21st Century Burlesque Magazine

21st Century Burlesque Magazine has documented the contemporary burlesque scene since 2007. Founded and edited by Holli-Mae Johnson.

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Hamish McCann in La Soiree in Leicester Square this Christmas, by Prudence Upton.
La Soiree Star Hamish McCann in Pole Position

One of La Soiree’s brightest, hottest and jaw-droppingly fabulous stars is boylesque acrobat Hamish McCann, and we spoke to him about his iconic, roof-raising pole routine, which you can catch in London for the next few weeks…

Jett Adore on stage at the Burlesque Hall fo Fame Weekend 2013. ©Derek Jackson [Stage Door Johnnies Post-BHoF Recap]
Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival Presents Fifth Star-Studded Cast

Now in its fifth year, the award-winning Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival returns in 2017 on…

Blaze, The Red Rose of Texas, by Shoshana Portnoy
Burlesque In 20: Blaze, The Red Rose of Texas

In a new interview series, celebrated burlesque performers answer twenty questions which document their career…

Ursula Martinez, starring in La Soiree at Christmas in Leicester Square. Photo by Prudence Upton
Ursula Undressed: The Magic of Martinez

Like the fabled, festive Coca Cola truck, five star smash La Soiree has rolled into London…

Imogen Kelly at the Australian Burlesque Festival 2016. Image copyright 3 Fates Media
Australian Burlesque Festival 2016: Canberra and Sydney

Alyssa Kitt‘s epic Australian Burlesque Festival 2016 report continues in Canberra and Sydney. Read Part…

Havana Hurricane stars in Burlesque Noir at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom. Photo Neal Rylatt Photography.
PHOTOS: Burlesque Noir Brings Burlesque Stars to Blackpool

Burlesque Noir, an annual burlesque and cabaret spectacular, hosted sixteen burlesque stars on October 8th…

Poison Ivory is crowned Miss Exotic World, Reigning Queen of Burlesque at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2016. Copyright: John-Paul Bichard for 21st Century Burlesque Magazine
Poison Ivory: It’s Not Easy Being Queen

In the most breathtakingly candid account 21st Century Burlesque Magazine has ever published from a Queen…

7 Brazilian Burlesque Bombshells Worth Knowing

Miss Indigo Blue – Miss Exotic World, Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2011 and headmistress of…

Jenny Rocha and her Painted Ladies in the Movers, Shakers and Innovators showcase at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend 2016. Image copyright John-Paul Bichard.
Burlesque Hall of Fame 2016: Movers, Shakers and Innovators

Anja Keister reviews the Movers, Shakers and Innovators showcase at the Burlesque Hall of Fame…

The Bic Carrol Show - Burlesque Legend
Costume and Conversation with Burlesque Legend Bic Carrol

Electra Mourning recounts an unforgettable learning experience at the Austin Academy of Burlesque in August,…

Angie Pontani: From Showgirl to Showmom
Angie Pontani: From Showgirl to Showmom

New York burlesque star Angie Pontani (Miss Exotic World, Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2008) is…