Burlexe

Burlexe is a unique entertainment company, inspired by burlesque and the performers, past and present, professional and amateur, who’ve created the art form.

Aside from what you can see on this site, we also produce unique theatre shows. Conceived, created, written and produced by Howard Wilmot, Burlexe began in 2011 with a series of shows mixing stories, song and burlesque performance.

At the heart of what we do are the fascinating stories of performers – and so subsequently, Burlexe has spun off into a male-equivalent, Boylexe and a combined experience called This is Burlexe.

The Story So Far

Praise for Burlexe

Refreshingly relaxed format… an intriguing avenue for burlesque
The Stage

One of the most innovative and unique burlesque shows, this is a top quality event. You’d be mad to miss it quite frankly
Burlesque Bible

The emphasis is on storytelling and tease! I would give this show ten out of ten. You will be entertained
– via Trip Advisor

The stories of these bold women are as entertaining to hear as they are enticing to behold
Erotic Review

Those peeps over @Burlexe have done it again! BRILLIANT
The High Tease Cast

An enjoyable evening of various theatrical disciplines that caters to a wide audience… this show provides a great springboard from which to start the weekend
West End Wilma

Boylexe brings sex to the city with hot bodies and heartfelt stories
This Is Cabaret

An all-male burlesque show? Yes, please
Gay Times

The best night of sexy, sultry and sensational showmen
Theatre & Performance

The Burlexe Story

Cross-Platform Entertainment: Burlexe 3.0

Burlexe has been on quite a journey since Howard Wilmot brought this to life almost ten years ago and is now entering a new cross-platform entertainment phase. We’re calling it Burlexe 3.0! Cross-Platform Entertainment While things have been quiet for…
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Burlexe Burlesque Films 2015

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…)
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Burlexe Run 2012 – 2013

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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Story

Burlesque Monologues

Conceived by digital creative Howard Wilmot, Burlexe was inspired by his love of female-driven entertainment, performance and music. Here’s how all his inspirations came together to create something brand new.

The Burlexe Burlesque Show

Janie from Tinsel Cosmetics surrounded by feather boas

Burlexe + Tinsel Cosmetics

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…)
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The Burlexe Show

“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…
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Show

Burlesque Show Reviews

Burlexe is a unique live experience combining performance, songs and the stories of showgirls, performers and inspiring women who work in this space. Learn about our history, discover our inspirations and meet the women who’ve been involved along the way.

Films

Films

Burlesque Films

You don’t have to wait to see the show, you can get a taste of what it’s about through our short films which tell the stories of some of burlesque’s most fascinating showgirls.