Burlexe is a unique entertainment company, inspired by burlesque and the performers, past and present, professional and amateur, who’ve created the art form.
We are now bringing our unique Burlexe experiences right to your door. As with everything we do, we are taking inspiration from the worlds of burlesque and cabaret to make your special occasions even more special.
Goodtime Mama Jojo, aka Jo King is the undisputed British Burlesque Legend and her work for other performers and women from all walks of life is about helping them drop their insecurities and access their true selves.
Check out our curated posts on everything Burlesque. From Burlesque basics to glamorous add-ons, we have everything you may need to immerse yourself in this world and indulge your inner showgirl.
Our Burlexe burlesque shop features unique items created, co-created, curated or sourced by us from the worlds of burlesque, showgirls and showmen – as well as the performing arts.
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In all the excitement of yesterday’s International Women’s Day, we didn’t have time to celebrate the birthdate of one of the most inspiring women of all. The enchanting and glorious Cyd Charisse!
A trained ballerina with the Russe Ballet, Charisse danced with both Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Described by Astaire as ‘beautiful dynamite’, Charisse said of the two stars, “They were the two greatest dancing personalities who were ever on the screen.
“Each has a distinctive style. Each is a joy to work with. But it’s like comparing apples and oranges. They’re both delicious.”
Charisse died in 2008 but is a constant in the inspiration notes of many top burlesque dancers. She is often famously remembered for her role in Bandwagon which you can google (check out the Micheal Jackson re-mix too!) but we’d love you to watch one of our favourites from the 1957 movie Silk Stockings…
Cyd Charisse, a pair of silk stockings and an almost censor-happy reverse strip…
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Burlexe is a sensational London burlesque show inspired by the women who created the genre and perform the art. It fuses burlesque performance with storytelling, dancing with acting.
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Our first ever track is a banger and sees us reuniting with our hostess with the mostest, garage and r’n’b legend, Kele le Roc.
Why not take 5 minutes out of your day to get your wiggle on. Watch out taster lesson to see what’s in store for our exclusive Burlesque Masterclass.
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