Silencio revives the art of cabaret

Everyone in Paris knows the nightclub Le Silencio. An undisputed icon of Parisian nightlife since its opening in 2011, 142 rue Montmartre was previously home to prestigious left-wing French newspapers such as L'Humanité and L'Aurore, and is said to have been the burial place of the famous playwright Molière. Under the creative direction of the multifaceted American director David Lynch, the 195 square metre space has been transformed into an artistic sanctuary. Inspired by the dreamlike aesthetic of his Oscar-nominated film Mulholland Drive, Lynch has infused Silencio with a unique charm, a vibrant homage to cabaret.

The Silencio, a venue of rare elegance, offers an incomparable nightlife experience. Its varied spaces, from the glittering stage to the intimate cinema, are imbued with Lynch's cinematic aesthetic. Since its inception almost 15 years ago, the club has played host to some of the biggest stars (A$ap Rocky, Lana del Rey, even Prince) and is often cited as a must for the Fashion Week circuit. Every detail, from the Rémy Savage cocktails to the David Lynch-designed furnishings, has been taken care of. An oasis of elegance where art and sophistication meet, the Silencio is a rare pearl in the Parisian nightlife scene.

Last year, Silencio decided to complete Lynch's original project by opening its doors to the queer cabaret Les Moches by Carla Subovici and Axel Ibot, a success that was repeated over time by also staging Silencio Ibiza with a real pocket-sized show, conceived by Ali Mahdavi and choreographed by Djanis Bouzyani. The atmospheric and captivating show was a resounding success, enabling the club to repeat the format. Now open to the Parisian public, the club brings this centuries-old art form back to life every Sunday, offering its audience a brand new formula. Although cabaret has experienced a renaissance in recent decades, Silencio has managed to reinvent it by cleverly combining shows, a dinner prepared by La Chope Des Artistes and an afterparty with DJ sets. Throughout the evening, guests have the opportunity to enjoy an immersive experience punctuated by spontaneous 'happenings', ranging from a pole dance performance in the cinema room to an erotic-romantic choreography in the smoking room.

Cabaret Silencio is more than just entertainment, it is a modern and inclusive experience. According to Carla Subovici, «it was essential for the cabaret to reflect contemporary aesthetics and explore different desires.» With this in mind, the team set out to create a "safe space" for guests and artists, filling a gap in Parisian nightlife by "offering a diverse and queer-friendly environment." What does the club have in store this weekend? Silencio's usual programme will be enriched by DJ sets by Crystallmess, Kirou Kirou and Andy 4000, to once again bring to the stage «one of the most culturally significant projects of the Parisian nightlife scene.»