Any suggestions for a good burlesque night?

Don’t know of any comprehensive listings for burlesque but if babybat wants to learn the basics of burlesque, or how to remove a glove or twirl a nipple tassle then the Workshop festival opens very shortly with short courses. There is also a evening of burlesque films with live performances.

http://www.workshopfestival.co.uk/

Tikki

Posted over 3 years ago by whenthiswasfields

A number of clubs in London should satisfy the needs of a prospective burlesque fan. Some are about dressing up and having a good dance; some are about unusual cabaret performances; still others provide a good meal as well as a show. Eras from the 20s to the 50s are evoked across the various organisations represented in this list:

http://www.themoderntimesclub.co.uk

http://www.ladyluckclub.co.uk/

http://www.thewhoopeeclub.com/

http://www.theflashmonkey.biz/

http://www.theredrat.com

http://www.lostvagueness.com

http://www.clubmontepulciano.com/

http://www.a1people.com/cathouse.html

http://www.virginiacreepersclub.co.uk/

http://www.burlesquetheshow.com/

http://www.laundrettas.com/

http://www.mediumrare.tv/

http://www.timefortea.net/

http://www.hillbillyhop.com/

http://www.duckie.co.uk

http://www.shunt.co.uk

Edwardian

Posted over 3 years ago by whenthiswasfields

for modern burlesque and much more, I can heartily recommend the new strain of variety perpetrated by the lovely Medium Rare crew, who do events all over London – check http://www.mediumrare.tv for details

ils (not just a splenetic potty-mouth, oh no…)

Posted over 3 years ago by whenthiswasfields

There’s a new burlesquey night on every month at The Sound Theatre in Leicester Square. The link is: http://www.outofvaudeville.co.uk

Natt

Posted over 3 years ago by whenthiswasfields

I went to a fab little burlesque night in a working men’s club in Bethnal Green the other Friday night (sorry, can’t remember the name or the address). It only cost a fiver to get in and most of the audience dress up in their glitziest costumes. The acts are a bit hit and miss but when they’re good, they’re great, and there are several disco intervals so the punters can have a dance. I think it’s the little sister of the Whoopee Club.

Whoopee Cushion

Posted over 3 years ago by whenthiswasfields

The Volupte Lounge in Holborn (www.volupte-lounge.com) is pretty good, with a variety of acts and a changing line-up – took my boyfriend there for his birthday. He definitely appreciated the gesture.

Posted over 3 years ago by uragod2me

The best by far is at what used to be Raymond’s Revue bar and then turned into ‘Too2Much’ but is now called something else – it’s in Soho and is a gay/mixed venue that rocks. They have a good night on the last Thu of every month.

Posted over 3 years ago by Dougie

All good suggestions. Also check out www.myspace.com/velvetlondon they are linked up to 2100 mainly performers and events organisiers and or the Cabaret and Burlesque group on facebook.

Posted over 2 years ago by fussmaking

Hiya,

We’re holding a burlesque, comedy, magic and music night at the Wam Bam Club at Raymond’s Revue Bar this Sunday (March 30th @ 7pm). It’s also Time Out Critic’s Choice.

In fact it’s also a cheeky tribute to Raymond himself.

More details at http://www.wambamclub.com.

-Mike

burlesque comedy magic music

Posted about 1 year ago by mikemindel

How about this Place Peacock bar – rated Top London Cabaret club, Top London Burlesque Club as well as Top Clapham Club.

Here is the blurb from the Whats On page of their website www.the-peacock-bar.co.uk

• Gracie, Jay Wheddon and Diskojuice Sat 8pm-2.30am*

• Free entry all night Fridays and Saturdays **

• Complimentary bottle of champagne for reserved areas Saturday *

Highlights this week

On Friday 3rd July we have Oh What A Wonderful Recession (8pm-2.30am) with super sexy cabaret star and singer “Michael Campari” hirself early followed after 10.30pm by DJ Paul Knight playing indie tinged 80s/90s/00s with a bit of rock too till carriages at 2.30am.

Michael Campari starts the evening off as “Old Blue Eye” himself oozing charm & sophistication but after the break comes back as” Michael Hadley” with his brilliant take on New Romantic classics from Spandau Ballet, ABC and Duran Duran. Complete with make up, lounge lizard suit oh and just oozing charm everywhere he goes. But don’t get too close as he’s not happy without a microphone in one hand and … a girl in the other!

After the shows from 10.30ish its disco and dancing as DJ Paul Knight of Living fame takes the controls spinning indie tinged 80s, 90s and 00s classics with a bit of rock too until carriages at 2.30am. All aided by tacky original 70s/ 80s visuals and rubbish cheapo lighting for that real School Disco feel.

Oh and don’t forget to claim our recession busting complimentary round of tequila & sambucca shots for all reserved area bookings every Friday

Entry Complimentary all night – book your guestlist or reserved area online from our Bookings Page. But do come early as every Friday and Saturday we have a cabaret or burlesque performers with the show commencing at 9pm on the dot and our prima donnas don’t like to be kept waiting! DJs and dancing after from 10.30pm ish till carriages at 2.30am .

On Saturday 4th July we have an All Star line up at It’s A Party (8pm-2.30am) with super sexy burlesque star “Gracie” of Volupte / Lost Vagueness fame and Omid Dajili star “Jay Wheddon” . Followed after 10.30pm by Eastenders celebrity DJ, Dave DiskoJuice playing Ibiza tinged 80s/90s/00s till beach buggies at 2.30am.

Never been to a cabaret show before? Worried its not your thing? Don’t be you can always enjoy the great bar vibe and Djs after although we find almost everyone is bowled over by the shows! anyway plus we only ever put volunteers on the stage promise!!!

Gracie’s managed to get a few nights off from Volupte and after a brilliant performance at Glasto has finally mananged to fit us in. Her comic singing performances include a Marlene Deitrich, Madonna and errrr….... Susan Boyle. Whilst not singing Gracie likes to entertain the crowd by telling lewd jokes and errr undressing. However she does get all lonesome on the big stage all by herself poor little dear. Wonderful stuff.

Jay Wheddon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively starting off the show as “Fraulein-N-Furter” from the “Frocky Horror Show” and then after the break returning as “Jackie Blues” (err that’s Jake’s sister apparently) from The “Blues Sisters”. Only thing though is that Jay’s actually 6ft 4in and built like a heavyweight boxer … oooh well never mind

After the shows from 10.30ish its disco and dancing with our very own Eastenders celebrity DJ Dave DiskoJuice spinning Ibiza tinged 80s, 90s, 00s with a bit of funky house thrown in too until beach buggies at 2.30am.

Oh and a big thank you to Mercier for sponsering this weeks shows with a complimentary bottle of champagne for each reserved area (over 10 people that is)

Entry Complimentary all night (guestlist for guaranteed entry) – book your guestlist or reserved area online from our Bookings Page. But do come early as the shows commence at 9pm on the dot and our prima donnas don’t like to be kept waiting! DJs and dancing after from 10.30pm ish till carriages at 2.30am

EVERY FRIDAY -"Oh What a Lovely Recession" 8pm-2.30am (Open from 5pm, 2 for 1 cocktails till 8pm)

On Fridays from 8pm-2am we bring you “Oh What A Lovely Recession” a club night with a twist combining burlesque shows early with retro indie tinged 80/90s/00s Djs after to create a truly memorable night .

Never been to a cabaret show before? Worried its not your thing? Don’t be you can still enjoy the great bar vibe and Djs after (although we find almost everyone is bowled over by the shows! anyway) and we only ever put volunteers on the stage promise!!!

We begin the performances from 9pm with a great burlesque & cabaret shows – anything from Sinatra to Tranny’s (see the list of performers below) – and we always include a lot of audience participation!.

After the shows from 10.30ish its indie tinged disco and dancing with DJ Paul Knight of Living & School Disco fame spinning indie tinged 80s, 90s, 00s tunes with a bit of rock thrown in too until carriages at 2.30am. All aided by tacky original 70s/ 80s visuals and rubbish cheapo lighting for that real School Disco feel.

Entry Complimentary all night (guestlist for guaranteed entry) – book your guestlist or reserved area online from our Bookings Page. But do come early as the shows commence at 9pm on the dot and our prima donnas don’t like to be kept waiting! DJs and dancing after from 10.30pm ish till carriages at 2.30am

Oh and don’t forget to laim your free tequila & sambucca shots for reserved areas every Friday

SATURDAYS -“It’s a Party” 8pm-2.30am (Open from 5pm, 2 for 1 cocktails till 8pm)

On Saturdays from 8pm-2am we bring you “It’s a Party” a club night with a twist combining burlesque shows early with retro 80/90s/00s Djs after to create a truly memorable night .

We begin the performances from 9pm with two great burlesque & cabaret shows – anything from Sinatra to Tranny’s (see the list of performers below) – and we always include a lot of audience participation!. If you have not been to a burlesque or cabaret club before and are worried its not going to be your thing don’t fret you can still enjoy the great bar vibe during the shows and the Djs after (although we find almost everyone is bowled over by the shows anyway) and we only ever take volunteers from the audience!

After the shows from 10.30ish its disco and dancing with our very own Eastenders celebrity DJ Dave DiskoJuice spinning 80s, 90s, 00s tunes with a bit of funky house thrown in too until carriages at 2.30am. All aided by tacky original 70s/ 80s visuals and rubbish cheapo lighting.

Oh and just so you know Dave DiskoJuice has taken to giving lucky customers signed copies of Hello magazine but if you want to make requests you now have to go through his agent 14 days in advance (very helpful Dave) . That’s of course when’s he’ s not boring you with stories of all the celebrities he now knows!

Entry Complimentary all night (guestlist for guaranteed entry) – book your guestlist or reserved area online from our Bookings Page. But do come early as the shows commence at 9pm on the dot and our prima donnas don’t like to be kept waiting! DJs and dancing after from 10.30pm ish till carriages at 2.30am

Performers coming up

3rd July

Michael Campari starts the evening off  as "Old Blue Eye" himself oozing charm & sophistication but after the break comes back as" Michael Hadley" with his brilliant  take on New Romantic classics from  Spandau Ballet, ABC  and Duran Duran.  Complete with make up,  lounge lizard suit oh and just oozing charm everywhere he goes.  But don't  get too close as he's not happy  without a microphone in one hand and ... a girl in the other!

4th July

Kiki Kaboom (2009 Best Newcomer at The London Burlesque Festival) varied peformances includes a classic, elegant striptease while she sings “I Just Want to Make Love To You” to her award winning “Chaverella” character dressed in appropriate bling and bad taste. Whilst not singing she is just as likely to be challenging her audience to a fight for “dissing” her or trying to nick your mobile phone (“finders keepers aint it”) Wonderful stuff.

Jay Weldon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively starting off the show as “Fraulein-N-Furter” from the “Frocky Horror Show” and then after the break returning as “Jackie Blues” (err that’s Jake’s sister apparently) from The “Blues Sisters”. Only thing though is that Jay’s actually 6ft 4in and built like a heavyweight boxer … oooh well never mind

10th July

“Miss Kitty” performing her new character “Marilyn Minelli” exclusively at the Peacock. Our little Blonde Bombshell starts off all Marilyn Monroe like performing songs like ” I want to be Loved By You” and “Happy Birthday Mr President” but after the break returns as Lisa Minelli and starts singing hits from Cabaret. On Wow!

11th July

Andy Winehouse complete with JD & coke, tattoos, bee hive haircut and err hairy chest. When shes not banging out the hits she’s regaling the crowd with a running commentary on her life and eeer you guessed it …....her ex husband. But that won’t stop her from trying to chat up your boyfriend or falling off the stage for that matter! Hilarious and great songs too.

Madeleine De La Crème one of burlesque's hottest new talents  unveils  two wonderful sketches exclusively at The Peacock. Starting off as an embattled & unappreciated secretary what else can our Melanie Griffith character  do apart from burst into song & shed her clothes?  After the break Madeline comes back all Diva like as "Madeline  Loren" (that's Sophie's younger sister) and once more bursts into song ... although I don't seem to recall Sophie wearing clothes quite like that last time I watched Roman Holiday!  Great songs and floor show from burlesque's hottest new performer

17th July

Jay Weldon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively  starting off the show as "Fraulein-N-Furter"   from the "Frocky Horror Show" and then after the break returning  as "Jackie Blues" (err that's Jake's sister apparently) from The "Blues Sisters".  Only thing though is that Jay's actually  6ft 4in and built  like a heavyweight boxer ... oooh well never mind

18th July

"Lady Adora", our sultry burlesque dancer & singer   returns  but watch out  she's leant a few things from performing at Torture Garden and she is looking for male volunteers to submit to her will and she will not take no for an answer.  As well as great songs from the 50s and 60s Lady  Adora has a scintillating floor show and burlesque costumes to boot.  Has to be seen to be believed!

Michael Campari starts the evening off as “Old Blue Eye” himself oozing charm & sophistication but after the break comes back as Michael H adley with his brilliant take on New Romantic classics from Spandau Ballet, ABC and Duran Duran. Complete with make up, lounge lizard suit oh and just oozing charm everywhere he goes. But don’t get too close as he’s not happy without a microphone in one hand and … a girl in the other!

24th July

"Lady Adora", our sultry burlesque dancer & singer   returns  but watch out  she's leant a few things from performing at Torture Garden and she is looking for male volunteers to submit to her will and she will not take no for an answer.  As well as great songs from the 50s and 60s Lady  Adora has a scintillating floor show and burlesque costumes to boot.  Has to be seen to be believed!

25th July

Marilyn Minelli Our own little Blonde Bombshell starts off all Marilyn Monroe like performing songs like ” I want to be Loved By You” and “Happy Birthday Mr President” but after the break returns as Lisa Minelli and starts singing hits from Cabaret. On Wow!

Jay Weldon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively starting off the show as “Fraulein-N-Furter” from the “Frocky Horror Show” and then after the break returning as “Jackie Blues” (err that’s Jake’s sister apparently) from The “Blues Sisters”. Only thing though is that Jay’s actually 6ft 4in and built like a heavyweight boxer … oooh well never mind

31st July

“Lady Adora”, our sultry burlesque dancer & singer returns but watch out she’s leant a few things from performing at Torture Garden and she is looking for male volunteers to submit to her will and she will not take no for an answer. As well as great songs from the 50s and 60s Lady Adora has a scintillating floor show and burlesque costumes to boot. Has to be seen to be believed!

1st August

Kiki Kaboom (2009 Best Newcomer at The London Burlesque Festival) varied peformances includes a classic, elegant striptease while she sings “I Just Want to Make Love To You” to her award winning “Chaverella” character dressed in appropriate bling and bad taste. Whilst not singing she is just as likely to be challenging her audience to a fight for “dissing” her or trying to nick your mobile phone (“finders keepers aint it”) Wonderful stuff.

Jay Weldon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively starting off the show as “Fraulein-N-Furter” from the “Frocky Horror Show” and then after the break returning as “Jackie Blues” (err that’s Jake’s sister apparently) from The “Blues Sisters”. Only thing though is that Jay’s actually 6ft 4in and built like a heavyweight boxer … oooh well never mind

7th August

Michael Campari starts the evening off  as "Old Blue Eye" himself oozing charm & sophistication but after the break comes back as" Michael Hadley" with his brilliant  take on New Romantic classics from  Spandau Ballet, ABC  and Duran Duran.  Complete with make up,  lounge lizard suit oh and just oozing charm everywhere he goes.  But don't  get too close as he's not happy  without a microphone in one hand and ... a girl in the other!

8th August

Andy Winehouse complete with JD & coke, tattoos, bee hive haircut and err hairy chest. When shes not banging out the hits she’s regaling the crowd with a running commentary on her life and eeer you guessed it …....her ex husband. But that won’t stop her from trying to chat up your boyfriend or falling off the stage for that matter! Hilarious and great songs too.

Madeleine De La Crème one of burlesque's hottest new talents  unveils  two wonderful sketches exclusively at The Peacock. Starting off as an embattled & unappreciated secretary what else can our Melanie Griffith character  do apart from burst into song & shed her clothes?  After the break Madeline comes back all Diva like as "Madeline  Loren" (that's Sophie's younger sister) and once more bursts into song ... although I don't seem to recall Sophie wearing clothes quite like that last time I watched Roman Holiday!  Great songs and floor show from burlesque's hottest new performer

14th  August

“Miss Kitty” performing her new character “Marilyn Minelli” exclusively at the Peacock. Our little Blonde Bombshell starts off all Marilyn Monroe like performing songs like ” I want to be Loved By You” and “Happy Birthday Mr President” but after the break returns as Lisa Minelli and starts singing hits from Cabaret. On Wow!

15th August

"Lady Adora", our sultry burlesque dancer & singer   returns  but watch out  she's leant a few things from performing at Torture Garden and she is looking for male volunteers to submit to her will and she will not take no for an answer.  As well as great songs from the 50s and 60s Lady  Adora has a scintillating floor show and burlesque costumes to boot.  Has to be seen to be believed!

Michael Campari starts the evening off as “Old Blue Eye” himself oozing charm & sophistication but after the break comes back as Michael H adley with his brilliant take on New Romantic classics from Spandau Ballet, ABC and Duran Duran. Complete with make up, lounge lizard suit oh and just oozing charm everywhere he goes. But don’t get too close as he’s not happy without a microphone in one hand and … a girl in the other!

21st August

Jay Weldon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively  starting off the show as "Fraulein-N-Furter"   from the "Frocky Horror Show" and then after the break returning  as "Jackie Blues" (err that's Jake's sister apparently) from The "Blues Sisters".  Only thing though is that Jay's actually  6ft 4in and built  like a heavyweight boxer ... oooh well never mind

22nd August

Marilyn Minelli Our own little Blonde Bombshell starts off all Marilyn Monroe like performing songs like ” I want to be Loved By You” and “Happy Birthday Mr President” but after the break returns as Lisa Minelli and starts singing hits from Cabaret. On Wow! AND each night there is a (second) special guest performer. Watch this space for more details

Jay Weldon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively starting off the show as “Fraulein-N-Furter” from the “Frocky Horror Show” and then after the break returning as “Jackie Blues” (err that’s Jake’s sister apparently) from The “Blues Sisters”. Only thing though is that Jay’s actually 6ft 4in and built like a heavyweight boxer … oooh well never mind

28th August

"Lady Adora", our sultry burlesque dancer & singer   returns  but watch out  she's leant a few things from performing at Torture Garden and she is looking for male volunteers to submit to her will and she will not take no for an answer.  As well as great songs from the 50s and 60s Lady  Adora has a scintillating floor show and burlesque costumes to boot.  Has to be seen to be believed!

29th August

Marilyn Minelli Our own little Blonde Bombshell starts off all Marilyn Monroe like performing songs like ” I want to be Loved By You” and “Happy Birthday Mr President” but after the break returns as Lisa Minelli and starts singing hits from Cabaret. On Wow!

Michael Campari starts the evening off as “Old Blue Eye” himself oozing charm & sophistication but after the break comes back as Michael H adley with his brilliant take on New Romantic classics from Spandau Ballet, ABC and Duran Duran. Complete with make up, lounge lizard suit oh and just oozing charm everywhere he goes. But don’t get too close as he’s not happy without a microphone in one hand and … a girl in the other!

4th September

“Lady Adora”, our sultry burlesque dancer & singer returns but watch out she’s leant a few things from performing at Torture Garden and she is looking for male volunteers to submit to her will and she will not take no for an answer. As well as great songs from the 50s and 60s Lady Adora has a scintillating floor show and burlesque costumes to boot. Has to be seen to be believed!

5th September

Kiki Kaboom (2009 Best Newcomer at The London Burlesque Festival) varied peformances includes a classic, elegant striptease while she sings “I Just Want to Make Love To You” to her award winning “Chaverella” character dressed in appropriate bling and bad taste. Whilst not singing she is just as likely to be challenging her audience to a fight for “dissing” her or trying to nick your mobile phone (“finders keepers aint it”) Wonderful stuff.

Jay Wheddon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively starting off the show as “Fraulein-N-Furter” from the “Frocky Horror Show” and then after the break returning as “Jackie Blues” (err that’s Jake’s sister apparently) from The “Blues Sisters”. Only thing though is that Jay’s actually 6ft 4in and built like a heavyweight boxer … oooh well never mind

11th September

Michael Campari starts the evening off  as "Old Blue Eye" himself oozing charm & sophistication but after the break comes back as" Michael Hadley" with his brilliant  take on New Romantic classics from  Spandau Ballet, ABC  and Duran Duran.  Complete with make up,  lounge lizard suit oh and just oozing charm everywhere he goes.  But don't  get too close as he's not happy  without a microphone in one hand and ... a girl in the other!

12th September

Andy Winehouse complete with JD & coke, tattoos, bee hive haircut and err hairy chest. When shes not banging out the hits she’s regaling the crowd with a running commentary on her life and eeer you guessed it …....her ex husband. But that won’t stop her from trying to chat up your boyfriend or falling off the stage for that matter! Hilarious and great songs too.

Madeleine De La Crème one of burlesque's hottest new talents  unveils  two wonderful sketches exclusively at The Peacock. Starting off as an embattled & unappreciated secretary what else can our Melanie Griffith character  do apart from burst into song & shed her clothes?  After the break Madeline comes back all Diva like as "Madeline  Loren" (that's Sophie's younger sister) and once more bursts into song ... although I don't seem to recall Sophie wearing clothes quite like that last time I watched Roman Holiday!  Great songs and floor show from burlesque's hottest new performer

18th September

“Miss Kitty” performing her new character “Marilyn Minelli” exclusively at the Peacock. Our little Blonde Bombshell starts off all Marilyn Monroe like performing songs like ” I want to be Loved By You” and “Happy Birthday Mr President” but after the break returns as Lisa Minelli and starts singing hits from Cabaret. On Wow!

19th September

"Lady Adora", our sultry burlesque dancer & singer   returns  but watch out  she's leant a few things from performing at Torture Garden and she is looking for male volunteers to submit to her will and she will not take no for an answer.  As well as great songs from the 50s and 60s Lady  Adora has a scintillating floor show and burlesque costumes to boot.  Has to be seen to be believed!

Michael Campari starts the evening off as “Old Blue Eye” himself oozing charm & sophistication but after the break comes back as Michael H adley with his brilliant take on New Romantic classics from Spandau Ballet, ABC and Duran Duran. Complete with make up, lounge lizard suit oh and just oozing charm everywhere he goes. But don’t get too close as he’s not happy without a microphone in one hand and … a girl in the other!

25th September

Jay Wheddon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively starting off the show as “Fraulein-N-Furter” from the “Frocky Horror Show” and then after the break returning as “Jackie Blues” (err that’s Jake’s sister apparently) from The “Blues Sisters”. Only thing though is that Jay’s actually 6ft 4in and built like a heavyweight boxer … oooh well never mind

26th September

Marilyn Minelli Our own little Blonde Bombshell starts off all Marilyn Monroe like performing songs like ” I want to be Loved By You” and “Happy Birthday Mr President” but after the break returns as Lisa Minelli and starts singing hits from Cabaret. On Wow! AND each night there is a (second) special guest performer. Watch this space for more details

Jay Wheddon fresh off the Omid Dajili show brings you two new completely over the top singing characters exclusively starting off the show as “Fraulein-N-Furter” from the “Frocky Horror Show” and then after the break returning as “Jackie Blues” (err that’s Jake’s sister apparently) from The “Blues Sisters”. Only thing though is that Jay’s actually 6ft 4in and built like a heavyweight boxer … oooh well never mind

burlesque cabaret london nightclub

Posted 8 months ago by BurlesqueFan

There is a new night in London www.yesyesyesclub.com They do burlesque but also try to incorporate dance, music and circus acts in to the show too. I went to the last 2 shows and it was lovely to see acts that aren’t doing the tired rounds of all the other clubs. Lots of great new acts. I didn’t like all of the acts but most were very good indeed. Lots of lovely costumes too. I would love to perform with them in the future.

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Posted about 1 month ago by watergirl