Crazy Horse Paris in Singapore

Singapore was all aflutter late last year when it was revealed that Crazy Horse will be coming to Singapore shores - the first to be staged in Asia. Being "straitlaced" Singapore, the reporters and public had a field day. Not that topless dancers are new here, in fact there is the Neptune Theatre here which features topless dancers, cabaret style (have not been there before, so I have no idea what it is like exactly except that there are plenty of old men ogling the girls).

For the uninitiated, Crazy Horse Paris celebrates “l’art du nu” (the art of the nude). It is a dazzling cabaret show of highlighting the female form through the use of sound, dance and lighting. Tickets to the show is not cheap, starting at $65 + charges (includes 1 drink). I was fortunate enough to get a teaser of the performance when I attended the Life! party on Monday.

The place reeks of opulence and grandeur, with scarlet and gold all throughout. Plush carpet, chandeliers, English-styled boudoir, velvet chairs which swivel 360 degrees, silk drapes and lamps all over. It certainly did a good job of transporting one to a grand opera house. It was full house during the event with over 700 guests, and the theatre is meant to hold 450 people. But I guess the free flow of champagne, sparkling rose wine, regular wine, beer and sweets did well to soothe any ruffled feathers.

We were treated to a 15 minutes performance by the Crazy Horse Paris dancers, who did 3 acts:
God Save Our Bareskin (see right picture)
But I Am A Good Girl
Va Va Voom (finale)

The performance was breathtaking. The clever use of lighting and colors on the dancers lent artistry to the show. The sound system could be better though, in one segment, the sound was cut off and you could see the dancer lip-synching to it. To give her credit, she continued as if nothing was out of the ordinary. What amazed me was how "perfect" their breasts looked (Ok, yes I know I'm a female, but I was seated at the first row, so I could see everything :p), and no I do not think all had implants as they were of all sizes. The skin was just so smooth that I thought maybe they did wear body stocking or something. But apparently not. Someone told me it could be the play of lighting which created that illusion. Certainly it was very professional, impersonal even. Pure dancing and performance throughout the 15 minutes. No "come-hither" looks or winks at the audience, very different from what I expect (a la Show Girls).

The usual performance is actually 100 minutes and consist of 16 acts. I am not sure how long this will last or if it will make it. But everyone should at least see it once to experience it.

Operating Hours:
Tuesdays to Sundays 1st show: 7.30pm, 2nd show: 10.00pm
Additional show on Saturdays at 12.30am

Address:
Crazy Horse Paris
3B River Valley Road, #01-01
Clarke Quay
Singapore 179021

Telephone:+65-6336 1800

Website:www.crazyhorseparis.com.sg

DURATION OF SHOW: 100 minutes
Restricted to audiences aged 21 years and above

Dress code: Smart Casual