Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a spectacle of romance and cabaret, set in the heart of Paris' bohemian scene during the Belle Époque era. Bringing Baz Luhrmann's landmark film to life on stage, the production is a musical mash-up extravaganza, immersing you in a world of splendour and glory.
Join Costume Designer Catherine Zuber and Curator Harriet Reed as they take us behind the scenes, introducing the real Moulin Rouge and showgirls of the time, showing the original design sketches for Satine's dazzling diamond studded costume, and demonstrating how one vital mechanism is crucial for the piece's quick change on stage.
00:00 Catherine Zuber's design process
0:29 What is Moulin Rouge! The Musical?
00:49 Was the Moulin Rouge real?
01:05 Adapting Baz Luhrmann's film
01:23 Creating a costume for Satine – design sketches
02:17 Researching the history of showgirls
02:49 How does the costume work?
03:53 Designing costumes for theatre
04:12 Mounting and installing the costume in the Re:Imagining Musicals display
The costume is now in the V&A's collection of Theatre and Performance and can be seen as part of the Re:Imagining Musicals display until November 2023.
More on costume design: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL26BA2ABB49B03EC7
Discover more about the Re:Imagining Musicals display: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/reimagining-musicals
More Moulin Rouge! The Musical: https://www.moulinrougemusical.co.uk/
Take a look at our costume collection: https://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/costume