Trafford residents become living artwork at Waterside. Trafford men and women are taking part in HALFMADEUP, a unique event that’s part of the opening of the Digital Organics exhibition at Sale Waterside Art Gallery. The link between the cosmetics industry and digital manipulation is a close one with many cosmetics emulating the flawless effects achieved [...]
Kittie was delighted to be a feature writer for (and a featured person in) the new Burlesque Bible. Her article is entitled “Burlesquing the Taboo” and looks at the essence of burlesque as a provocative form – and why burlesquers should embrace the taboo. Order your copy now! Burlesque Bible: 116 page magazine full of [...]
The 1st draft is in! In February this year Kittie was commissioned by Quintet Publishing to write a book – for those persons curious about burlesque theatre. It is a fun guide covering the history, the modern genre and is crammed full of ‘how to’ guides, tips and advice. It is beautifully designed and features [...]
Last year Kittie took part in a splendid radio series called ‘My Alter Ego’. The task was to compare a historical person’s life to her own. Choosing Eliza Vestris – Britain’s first burlesque star (1817) and performer turned manageress – Kittie gives new life to Britain’s first (and almost forgotten) burlesque queen. The whole series [...]
Kittie will be talking to Katie Martin on BBC radio today about British burlesque, it’s history and the forthcoming Victorian Values show in Portsmouth on 2nd October, all at 2.30pm. Live on air and online here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/solent