John Peacock - Posters of the Moulin Rouge
Toulouse Lautrec's characters come to life in this captivating series of plays. When the Moulin Rouge cabaret opened in Montmartre, Paris in 1889, Toulouse-Lautrec was commissioned to paint a series of posters that would define the era. John Peacock brings these vibrant characters to life in four plays about entertainers whose lives were as vivid as Lautrec's paint.
The first play, featuring Yvette Guilbert, explores the significance of securing a poster from Toulouse Lautrec for a performer's career. Subsequent plays delve into the lives of characters like Valentin, La Goulue, and Jane Avril, each revealing the struggles and triumphs of these iconic figures.
With a talented cast and music by Stephen Warbeck, this series offers a rich auditory experience that transports listeners to the heart of Parisian nightlife.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapitres
| Posters of the Moulin Rouge: Yvette Guilbert | 1:06:00 |
| The Boneless Wonder | 1:06:00 |
| La Goulue | 1:06:00 |
| Jane Avril | 1:06:00 |