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Nouveau Cirque

Nouveau Cirque

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This article is about the circus venue in Paris. For the 'nouveau cirque' performance genre, see Contemporary circus.

The Nouveau Cirque ("New Circus") was a circus located in Paris at 251 Rue Saint-Honoré. It was owned by Joseph Oller, co-founder of the famous Moulin Rouge. It was inaugurated on February 12, 1886, and closed on April 18, 1926, being subsequently demolished.

Poster for a show at the Nouveau Cirque, circa 1893

Its arena could be lowered by a hydraulic system to create a water basin for aquatic performances. It was one of the few buildings in Paris at the time to be completely lit by electricity.[1] It was an upscale establishment, and patrons were required to wear formal attire.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Noiriel 2016
  2. [2]
    Vaudeville, Old and New: An Encyclopedia of Variety Performers in America

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