The slapstick sex kitten, Ginger Blush, is known for giving classic burlesque an added giggle. Find out what tickled her into the life of a professional peeler in her burlesque story. (more…)
The Burlexe Burlesque Films were launched in 2015. At the heart of Burlexe are a series of stories, written by artistic director Howard Wilmot about the lives of women in burlesque… Or the herstory of showgirls if you prefer. (more…)
In 2012, we moved from showcase to a Burlexe run at the now legendary Shadow Lounge. The original cast of Javine Hylton, Chloe Ewart, Dympna Messenger and Fancy Chance was boosted by the hosting skills of Jo King and the…
Burlexe burlesque films are an insight into burlesque history this includes our story inspired by Miss Glory Pearl. She’s one of the modern burlesque dancers defining the genre today. (more…)
The sixth in our series of burlesque history short films is played by British burlesque dancer, Ginger Blush. She shares the story of Lydia Thompson. (more…)
Lotta Love (top center) shared with us how – thanks especially to her! – burlesque in Slovakia is taking off and her personal journey within the art of burlesque. (more…)
Victorian burlesque dancer, Lydia Thompson pushed boundaries and changed the landscape of the genre. We could all learn a thing or two about burlesque dancing from this wonderful woman. (more…)
Burlexe tackles the question: what is burlesque dancing? For many, burlesque is an unknown art form but take a look at our burlesque definition, taking a brief romp through burlesque history to neo-burlesque. (more…)
Burlesque performer, Miss Glory Pearl, has long been a friend of Burlexe. She has both contributed her story to our theatrical burlesque show and performed her Ethel routine in the first run of Burlexe. Now she’s pushing her own and…