Posts by Howard
Burlesque the Musical: What’s happening with the show of the film?
You may have heard the exciting rumours and now news that we’re soon to be graced with Burlesque the Musical. That’s right, the classic 2010 movie, Burlesque which starred Cher and Christina Aguilera is getting a stage adaptation in the…
Read MoreWelcome to World Burlesque Day 2024
We can’t believe we’re already celebrating the fifth birthday of World Burlesque Day, which commemorates pioneering artist and icon Gypsy Rose Lee on 26th April, the anniversary of her death back in 1970. But what’s happening at World Burlesque Day…
Read More‘Star of the Show’ Cleopantha collaboration & more Burlesque on Tiktok
We’re loving that our first ever track, ‘Star of the Show’ with R’n’B legend, Kele le Roc has been exciting people – including burlesque superstar-in-the-making, Cleopantha. And we’ve been monitoring social media to see what you’ve done with the…
Read MoreThe Top Ten Burlesque Videos on YouTube
How do you create a viral burlesque video? Burlesque and film should be a marriage made in heaven, but how to make burlesque videos or deliver burlesque on YouTube that generates views and affirms you as the star that you…
Read MoreJolie Papillon – Burlesque Superstar
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…
Read MoreV’s Anchor Studio Burlesque Photography for Kele le Roc
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…)
Read MoreBurlesque Inspired ‘Star of the Show’ track with Kele le Roc
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…
Read MoreHurrah for World Burlesque Day 2022
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…
Read MoreWhat it Takes to be a Cabaret Stage Manager (Stage Hand or Stage Kitten)
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…
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