Airdate: Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can!

SBS is already in a very French state of mind, think Tour de France, Guillaume’s French Atlantic and French based docos on Sunday night.

Next week it screens Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! a six part documentary on the history ofthe world’s most famous cabaret.

It is a French landmark, the epitome of Parisian chic, and it’s run by a Yorkshirewoman – artistic director Janet Pharaoh. Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! follows Janet as she recruits a new cohort of dancers to the team – many of whom are British. From auditions in Leeds and London, new recruits will be cast to take part in the Moulin Rouge’s high-kicking spectacular shows, while living together in apartments in Paris.

Discover the dancers who want to make good the dream of dancing at one of the world’s most famous venues, learn this legendary landmark’s history, and see the brilliant craftsmanship that goes into the making of this iconic cabaret.

Episode One:
Artistic Director Janet heads back to her home turf of Yorkshire, hoping to recruit new young dancers. Will it be third-time lucky for hopeful Erin?

Double episode 7:30pm Wednesday July 10 on SBS.