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Race and Burlesque: The curious case of the performer of colour.

Stripper Talk with Sydni Deveraux: Bullies in Burlesque

Dita Von Teese: The Opium Den [12 Page Special]

Lola Frost: Strip or be Stripped

There’s No Such Thing as a Free Gig…

Interviews View all

Catherine D’Lish: London Bound

Catherine D’Lish will be hitting the UK next week, and she shares all the details about the trip and upcoming performances here with 21st Century…

INTERVIEW: Melody Sweets

I am pleased to present an interview with the beautiful, charming and incredibly talented Melody Sweets. I finally got the chance to see Melody perform…

Part Three: Race and Burlesque – The Interviews

Here is the final part of the Race and Burlesque: The Curious Case of the…

Part Two: Race and Burlesque – The Interviews

Here is Part Two of the full Race and Burlesque: The Curious Case of the…

Part One: Race and Burlesque – The Interviews

Your response to last week’s special feature, Race and Burlesque: The Curious Case of the…

INTERVIEW: Miss Polly Rae

Over the past five years, my regard for Polly Rae has progressed from awareness, to…

Festivals View all

Catherine D’Lish and Russell Bruner treat the VIBF audience to a scandalous public seduction.

Kaylin Idora at the Helsinki Burlesque Festival

Frenchie Kiss’ Minneapolis Burlesque Festival Diary

Burlesque Hall of Fame / Miss Exotic World View all

Competing for the Crown: Cleo Viper (BHoF 2013)

Cleo Viper has answered my 2013 pre-BHoF Q&A, and she will take to the stage in a matter of weeks at…

Competing for the Crown: Burgundy Brixx (BHoF 2013)

Burgundy Brixx has tackled my 2013 pre-BHoF Q&A, and she will take to the stage in a matter of weeks at…

Best Debut: Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2013 (Part 1)

The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend is just over a week away, and here is a chance to find out more…

Watch: Miss Indigo Blue’s EPIC Step-Down number at BHoF 2012

Footage of Miss Indigo Blue’s amazing handover at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2012 is now available online, and you…

Sparkly Devil’s Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend Survival Guide v2.0 (BHoF 2013)

It’s almost here! The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend countdown has begun, as glitterati from across the globe test the limits…

Competing for the Crown: Coco Lectric (BHoF 2013)

Texan temptress Coco Lectric has answered my 2013 pre-BHoF Q&A, and she will take to the stage in a matter of…

Events And Reviews View all

Frenchie Kiss’ Superstars of Burlesque Diary

I was so thrilled to be a part of Superstars of Burlesque, which started as an incredible show in 2009 and has now (year three!)…

Forever Crazy (Review)

Dirty Martini’s Strip Strip Hooray! Tour Diary

REVIEW: The Hurly Burly Show: Naughty But Nice! (Starring Miss Polly Rae.)

Bobbie Burlesque’s Tease-O-Rama Diary

Ginger Valentine: Stripper’s Holiday 2012

Columns View all

Stripper Talk with Sydni Deveraux: Un-Booking Bad Burlesque Behaviour

Fashion, Beauty And Shopping View all

Valentine Glamour from What Katie Did

I’m going to show you some of the gorgeous pieces from the SS13 range next week,…

Introducing the ‘Future Vintage’ Classic Collection, by Ayten Gasson.

Party in Style…

Dita and Wheels & Dollbaby Collaborate on Cute Cardigan.

‘Tis the Season to look Fabulous!

Guides and Tutorials View all

Coping With Burlesque Rejection

Burlesque festival season is upon us, and the sheer number of events happening across the globe…

Sydni Deveraux BQ Fit Tips #2: “Re-inflating a once juicy caboose”

Sydni Deveraux BQ Fit Tips: A QUICK AND DIRTY GUIDE TO GETTING AROUND IN A WEIGHT ROOM AND MAKING YOUR FITNESS STICK!

BURLESQUE-INOMICS: THE FINANCES OF BURLESQUE, by Penny Starr Jr.

Penny Starr Jr: Navigating the Collaboration with a Costume Designer

BurlyCon View all

Lola Frost’s BurlyCon Diary

Before I gave an interview on what I teach, someone whom I admire very much said…

Karmen Sutra’s BurlyCon Diary

A look back at BurlyCon’s record setting ‘Largest Fan Dance’.

BurlyCon 2008 to 2010: A Retrospective.

BurlyCon – Past, Present and Future.

Special Features View all

A Burlesque Mother’s Day Special

Stage Door Johnny Bazuka Joe presents a burlesque Mother’s Day special… “My mother had a great…

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