Our Spiegeltent

 

Bill Clinton has spoken in it. Marlene Dietrich has performed in it, and Marilyn Monroe loved it. Now it is coming to Limerick…

 

The people behind Culture & Chips have confirmed that Limerick will receive delivery of the Salon Perdu Spiegeltent in preparation for this June Bank Holiday carnival, a legacy project for Limerick City of Culture.

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Salon Perdu is a European Mirror Tent (Spiegeltent) – the ultimate cabaret and music salon. Since the early 20th century, these hand-made pavilions have been used as travelling dance halls, bars and entertainment salons. There are only a handful of these unique and legendary ‘tents of mirrors’ left in the world today.

 

Nigel Dugdale, Culture & Chips organising team said: “We are extremely excited about the arrival of the Salon Perdu which is a superb Art Nouveau style Spiegeltent with a capacity to hold up to 400 people standing. We have confirmed acts like Jack L and the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow as well as a locally produced Cabaret and a magnificent Culinary Banquet. All of these events will take place in a setting never before seen in Limerick.”

 

The Salon Perdu is decorated with an opulent rich burgundy velvet draped ceiling, mirrored dance floor pillars, stained glass windows, private seating booths and sumptuous period lighting. A circular wooden dancefloor, internal bar and elaborate entranceway are beautifully enhanced with rich fabric drapes.

 

“The Spiegeltents have travelled across the globe and are lovingly restored and adapted from the 1920’s to suit modern health and safety requirements. Limerick is set to welcome a fantastic new venue right in the heart of the city which will create a romantic and enchanting setting for all who attend the Culture & Chips carnival”, Nigel Dugdale added.

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