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The article reviews a performance titled "Showgirl" by the duo Marlène Saldana and Jonathan Drillet, staged at the Carreau du Temple in Paris on July 2-3, 2026. The show draws irreverent inspiration from Paul Verhoeven's 1995 cult film "Showgirls," using its plot and the fate of its lead actress to critique the objectification of women. Through kitschy costumes, bold sets, and humorous numbers, the performers subvert patriarchal narratives, with music by Rebeka Warrior amplifying the feminist revenge theme.
This review matters because it highlights how contemporary performance art can reclaim and reframe problematic pop culture artifacts, turning a once-maligned film into a tool for feminist commentary. The work of Saldana and Drillet, known for their iconoclastic stage approach, exemplifies the ongoing dialogue between cinema and live art, and the power of satire to challenge entrenched gender dynamics in visual culture.