Trixie Little and The Evil Hate Monkey – Valentine’s Day Special!

Photograph by Mike Lee

…………………………………. Romantic fools that we are here at Burlesque Bible, we couldn’t think of anyone better to interview for our Valentine’s Day Special than Trixie Little and The Evil Hate Monkey.  Jo Taylor talked to the acrobatic superduo about Baltimore, Lucille Ball and one of the most romantic proposals we’ve ever seen.  ……………………………………….. …………………………….. You [...]

Burlesque Around the World – Finland with Lou Lou D’Vil

Photograph by Kaylin Idora

In Burlesque Bible Volume Two we brought you Burlesque Around the World with such revered burlesque movers and shakers as Dirty Martini, Kiki Kaboom and Jac Bowie.   We profiled eight countries, however, there are still many more lands far and wide to shine the spotlight upon and this month we spoke to the phenomenon that [...]

The Flaming Feathers

Photograph by Thomas Heming

Next weekend The Flaming Feathers, a West country based dance troupe, will be at Chapel Arts, Bath in all their high kicking, knicker flashing glory!  Jo Taylor caught up with manager and lead dancer Claire Phipps to find out more about them. 1.  Exactly who are The Flaming Feathers and what do you do? We [...]

Burlesque While Brown by Essence Revealed

Photograph by Stas Pic Nuke

Essence Revealed is a solo dancer and member of the burlesque troupe Brown Girls Burlesque, based in New York City.  She is not only a skilled performer but a talented writer who has written eloquently on such topics as overcoming depression and open relationships.  She also recently weighed in with a fresh and interesting point [...]

February Competition

Dress by Dolly Dagger

February is the month of love and we certainly have some lovely prizes for you!  Three gorgeous treats for our treasured readers.  As always it couldn’t be more simple – all you have to do is follow the link, answer the question and pop in your email address to be in with a chance of [...]

My Life in Burlesque – Tigz Rice

Self portrait by Tigz Rice

Tigz Rice is a woman who has seen burlesque from both sides of the lens.  Not content with making a name for herself as one of the most well respected and popular UK based burlesque photographers, she has now decided being behind the camera was not enough, and is pursuing a career as a burlesque [...]

Burlesque Book Review with Diva Hollywood

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Our latest book review is of a classic burlesque book – Burlesque and the New Bump and Grind by Michelle Baldwin and is brought to you by Burlesque Bible’s new resident Agony Aunt, the whip cracking, straight talking diva herself, Diva Hollywood.  Burlesque is a wonderful world filled with glitter, comedy, luscious woman, sass, class [...]

New Feature – Dear Diva

Copyright Becky Ryan

Whether you are thinking about taking your first burlesque class, are coming up to your first show, or are already performing but have a problem you just don’t know how to solve – our brand new Agony Aunt Diva Hollywood is here to help.  No problem is too big or too small for Diva so [...]

Upcoming Events – February

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   Event: The Hop Garden Burlesque and Cabaret Show Location: The Ball Room, Canterbury Date: 16th February A fab night by Miss Daisy Champagne that has taken Canterbury by storm,  including Best Dressed Competition! For more information visit their facebook page         Event: The Martini Lounge Valentines Grand Showcase Location: Epstein Theatre, [...]

A Quickie with Talulah Blue by Aurora Toxique

Photograph by Paul Needham

Talulah Blue is one multi talented lady.  A Leicester based performer who makes her own, exquisite feather fans and pasties, she is also a producer who runs her own night - Talulah Blue Burlesque – in her home town.  She has appeared on This Morning and Britain’s Got Talent where the audience and judges alike were [...]