by C.J. Lazaretti | Jul 26, 2012 | Burlesque, Reviews
There’s more than 24-hour gambling to the newly re-opened Hippodrome Casino. Starring Miss Polly Rae, Between the Sheets is the only burlesque revue in the historical venue’s inaugural calendar of cabaret events. Judging from its spectacular routines full of exuberant...
by Guilherme Zühlke O'Connor | Jul 18, 2012 | Burlesque, Photos
Staged at Jacksons Lane Theatre for one night only as part of the Postcards Festival, Death Row Diva explores the murderous impulses of a vicious Southern belle in an intelligent dissection of modern morals. Gui O’Connor made it out of her cell alive and well. Check...
by Guilherme Zühlke O'Connor | Jul 12, 2012 | Burlesque, Photos
Sometimes, it’s fun being a woman. As part of the global ladyfest that was World Femininity Day, top burlesque performer and entrepreneur Zoe Charles organised a series of events in London under the title of The Clittorati Party. Events included an afternoon...
by Guilherme Zühlke O'Connor | Jul 3, 2012 | Burlesque, Reviews
Can a show turn you into a psychopath, or just reveal your darker side? The answer lies inside the prison cell of murderous belle Crimson Skye in Death Row Diva, an edgy political satire that will make you laugh like a maniac. Perhaps literally. The one-woman show is...
by This Is Cabaret | May 30, 2012 | Burlesque, Circus, Drag, Features
Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee is proving to be pure cabaret gold. Take your pick from This Is Cabaret’s selection of events during the weekend and indulge in royal decadence – it’s high treason not to party. Bluestockings Jubilee Cabaret: Breast of British Friday,...
by Kerry Fitzgerald | May 29, 2012 | Burlesque, Features, Interview
Recently The Brickhouse found another variety gem in Wham! Bam! Kaboom! by Seattle boylesque troupe Mod Carousel. Set up like a comic book movie, the narrative-driven show sees our three handsome heroes save the world while dancing, posing and artfully undressing...
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