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Inspired by the glamorous world of showgirls and burlesque, Burlexe is a celebration of women.

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Burlesque Inspired ‘Star of the Show’ track with Kele le Roc

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Burlesque-inspired track ‘Star of the Show’ is a unique take on the genre that teams Burlexe with r’n’b and garage legend Kele le Roc. Listen to it via Spotify below but it’s available on all good streaming services. This is the latest collaboration between Burlexe and Kele le Roc, who’ve previously worked together on various live incarnations of the Burlexe…

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Jolie Papillon with her hands on her waist and wearing a golden corset and white feather boa

Jolie Papillon – Burlesque Superstar

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Over the past ten years, Miss Jolie Papillon has gone from burlesque ingenue to powerhouse as both a performer and producer of the much-loved and (now) long established, Gin House Burlesque. We catch up with her on the eve of…

Image of Kele le Roc in a sparkling dress, gloves and golden headdress

V’s Anchor Studio Burlesque Photography for Kele le Roc

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Collaborations

Anyone on the burlesque scene knows the burlesque photography of Veronika Marx, aka V’s Anchor Studio and her delicious images of performers, artistes and (increasingly) celebrities. (more…)

Burlesque Inspired ‘Star of the Show’ track with Kele le Roc

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Collaborations, Featured

Hurrah for World Burlesque Day 2022

Howard

Burlesque

World Burlesque Day has now become an institution, thanks to the stewardship, glamour and hard work of its creator Sapphira. And World Burlesque Day celebrates its third anniverary on 26th April 2022, the date of Gypsy Rose Lee’s death…

What it Takes to be a Cabaret Stage Manager (Stage Hand or Stage Kitten)

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Burlesque Shows

Longtime friend of Burlexe, Cynthia Franklin gives her eight top tips on what it’s like (and what it takes) to be a stage manager for a cabaret, burlesque or drag show. The job of a stage manager There’s a difference…

The Burlexe Online Burlesque Course with Jo King

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Collaborations, Popular

Burlexe is collaborating exclusively with burlesque teacher Jo King, the only British Burlesque Legend, founder of the London Academy of Burlesque and originator of Kingesis confidence choreography to bring you a fabulous online burlesque course. You can even call it…

TikTok Burlesque Performers To Follow

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Burlesque Basics

With over 800 million active users worldwide, video sharing social network service TikTok isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so even if you’re not going to indulge your inner showgirl, it’s worth shortlisting TikTok burlesque performers to follow. TikTok Burlesque Performers…

Meet 5 LGBT Icons and Burlesque Pioneers

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Originally founded in 1994 by American high school teacher Rodney Wilson, LGBT History Month is an annual celebration and honouring of the history of the LGBT+ community and it wouldn’t be right if we didn’t celebrate LGBT icons and pioneers…

How to apply for Arts Grant Funding for your own show

Cynthia Franklin

Burlesque Shows

Arts Grant Funding has got to be a consideration for many creatives – especially for those with a fantastic idea but limitation when it comes to finance. Arts grant funding is something many of us want to get our heads…

Burlesque Eye Makeup Tips for Beginners

Serena Doherty

Make Up

Trying some burlesque eye makeup can be a daunting task but we’re here to share our quick tips and teasing tricks. Now everyone can wow with a gorgeous teasing glance. (more…)

Janie from Tinsel Cosmetics surrounded by feather boas

Burlexe + Tinsel Cosmetics

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Make Up

We’re so thrilled to be stocking Tinsel Cosmetics fabulous range of burlesque lipsticks. And of course, we wanted to find out more about the inspiration for these fabulous products and of couse the woman behind them. (more…)

How to run an online burlesque show

Cynthia Franklin

Burlesque Shows

From Tiger King to Hamilton, a list of 2020 pandemic moments wouldn’t be complete without the explosion of Zoom with producers and performers trying to take advantage of it by creating an online burlesque show. With over 300 million…