The term cabaret is used to designate those establishments that operate during the night that are characterized by services and shows for adults, usually shows, singing, dancing, nudism and others. Cabarets are spaces mostly visited by men, since such shows and shows are performed by semi or completely naked women. They are generally hidden or more or less hidden in urban space to avoid being clearly noticed by minors.
The history of the cabaret is always linked to France, especially to Paris, where it is believed that the first cabaret was founded in the late 19th century as part of the Belle Epoque era in which luxuries and freedom of time were made. One of the most historically famous cabarets, the Moulin Rouge is, exactly, Parisian. Today, many of the most famous cabarets are found not only in this French city, but also in capitals around the world. Las Vegas is also one of the cities with the highest concentration of cabarets in the world.
Some of the characteristics of cabarets are as follows: these establishments specialize in providing services for adults in the form of shows or shows, generally performed by women. In addition, they can serve food and drinks, although they are not primarily dedicated to providing food as is the case with restaurants. On the other hand, cabarets are always characterized by a rather dark decoration and style of atmosphere, with neon lights that collaborate with the creation of a bit mystical, seductive and perhaps even more forbidden. In general, cabarets tend to draw the attention of passers-by at night also by the use of neon lights.
Types of Cabaret
- Those who follow the tradition of Le Chat Noir, La Bombonera and Lapin Agile: they are medium in size, they always have a bar. Singing artists, singers, musicians, but not exclusively or everywhere. In English this type of cabaret is called French cafe.
- Those who follow the tradition of the Moulin Rouge and Folies Bergère: they are large, they have a bar and a restaurant, they have magazines, they are appreciated by many tourists. One of the most famous is the Lido de Paris.
- Those that follow the tradition of the Els Quatre Gats in Barcelona and the Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich: they have a bar, but no chairs or tables. This is generally done to increase seating capacity. Thus, for example, Cabaret Sauvage in Paris has a capacity of 600 spectators, if they are seated, and 1,200, if they are standing. It is also quite frequent in the cabaret where they interpret appropriate rhythms for the dance, so that the public can dance while listening to the show.
