Von Teese to Strip for Paris Show

9 months ago 25th Jan 09:55

Burlesque star DITA VON TEESE will titillate audiences after booking her return to striptease at Paris' most famous nude revue.

The raven-haired star, who' has allured the rich and famous with her inventive striptease act - using larger-than-life size martini glasses, carousel horses and rhinestone-encrusted bubble baths as props, is slated for a two-week run at the Crazy Horse in the French capital.

I feel that Paris is a place that still appreciates its showgirls

And she'll be showing off her musical skills during the shows, which begin on 1 February (09) and run through the most romantic day of the year - St. Valentine's (14Feb09) - by performing songs she has recorded.

Von Teese, the former wife of goth rocker Marilyn Manson, tells Reuters, "I feel that Paris is a place that still appreciates its showgirls. I feel I have to raise the bar. "I've always had a real fascination with the Crazy Horse ever since I wasa teenager and I found a picture of this line of nearly nude toy soldiers standing at attention.

(I want to) combine the Crazy Horse style with what I do, which is classic American burlesque".