by This Is Cabaret | Jun 5, 2012 | Features
Her Majesty may be an important social institution, a valuable source of tourism revenue or an outdated relic of pre-democratic times. What’s indisputable, though, is that she’s a powerful inspiration for cabaret and burlesque performers. The Jubilee weekend featured...
by Myra DuBois | Jun 2, 2012 | Features
As you may or may not know, this year I’m making my solo debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival after two years there as a member of the Eat Your Heart Out family. You also might not know that I’m throwing a bit of a fundraiser at the RVT on Wednesday, the 6th of...
by C.J. Lazaretti | May 31, 2012 | Features
Time was when charity gigs were schmaltzy affairs tailored by PR teams to avoid stepping on the toes of political correctness. Rose Thorne and Benjamin Louche of The Double R Club, though, are not having any of that nonsense: variety showcase Battle Royal, their...
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...
by This Is Cabaret | May 28, 2012 | Features
Variety keeps creeping into every crevice available in London – and we’ll drink to that. Cabaret collective Duckie took over the hallowed ground of Wilton’s Music Hall for Weekend at Wilton’s, hosting three nights of fun and frolic co-produced with charity Magic Me....
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