The art of the costume
If there’s one thing you need to know about burlesque, know the number one unwritten rule, if it is off the rack it doesn’t belong...
The men of burlesque
The crowd draws to a hush as the lights dim. They slowly brighten to illuminate a shadowy figure. But unlike the more familiar burlesque...
How to get started and thrive in burlesque
Becoming a burlesque performer isn’t easy, but if you know who to talk to and have an understanding of how the industry works, you could...
Burlesque backstage pass
As you walk into the Bovine, you immediately see the stage, dimly lit by stage lights and stringed Christmas lights that stay up...
Burlesque as a full-time job
Scarlett James puts a lot of hard work into every performance. Especially tonight, when she pops out of a birthday cake. Its taken her...
Humour in burlesque
Satire and humour has been integrated in burlesque since its rise to popularity in the 1800’s. The word burlesque originates from the...