Delicious – Derby, 31st July
“The UK’s Greatest Burlesque Experience”
31st July 2010 sees the launch of the UK’s ‘Greatest Burlesque Experience’ – ‘Delicious’. With an expected attendance of over 1,000 guests it is likely to be one of the UK’s biggest and most unique events of its kind this year. Kittie will be performing her Lola Montez and Britannia burlesques as well as hosting a free workshop for guests.
‘Delicious’ seeks to recreate the golden age of Burlesque, the glamour, the sequins, tassels and fan s, the “ooohs” and the “aahhs”! From Gypsy Rose Lee and pin-up Bettie Page, to the modern day burlesque queens Immodesty Blaize and Dita Von Teese, this beautiful and intriguing art-form has entertained and thrilled audiences for hundreds of years, inspiring timeless looks, styles and fashions. The highlight of ‘Delicious’ will be a glittering stage-show adorned with luminaries of the International Burlesque and Cabare t Scene, presented by Rosie Lugosi ‘The Vampire Queen’. Topping the bill is Amsterdam’s aerial specialist Natsumi Scarlett, a circus trained performer and ballerina synonymous with fast-paced highly theatrical routines. Exclusively for ‘Delicious’ she will premiere a stunning new routine culminating in a breathtaking aerial display on silk ribbons. Other highlights include Ministry of Burlesque founder Kittie Klaw, a unique and sought after specialist of ‘British Burlesque’; London’s Roxy Velvet, perched high above the stage in an 11ft birdcage with pyrotechnics and New Zealand songbird Lili La Scala with burlesque performances featuring live operatic vocals.
In addition to an array of international stars, ‘Delicious’ has been scouring the UK for the best up-and-coming talent, and presents the ‘Delicious’ Newcomers Competitio n. This features eight fantastic performers, hand-picked from a series of regional auditions, who will battle it out to win some amazing prizes and a slot in the main show!
To complete the bill there is a full programme of supporting features enabling guests to spen d a whole day immersed in glamour and beauty. Why not ‘shop till you drop’ in the UK’s biggest ever burlesque and vintage market? Launch your own burlesque career with Ministry of Burlesque’s exclusive Interactive Workshop, take expert tuition from Beatrix Von Bourbon, or maybe just take a few hours to relax with friends being entertained by some great live bands and DJs throughout.
The Derby LIVE Assembly Rooms is one of the Midlands’ premier concert and entertainment venues. There is something for everyone at ‘Delicious’, whether you’re an experienced performer, a lifelong fan, or just plain curious, so prepare yourself for a roller-coaster ride through the rich tapestry of performance art that is Burlesque… ‘Delicious’ just doesn’t begin to describe what’s in store!
The event is open to the public from 2pm – Newcomers Competition starts at 7pm & Main show at 9pm
Tickets : £20 (Unreserved balcony/stalls seating) and corporate block booking discounts are available – for more details please go to www.delicious-burlesque.com
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