Burlexe is a unique on and offline experience about the lives of the women who created burlesque; both contemporary performers and the legends that paved the way.
It’s a theatrical experience, not a typical burlesque show. 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 fascinating women.
Since 2011, Burlexe has spun off into Boylexe and a combined male-female experience called This Is Burlexe.
This is Burlexe brings together two critically acclaimed shows Burlexe and Boylexe that have run in Soho for the past 5 years, telling the stories of our stars and mixing it all up with song and burlesque performance. It’s totally new and unique.
We ran This Is Burlexe at hideaway speakeasy Cecil’s in the back streets of London Bridge, in 2016.
This Is Burlexe features the very best performers from the British burlesque and cabaret scene together with guest stars from other art forms. Our nights are a unique insight into the cabaret world and feature standup, song, burlesque and boylesque performance, mime, drag and some bare flesh. You’re in for a treat.
This Is Burlexe is also available for private and corporate shows in a stylish and appropriate way. More details or email artistic director, Howard Wilmot via
howard@burlexe-demo.co.uk
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
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.
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.
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.
