We all wish we could spunk endless amounts of money on our costumes. We want to emulate those dizzy heights of fame with swarovski rhinestones dripping off our bodies, douse …
Performance
No You Are NOT Giving To Charity
I realise how click baity that title is but I have a good reason. I am seeing an increase more and more in charity fund raising shows appealing for performers. …
Fitness in and within Burlesque
Right don’t kick off when I say this but we gotta be fit on stage. I don’t mean the slang term ‘fit’ I mean physically and metaphorically (dare I say …
Burlesque Photography at Events or Shows
So often I see people posting about how they like or dont like photography taken of them performing at events or shows in burlesque. I mean aside from the obvious …
Burlesque Isnt Easy, Just Looks Easy
In a world where we seem to live so much of our lives out on social media, it is very easy to not see the hard work behind those images. I …
Safety and Security – Burlesque Risks
I am not talking financial security here. I am not talking burlesque safety. I am talking you safety. You the performer safety. In the 10 years I have been doing …
Budget Makeup Saves The Day
Hello you lovely people! How the devil are we? Can you guess what today’s blog is about (yeah I know it has been a while but as a damn busy burlesque …
Pay Fair. Pay Right.
A true scenario. Caller: Hi Khandie. I am looking for a fire performer to do walk about and breathing at my event tonight. £20 ok to cover expenses etc? Me: …
Showpieces – Alan Moore and Mitch Jenkins
Well looky what came in the mail!? I am beyond proud to be involved in the films right from the start with Dodgem Logic. So now to see all the …
Business of Burlesque – Copyright
So we have all heard about the word copyright and pretty much understand its a big thing in the world of creative works. Right?! Well you would think so given …