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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