by This Is Cabaret | Jun 14, 2016 | Burlesque, Circus, Drag, Features, Interview, Previews
In a scene which thrives on variety, Fancy Chance has one of the most diverse repertoires of all. We’ve seen her as a drag king at Alternative Eurovision, stripping at the Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival, hair-hanging at The Double R Club and The Raunch and...
by Franco Milazzo | Jun 14, 2016 | Burlesque, Reviews
Of all the places, in all the towns, in all the world, new burlesque night The Blue Fez rolled into the Underdog Art Gallery last month. Was it the beginning of something beautiful? It’s not unusual for cabaret to be political but it is rare for it to reflect what is...
by Mia Boum Boum | Jun 7, 2016 | Burlesque, Circus
From the winner of the “Most Innovative” award at the prestigious Burlesque Hall of Fame, the London premiere of Aurora Galore’s highly introspective new show Glamorous Weirdo is a colourful affair. With liberal use of indoor smoke machine, a fuchsia Aurora bursts...
by This Is Cabaret | Jun 3, 2016 | Burlesque, News
The most prestigious burlesque industry event of the year has been hit by a “rape joke” storm on its first night. Held annually in Las Vegas, the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend takes place from Thursday to Sunday on the first weekend of June. Since its inception as...
by Franco Milazzo | May 18, 2016 | Burlesque, Interview, Musical Comedy
Henley Festival may well be the poshest of its kind around. While wellies, jeans and a silly hat are de rigeur at Glastonbury, those attending the event in Berkshire will be asked to observe a more upmarket dress code: men are advised to wear black tie while ladies...
by This Is Cabaret | May 17, 2016 | Burlesque, News
One of the most successful UK burlesque dancers ever will make a rare appearance this August at the Sexhibition weekender. Of all the burlesque artistes from the UK to have gone to Las Vegas and competed for the highest prize of all, only one has come back victorious....
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