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On 26th April, please join us in celebrating World Burlesque Day – in these tough times, we need a reason to feel good and there’s nothing like the power of dance to release the pressure. What is World Burlesque Day?…

Dita Von Teese Quotes: Body Positivity and Beyond

Howard

Icons

Obviously, what she has done for the art form of burlesque is incomparable (and made her a millionaire into the bargain) but it’s Dita Von Teese quotes about body positivity that’s really made her such an icon – and championed…

Boylexe Boylesque Performers

Howard

Boylexe Show

Our Boylexe boylesque performers showcased the great, the good and the bad-ass of the UK’s cabaret and drag scene. Here’s who’s (un)graced our stage over the years… (more…)

The Boylexe Boylesque Show

Howard

Boylexe Show

The Boylexe boylesque show echoed the format of its sister outing, burlesque show Burlexe, bringing together a mix of stories, song and performance as well as some fun and memorable interactive moments. (more…)

The Burlexe Show

Howard

Shows

“The Burlexe show has now existed in many guises since I first conceived it back in – ouch! – 2010! But at the heart of it are stories, stories of fascinating people who perform in some capacity, which we present…

Burlexe and Jo King from the London Academy of Burlesque

Howard

Shows

British Burlesque Legend and the founder of the London Academy of Burlesque, Jo King, aka Goodtime Mama Jojo has more than 40 years of experience in burlesque and has taught peers, students and stars for just as long. (more…)

False Eyelash Problems

Howard

Make Up

If anyone should know what it’s like to have false eyelash problems, it’s burlesque and cabaret performers who wear them on a regular basis. While wearing falsies is generally not an issue for people, we asked our network what problems…

Burlexe Burlesque Films 2015

Howard

Story

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…)

Burlexe Run 2012 – 2013

Howard

Story

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…

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Burlexe and Jo King from the London Academy of Burlesque