21st Century Burlesque

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

258 Articles Published | Follow:
The Would-Be Queens: 20 Questions with Sydni Deveraux (BHoF 2014)
The Would-Be Queens: 20 Questions with Sydni Deveraux (BHoF 2014)

It’s that time of year again when the ten wonderful women selected to compete for…

Burlesque Legends and Sensational Supporting Cast at Mother's Day Burlesque Brunch
Burlesque Legends and Sensational Supporting Cast at Mother’s Day Burlesque Brunch

Sunday May 11th offers a rare and very special opportunity to meet three beloved burlesque…

Cha Cha Velour's Vermont Burlesque Festival Diary
Cha Cha Velour’s Vermont Burlesque Festival Diary

Cha Cha Velour looks back on the Vermont Burlesque Festival 2014… I was an invited…

Showgirl Problems: Producing Pedigree Burlesque in Hebden Bridge
Showgirl Problems: Producing Pedigree Burlesque in Hebden Bridge

Jessickah Walsh speaks to Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival producers Heidi Bang Tidy and Lady Wildflower…

Gal Friday's Great Canadian Girlesque Expo Diary
Gal Friday’s Great Canadian Girlesque Expo Diary

Enjoy this report from the Great Canadian Girlesque Expo 2014, courtesy of the fabulous Gal…

Kitten n' Lou's Helsinki Burlesque Festival Diary
Kitten ‘n’ Lou’s Helsinki Burlesque Festival Diary

Hi! We’re Kitten ‘n’ Lou, ‘The World’s Show-busiest Couple!’  We kicked off our marvellous month-long…

The Stage Door Johnnies All-Star BHoF 2013 Finale [Video]
The Stage Door Johnnies All-Star BHoF 2013 Finale [Video]

Down tools this instant and enjoy this achingly cool, seductively smooth and fabulously choreographed Burlesque…

Shan de Leers' Southwest Burlesque Showcase Diary
Shan de Leers’ Southwest Burlesque Showcase Diary

Superheroine Shan de Leers reports from the 8th Annual Southwest Burlesque Showcase… When a festival…

BHoF on a (G)String Budget
BHoF on a (G)String Budget

A spend-savvy guide to the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, by Elsa Von Schmaltz, Flirty…

Burlesque Beauty: LouLou D'vil
Burlesque Beauty: LouLou D’vil

In a new Burlesque Beauty series, performers discuss their favourite beauty products, beauty regimes, indulgences…

Flawless Body/Flawless Self, by Kate Valentine.
Flawless Body/Flawless Self

Editor’s Note: Kate Valentine, also known as celebrated burlesque host Miss Astrid, is the creator…