A photograph of two dancers in a scene from "Desirs," a production staged by Donn Arden at the Lido in Paris in 1954. The Lido was a famous cabaret, and there were many Donn Arden productions at this particular location. The dancers all are wearing elaborate headdresses and minimal costumes, and the audience looks on as they perform. This is from the scene "Desirs Tropicaux" (Tropical Desires) and is part of "Danse Rituelle du Feu" (ritual fire dance). Street Address: 178 Rue de Chateau
Photograph of a group of people dining at the Lido in Paris. The Lido was a well-known cabaret show in Paris, France that Donn Arden produced many times both in Paris and Las Vegas. Donn Arden is second from left in this photograph. Site Name: Lido (Cabaret: Paris, France)