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On Wednesday 8th July, we launched the first edition of Pump Room Cabaret in Buxton during the Buxton Fringe Festival. What a delight that it was a sell-out show! It was also the opening night of the Buxton Fringe Festival, which runs throughout July, alongside the Buxton International Festival. The first show of Pump Room Cabaret included magic, live music, burlesque, tap dancing and audience games. The variety of acts shows how cabaret is: a very varied and interdisciplinar

"As the audience members poured sweatily into the venue, they were greeted by Dean Martin singing Volare and offered a Ferrero Rocher by Sir Dickie"

Before becoming a professional burlesque dancer, I trained as an art historian at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Strangely, I was never interested in performance until I came across a dancer called Hélène Vanel, who worked with the Surrealists. She performed at the opening of their exhibitions, bringing concepts like 'hysteria' to light to comment on how the female body was treated in medicine. While I was researching for my dissertation, I noticed that most academic works

Today I took a workshop with a legend in burlesque - Kitten Deville! You may know the song, Pink Pussycat (Kitten Deville's theme). It was written for her! Listen here if you don't know it: https://open.spotify.com/track/1whWoJDdw7y7wNOoWMXF8O?si=Q_PVLO0QQE2Hs4I6AHwsUQ Burlesque workshops can take all shapes and forms. Sometimes you'll learn tight choreography or a skill with a prop, but many are actually about theatre techniques. Kitten was teaching a class about stage prese

Top 10 Films About Burlesque: Glitter, Grit, and Glamour Ah, darling! My time on the cabaret circuit has taught me that burlesque dancers have the most delightful stories to share! With a cast of fascinating characters and visuals that are simply captivating, burlesque is a feast for the eyes! The feathers, the glitter, the costumes, and the velvet! Oh, my stars! Is it any wonder that burlesque finds its way into so many films? This art form is steeped in themes of sensuality

As summer comes to Liverpool, The Oracle shows are back as a fantastic night out and unique magical experience. Independently run by magicians, The Oracle is a mysterious speakeasy cocktail bar in the heart of Liverpool, on Seel Street. The Telegraph reviewed The Oracle as "The best date spot in Liverpool", Derren Brown described the performers as "Phenomenal, phenomenal magicians" and Dynamo said "It's trippy". The Variety Show was a sell-out hit last year, featuring escapo

Burlesque for the Perfect Hen Party Celebration Every bride deserves a send-off with style, but sometimes coming up with ideas for entertainment that keeps all the hens in the party happy can be a challenge! Everyone has different tastes, budgets and styles and sometimes not everyone has met one another before. But one thing is certain: a hen party should be unforgettable! While the wedding itself is a wider celebration, the hen party is a moment for closer friends to come to

Introducing two cabaret shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, produced by Scarlett Whispers and Sir Dickie Benson as Drunk 'n' Whispers.

What is a burlesque dancer? What does a burlesque dancer do? Most people have heard of burlesque, but not many people have actually seen a live performance. Before visiting a show or hiring a burlesque dancer, some people might want to know what to expect!

Keys and Tease is back! We return to London this November with a show of live piano, cabaret singing and burlesque.

Christmas used to feel magical. Looking for unique Christmas party entertainment ideas? Discover live performers, burlesque dancers, and mor

This past week has been jam packed for me, but it has really showed how varied the life of a showgirl really is. I have jumped from a speakeasy style magicians' bar, to a wholesome charity show, to a private dinner party in West London. In Liverpool, I was part of two magic shows at a specialist magician's bar on Seel Street. The Oracle's Variety Show is always a genuine delight to do, because the team there are genuine specialists in live entertainment. They craft their sc

The title of this BBC article has started a flurry of conversation in the burlesque world. As soon as women start enjoying anything,...

Of course I'm biased, but when I started as a burlesque dancer, I had no idea that I'd fall in love with the people I perform with even...

Event planning can make a ridiculously long to-do list, and choosing the right entertainment is key - it's often one of the things your...

There’s nothing I love more than curling up with a good book, and burlesque is one of my favourite topics to read about. You can dive...