by Leanna Bruce | Aug 30, 2013 | Burlesque, Interview
Sundays may no longer be a day of rest if globe-trotting burlesquer Chrys Columbine has her way. This weekend, she debuts Chrystal Cabaret at the Hippodrome Casino. Should you find yourself stood at the crossroads of classical music and cabaret, cock an ear and you...
by This Is Cabaret | Aug 29, 2013 | Burlesque, Features, Interview
As international burlesque stars, the Folly Mixtures often find themselves being interviewed by magazines, blogs and audience members. Some questions are thoughtful and intelligent posers…and then there’s the other type of question: the stupid kind. Whether it is...
by This Is Cabaret | Aug 20, 2013 | Burlesque, Features
Little Lady Luscious’ 1990s-themed burlesque, musical comedy and magic show Hooch Cabaret recently caught our eye. We wanted to know why she has chosen that decade for her inspiration. When brainstorming for my 1990s-themed show Hooch Cabaret, myself and...
by This Is Cabaret | Aug 18, 2013 | Burlesque, Circus, Magic, News, Variety
The TO&ST judges have decided on their top five cabaret shows. Who made the cut? Did you know that there are 32 awards up for grabs at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival spread out across cabaret and the other seven official categories? And that only...
by This Is Cabaret | Aug 18, 2013 | Burlesque, News
It has been a busy week in burlesque.Here are some of the stories that caught our eye. It took a week but the New York Times finally realised that Dixie Evans has died. In other news, JFK is looking forward to his trip to Dallas. Read our tribute to the burlesque...
by Valentina Rock | Aug 14, 2013 | Burlesque, Photos, Reviews
In 2007, Immodesty Blaize was crowned Reigning Queen of Burlesque. After a couple of years away from the UK, the Hertfordshire-born author and award-winning director returned to perform at Icon! in Brighton’s Emporium. It has been a long time coming but...
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