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GWENDOLINE LAMOUR
Gwendoline Lamour is immediately recognisable for her all natural pin-up girl figure, ivory skin and golden locks. Trained to Masters Degree level in theatre and dance she has great stage presence and can work a crowd like a dream. She is long limbed, strong and flexible, which enhances her dancing and burlesque work. Gwendoline has taught in some of the UK’s most prestigious drama schools, with period movement being one of her specialties. This considerable poise and elegance is certainly visible in her photographic work, and sets her performances apart from the norm.
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KEDA BREEZE
This explosive starlet is one of the leading artists on the UK’s burlesque scene today. Keda specialises in opulent shows with visually stunning effects. She is best know for combining side show circus skills with burlesque such as her also infamous angle grinding show where sparks fly from her metal knickers, or her utterly unique burlesque striptease fire show. She was trained at Circomedia Circus School, and has training in many other areas of performance
Keda’s appearances include countless private parties in country houses and stately homes, The Bloomsbury Ballroom for Wallpaper Magazines 10th Birthday Party, Courts of the Justices where Princess Anne was amongst the guests, The Whoopee Club, Café de Paris, The Theatre Museum in Covent Garden, Private party for Kenny Jones of The Who, Café Del Mar in Ibiza, New York Burlesque Festival. Keda has made several television appearances including the Charlotte Church Show and the Paul O Grady Show.
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BEATRIX VON BOURBON
Neo-Burlesque Starlet! Specialising in baton twirling, cheesy props, up-tempo tracks and cheeky, playful performances!
An outstsanding, stunning performer bringing the 'NEW' to New Skool Burlesque. Don't let her provocative and alluring appearance fool you as her commical routines will have you in fits of giggles.
'Burlesque acts should never be diva's - its not about fame its about entertainment'
- Beatrix VonBourbon
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DIVA HOLLYWOOD
Diva evokes the sultry sirens of Hollywood’s classic films; her curvaceous Marilyn-esq charms come straight from the bygone age of sin, sauce and seduction.
Her screen siren style and her inventive soundtracks will draw you into her movie world, then her lustalicious libido and raunchy routines will make you beg for more!
Diva Hollywood made her debut in the famous Slipper Room in New York in 2005. Since then she has gone on to grace many stages all over the UK achieving recognition as one of the finest and most individual performers on the circuit.
Her accolades this year include nomination and finalist in the (upcoming) 2007 Erotic Awards, and finalist in the Tournament of Tease.
Diva Hollywood is a star on the rise, so catch her while you can.
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CHERRI SHAKEWELL
Cherri is British Burlesque's only natural blonde. The combination of her 1950's pin up figure and seductive dance moves always brings the audience to its knees. Her amazing ability to twirl her tassels in opposite directions at the same time has to be seen to be believed.
Her ability to improvise and switch from vintage striptease to contemporary interpretations make her a surefire hit on any stage, and her pneumatic nipple tassel twirling has to be seen to be believed.
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SAPPHIRA
Sapphira is a trained belly dancer, cabaret singer & burlesque artist with over ten years performance experience. Her performances are elegant, sensual and dynamic, combining dazzling costumes and sensual movements to create a scintillating and enchanting show.
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MILLIE DOLLAR
Millie Dollar has only been performing for a year, but has already performed many gigs all over the country, as well as being featured on BBC2, and filmed for an upcoming burlesque documentary.
Specialising in classic burlesque and vintage strip tease, she captivates the audience and thoroughly entertains them.
Working with the old classics such as a classic Fan dance creating a beautiful 6 minute stage show, and a balloon dance with a twist, she also works with many original ideas, looking into everything for inspiration and turning it into something completely new and sexy.
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KITTEN VON MEW
Famed for her curves and characteristic expressions as one of the UK's leading Vintage Pin-up's, Kitten von Mew now takes to the stage! Having debuted her 'Bride of Frankitten' and 'Trick or Treat' Burlesque teases on Halloween Kitten von Mew is here for your delectation for any occasion. Specialising in 1930's, 40's and 50's eras there is something for everyone whether it be 'meet and greet,' walk-around character or Burlesque artist. With a whole lot of wiggle and an awful lot of tease, this Kitten is the cream.
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BELLA BESAME
Bella Besame means 'kiss me, beautiful' and after seeing her perform, you certainly will want to! Mixing her abundant sex appeal, twenty years of dance experience and a natural ability to entertain an audience Bella is a sure fire hit for any event. So whether you're looking for a beautiful classic fan dance, a sexy, sparkly balloon pop, a seductive striptease or something more comedic (maybe a stripping nun?!) Bella is the shimmying starlet for you!
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MISS LILY WHITE
A heady fragrance overwhelms your senses, as this beautiful burlesque bloom leads you into a midsummer night's dream...
As one of burlesque's crème-de-la-crème, Miss Lily White has been teasing and tantalising audiences since 1999, and regularly brings her own special brand of saucy striptease shenanigans to exclusive venues, elegant corporate events and eclectic arts festivals around the globe. Her lovingly crafted repertoire of classic burlesque shows spans every era from the Victorian to the 1950's, and whether performing her exquisite fan dance routines, a show-stopping Vegas-style act or jumping out of a giant birthday cake clad in glittering diamonds and feathers, her trademark air of playful, wide-eyed, old-fashioned innocence is always belied by the very naughty twinkle in her eye!
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CRIMSON SKYE
Crimson Skye has a variety of performances ranging from the traditional striptease to the...well...just plain Crazy!
Her comedy routines are in her words "a mixture of Patsy Cline with Silence of the Lambs". As she sings Patsy Cline's 'Crazy', she performs a striptease from her straight-jacket and introduces you to her partner, Ed. She can also extend this act to include the songs, 'Your Cheatin Heart' and 'Three Cigarettes and an Ashtray'. Other songs in her repertoire are the Peggy Lee classic, 'Fever'. Again, this is performed with a comic twist and she is bound to infect you with her wit and humour amongst other things!
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CHOCOLAT
Cocoa has performed with prestigious burlesque clubs such as the Flash Monkey, the Whoopee club, Ladyluck club and even did a turn at the annual Skintwo Rubberball. A true believer in the classic elements of burlesque, she is a delight to watch onstage and never fails to please. With her speciality being the traditional fandance, but not averse to a bit of shimmy and shake, she is often likened to the great Josephine Baker. Though blessed with the face of angel, she has been cursed with a body made for sin.
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MARIANNE CHEESECAKE
Marianne Cheesecake is a burlesque performer with a name that brings smiles and sudden cravings for dessert. Cheesecake stems from the popular pin-up photography that merges vintage style, provocation, and humour. This perfectly matches Marianne’s exotic beauty and impressive talent, which makes her one of the most unique burlesque performers in today’s entertainment industry.
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KITTY PEELS
Kitty Peels is a burlesque, aerial and circus artiste who uses a wide range of music and styles to create a collaboration of traditional burlesque with new and unique performances. Her wide variety of acts include acrobatic stripteases on a real carousel horse, aerial silks, trapeze, rope, hoop, hula hoop and fabulous striptease with a twist of irony alongside traditional fan and parasol dances.
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LEILA DOMINI
Leila began her Burlesque career at The London School of Burlesque being taught by Jo King (or Mama Jo Jo). Leila quickly got popular performing her first striptease called Oh Honey at Volupte Lounge, The Whoopee Club and South London Pacific, of which she still performs today. Leila has since been tassel swirling and fan dancing all the way, driving the crowds into a frenzy.
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MISS VICKY BUTTERFLY
A figure slinks on to the stage, clad in a vintage satin robe trimmed with marabou. She dances, slipping off the wrap to reveal a full length peacock train, Victorian corset, long black gloves and a body covered with feathers. She removes the gloves slowly, followed by the train. She then removes the feathers from her body, giving some to the audience and blowing some into the air. The performance finishes with tassel twirling - This is Miss Vicky Butterfly.
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FANCY CHANCE
Hilarious, glamorous, and exuberantly irreverent, the diminutive Fancy Chance is the undisputed comic spectacle of the UK Burlesque circuit and the best tassel twirler this side of the Atlantic. She is the art director of her own troupe BurlyQ London and has produced and directed the sell out show BurlyQ Revue in 2005.
Fancy Chance is a heavily sought-after feature act for formal corporate and exclusive private functions, Fancy Chance is a versatile singer, actor, dancer and walkabout entertainer. Whether tassel twirling while upside-down, or working a room in one of her many dazzling costumes, Fancy Chance leaves audiences cheering and panting for more!
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HONEY LULU
HoneyLulu is a burlesque rising star. from Jo King’s Academy of Burlesque she has quickly established her self as a popular performer.
Her cheeky routines have dazzled many audiences in the UK and abroad, filling the stage with sparkle, glamour, smiles and good energy. She regularly performs for club nights as well as private and corporate events. She has recently starred at the Rome Burlesque Festival alongside top international burlesque artistes.
HoneyLulu is inspired by burlesque queens of the past and classic cheesecake pin-ups. She also loves the 20s and the 40s.
Whether coming out of a gift box or fan dancing she will delight the audience with a sassy show.
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KITTY BANG BANG
The latest and freshest addition to hit the burlesque scene is the delightful Miss Kitty Bang Bang. Little Kitty is a trained dancer and a born performer who has danced all over the world and has recently turned her hand to the wonderful world of burlesque with rapturous reception.
Kitty encompasses both tradition and comedy in her shows which range from balloon-popping mayhem to en-pointe sophistication. As a choreographer, Kitty is able to tailor her routines to any occasion, to any music and actively enjoys the challenge of interpreting artistically any requests you should wish to make of her.
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RUBY FORTUNE
Ruby Fortune is the perfect mix of classic and modern. Combining pin-up style and elegant moves with a real sense of fun. From classic fan dances to comedic routines Ruby brings her own twist to everything. She loves to get her audience involved and her cheeky yet seductive acts mixed with great soundtracks will leave you crying out for more!
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MISS SMOKY REVOLVER
Welcome to the hot and steamy world of Ms Smoky Revolver. She’s a versatile little minx offering you a medley of skills to get you all excited, burlesque, fire, angle grinding and stilt walking! She’s smoking
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GYPSY LOVE
Naughty! But oh so nice! By turns cheeky, playful, elegant and sophisticated, and all together surprising! Ms Love is not just another pretty face (although I'm sure you'll agree she's easy on the eye!) Dancer, Choreographer, Actress, Cabaret Singer and Striptease Artiste She has wowed audiences world over with her lovely curves and winning smile. She's the girl next door, the tart with a heart, she every bos dream and every mothers nightmare!
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MISS BABY BONES
Miss Baby Bones is a Brighton based Burlesque starlet who enjoys creating new and original characters. From her stage acts like Rawhide! or the fluffy dice wielding Gangsta to the interactive walkabouts, she enjoys above all entertaining her audience. A huge choice of performances, including fluffy pink and classic burlesque to spooky silhouette shows or fire acts. Miss Bones learnt belly-dancing in Istanbul, striptease in Paris and Brighton, and fire skills from circus performers. Her favourite things in the world are music, creating new stage acts and performing.
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TWINKLE
Twinkle is a versatile character performer, with a penchant for tongue-in-cheek humour! She is a trained actress and musical theatre
performer, and she incorporates these skills into her acts to create an original and polished performance. Inspired by music hall, vaudeville, wartime parodies and Carry On films, she has but one mission during a performance-to make people smile!
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AUTUMN GLORY
A versatile performer, Autumn Glory's unusual style runs the gamut from comedic to sultry and back again, presenting a variety of acts, classic burlesque, comedy sketches, saucy striptease, bellydance and gorelesque.
On occasion, Autumn will also grace the stage as a compere, stirring the audience to merriment with novelty rap, strange reference to pop culture and brave attempts at dry wit.
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DAIQUIRI DUSK
Daiquiri is a burlesque sweetie with a twist - a little sweet and a dash of sour, she's perfect for the evening hours!
The Scottish-based starlet combines a love of cheesecake pastiche with a penchant for glam rock, offering a variety of styles and routines, from traditional striptease, to proper highland dance, comedy and character skits. In addition, she designs her own range of burlesque apparel - TwistedStarz Designs offers nipple tassels, ostrich fans, fascinators and corsets for sale online, instore and at events.
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AMBER TOPAZ
Since exploding on the scene 2 years ago Amber has dazzle and teased audience all over the world. Some of her credits include Introducing burlesque to Rome.
Headlining at charity event hosted by Jude Law. The Brits after party 2007. Miss Exotic 2007, Burlesque hall of Fame, Las Vegas. With a background in professional theatre and London's Westend she will capture your heart with her smoldering siren song, comedy cup cake capers, killer curves and mesmerizing moves. An innovative and imaginative performer and costumier. Earlier this year she signed her first music contract as author and a vocalist on kitch burlesque inspired ' A Purrfect Tease' with Montifiori cocktail party, EMI Italy. To be launched and released this year.
An ever evolving performer be sure she will put the pizazz in to you party.
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ANNA FUR LAXIS
Anna Fur Laxis is a Superhero Housewife who's superpowers entail constantly getting into scrapes for which the only solution is to take off her clothes. Generally found with a cup of Earl Grey tea in hand, Anna's interests include adding to her portfolio of housewifely skills and mincing around in rubber and pencil skirts.
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OPHELIA BITZ
"Roll up roll up, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls and witness the all-singing, all-dancing, all-fire-eating compere du jour and burlesque starlet that is Ophelia Bitz!
One of the finest wits in London and one of the most notorious performers on the UK cabaret scene Ophelia is a creative and hilarious performer ranging from Mistress Of Ceremonies to strip-teasing puppet-master, via freakshow skills and dirty songs. Fun for all the family!
She has shaken and stirred the likes of Derren Brown, Tim Burton, the Dresden Dolls and Mika with her anatomical bar tending, MC banter and pyrotechnic burlesque. A 5-star reviewed host at the Edinburgh Fringe and performance promoter
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VENUS NOIR
Venus Noir is a stunning 6ft tall, extremely curvaceous and statuesque lady, who naturally looks like she has stepped out of the early 50's. With many years of dance performance experience behind her she exudes confidence and commands any stage, wowing her audience with her cleverly composed dance performances.
She was a winner of the London Burlesque Festival 2007, and has since been working all over the UK. Her latest credit will be introducing burlesque to Brussels’s. Her shows include traditional fan dancing, a classic mermaid show with backing dancers and a giant carousel sea horse, a French Riviera cat burglar, a giant balloon show, fire fans, and the birth of Venus from a giant shell. Her shows include a clever mix of humour, sensual classic moves, magic tricks and illusions. In her custom made costumes, props and bespoke corsetry dripping in crystals you can guarantee that Venus Noir will look a million dollars from head to toe.
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VERONIKA VALENTINE
The U.K has spoken; crowning this stunning and multi-tallented performer the Winner of the 2008 Big Burlesque Bout, it doesnt take a genious to realise that this lady is hot hot stuff. With a versatile range of fabulous shows, from the classic and corseted to the exotic and clad in latex and leather, Miss Valentine has a tastey treat to suit all tastes! With a smile to melt the coldest hearts, legs that reach heaven and moves to wake the dead, Veronika comes with a strong warning...Highly addictive viewing!
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SCARLETT FEVER
Scarlett was catapulted into the the world of burlesque in 2006 when shei appeard in the reality tv show on channel 4 'FAKING IT!' She has been trained by Miss Immodesty Blaize and the lovely Dita Von Tease. Scarlett has worked th burlesque circuit and has performed at several of the UK's premiere events The Whoopee Club, Cherry Pop Peep Show, Candy Box and Slippery Belle to name a few. Scarlett is an excellent all rounder but specialises in comedy burlesque.
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CARRIE ANN O'DELL
The UK's Dita Von Tease tribute act, Carrie Ann personifies all that is Dita performing all of Dita's classic acts; The Martini Glass, Feathe Fan Dance and The Parasol. Beautiful, elegant and spell binding!
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