Geoffrey Wheeler visits Paris to tell the story of the famous Folies-Bergeres.

The theatre opened its doors in 1869 and quickly gained an international reputation for quality. Although the Folies-Bergeres has recently revamped its image as a straight theatre, its history as one Of Europe's finest music halls continues to draw visitors from all over the world.

Producer: Libby Cross

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June 2004. Show less