Jean Paul Gaultier's glamorous revue for Berlin's Friedrichstadt-Palast

The Friedrichstadt-Palast in Berlin is Europe's largest revue theater and it's hosting a new show called "Falling in Love." The dazzling performance features 100 million Swarovski crystals, making it the most expensive production ever mounted by the theater. French fashion legend Jean Paul Gaultier is the mastermind behind this glamorous aesthetic. Not only did he design the sets and more than 500 costumes for the show, he has also received support from artists like Fecal Matter, a Canadian duo, and Russian latex designer Sasha Frolova.
This colorful spectacle is running until September 21, 2025.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Falling in Love - A show of records
00:25 Creative genius Jean Paul Gaultier
01:10 Inflatable latex costumes by Sasha Frolova
02:08 Mutated mermaids by artist duo Fecal Matter
02:50 Why the crystals were particularly challenging
03:39 The World Premiere
#PalastBerlin #Gaultier #FallingInLoveGrandShow
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CREDITS
Report: Christine Lebert
Camera: Ralph Meiling, Oliver Jähnel, Aysegül Ilgin
Edit: Mark Papworth
Supervising Editor: Simone Lauenstein
Thumbnail Photograph: © Nady El-Tounsy
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[@rinch_jacobson]

This show is fantastic. One of a kind experience

[@renatamuehleisen4244]

Wow, out of this world!❤

[@helmut3356]

It looks a bit like a Pride Parade, so it will find its audience.

[@tonymartin9938]

Glamorous no.. As a show, yes.

[@SoCalFreelance]

I'll pass on the freak show and stick to classical European offerings. 👌

[@TeethToothman]

Wow, I'm sure you're a great person....