by Franco Milazzo | Apr 22, 2012 | Burlesque, Previews
There is no doubt that burlesque is an artform and now it is being explored by an even older form of expression. On May 3, A Brush With Burlesque opens in the East Gallery, Brick Lane. A ideal daytime complement to the upcoming World Burlesque Games, the exhibition...
by Guilherme Zühlke O'Connor | Apr 7, 2012 | Photos
Cabaret must be the last true refuge for freedom of expression and spontaneity in a world obsessed with political correctness, health, safety and all those topics that were little more than nonsense mere decades ago. Of course that means it’s also the right...
by C.J. Lazaretti | Apr 5, 2012 | Burlesque, Variety
March ended on a high note in the world of cabaret and burlesque. Gloves, pasties and merkins came off in Soho for a special farewell engagement, the Scala at King’s Cross hosted the first taster of Chaz Royal’s upcoming Olympic festival and a rock crowd...
by C.J. Lazaretti | Apr 1, 2012 | Features
Social reformers have one less reason to worry about Soho: after a year’s reign on the prestige Thursday night spot at Madame Jojo’s, Bête Noire has been put to sleep. The black beast was London’s foremost showcase for raunchy burlesque and politically incorrect...
by Guilherme Zühlke O'Connor | Apr 1, 2012 | Photos
You’d be forgiven to think that social reformers have one less reason to worry about Soho now that Bête Noire has been put to sleep but having ended in full splendor just means the legacy will chase them in their nightmares. Don’t take my word for it, we...
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