • The event is a partner of the Club Artistik Rezo.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Le Lucernaire
  • Moulin Rouge
  • Club Artistik Rezo
  • Télérama
  • L'Humanité
  • Le Parisien
  • Artistikrezo

Locations

  • Paris
  • France

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