Movers & Shakers - Glasgow, 1st Oct

opera_glasses1Produced by Ms. Vendetta Vain.
Attire: Uniquely You
Venue: The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, Trongate, Glasgow.
Doors: 7pm; Show: 7.30pm
Advance tickets: Free but by guest list only - email for a guest list place.

Based on the increasing demand for performance opportunities, ‘Movers & Shakers’ is an early evening, free event designed to give a platform to new, emerging talent on the burlesque and cabaret circuit. Unlike the majority of new-comer and hobbyist events, Movers and Shakers is produced by those with long standing expertise and success in the genre and the event places emphasis entirely on inclusive fun and community support….

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival - 25 Shows - August

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“…a fantastic, glittering, liberating, cheekily funny night…The sheer joy of these stars’ wicked imagination, not just in their fabulous choice of names but in their sassy performance, makes this show everything Burlesque should be.”
Irene Brown, Edinburgh Guide

Kittie is co-producing two shows back to back  (Desmorphia and Ministry of Burlesque’s High Tease) at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival - and also making appearances on stage, in High Tease.

Already tipped as the Critic’s Choice by London’s Time Out magazine both shows have already won acclaim and are selling out fast with the hottest acts now queuing up for guest spots… 5 star reviews are coming in fast and frenzied… book now as shows are selling out!

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Psychologies: Magazine Feature

pen_11Kittie is featured in the August edition of Psychologies magazine in their 16 page dossier on ‘woman who love their bodies’. Interview by Erin Kelly and images from Chiara Romagnoli.  Out in the shops now or visit the website to order:

Psychologies Magazine


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Toff & Tales - Essex, 18th July

opera_glasses1Kittie will be performing her ‘Dream Dance’ and also the notorious ‘Piccadilly Prowler’ sketch with Toff  & Tales cohort Mr Jim Devereaux for the good people of Essex…

“Castaways welcome our guests to experience a night of Burlesque Variety as the world famous Ministry of Burlesque present elements from their High Tease show featuring the wonderful Miss Kittie Klaw & Mr Jim Devereaux. The evening will commence at 7pm and will finish at 1am after a themed disco. We advise our customers that this will be an adult evening cabaret show and hence we will be implementing an over 18 policy for ticket sales.

Tickets for this night will cost £20 and include a three course meal, the High Tease Cabaret Shows and a late night disco hosted by Miss Hillary Kurt.”

Tickets can be purchased by visiting the restaurant or by calling 01268 557 493. http://www.castawaysessex.com/

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High Tease & Vegas! - Glasgow, 4th July

opera_glasses1Kittie will be appearing in her Toff & Tales double act with cohort Jim Devereaux in the forthcoming High Tease in Glasgow…

Double the decadence for fourth of July frolics in one of Scotland’s most atmospheric venues. Celebrate Independence Day with two of Scotland’s hottest shows, High Tease – an uproarious revue of razor-wit and frisky burlesque, and Vegas – Scotland’s swingin’ award-winnin’ club, who have joined forces for a fabulous evening of shimmying showgirls, captivating cabaret and titillating tunes.

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London on Film, 19th June

opera_glasses1Kittie will be appearing at the London On Film event set for 19th June where an evening of Victorian cinema is shown in the Lexi cinema as part of the Mayor’s ‘Story Of London Festival’. Kittie and double act cohort Jim Devereaux will be performing as Toff & Tales in their infamous routine ‘The Piccadilly Prowler’ alongside High Tease veteran Vicky Butterfly.

London On Film Festival will take place at the not-for-profit Lexi Cinema in Kensal Rise, NW10. This festival focuses on celebrating cinema depicting London and will take place from the 16th-21st June 2009 with each day having a specific theme. Friday 19th is our ‘When? London Through the Ages’ day which will explore London from a historical perspective.  Showing 90mins of silent BFI Archive footage with a newly-commisioned score and post screening BFI talk.

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Video: The Dream Dance

Kittie performs her ‘Dream Dance’ at the Croydon Clocktower, for Ministry of Burlesque’s High Tease, 3rd June 2009.

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Movers & Shakers - London, 5th June

opera_glasses1Ministry of Burlesque Academy presents Movers & Shakers!

Based on the increasing demand for performance opportunities, ‘Movers & Shakers’ is an early evening, free event designed to give a platform to new, emerging talent on the burlesque and cabaret circuit. Unlike the majority of new-comer and hobbyist events, Movers and Shakers is produced by those with long standing expertise and success in the genre and the event places emphasis entirely on inclusive fun and community support.

The Ministry of Burlesque were lauded as ‘The Movers and Shakers of the Burlesque World’ by the BBC and so it was only fitting that this moniker be bestowed upon those emerging and

25.05.09 Read More...
Ориенталь: Magazine Feature

pen_11“The Star of British Burlesque” Kittie lent her knowledge to Ориенталь (Oriental) magazine as they provide a history of burlesque and the story of Ministry of Burlesque to the prestigious Russian dance world.

The piece features images of Kittie in action by Tas Kyprianou and an article by Nadia Gativa.

You can visit the magazine website here.

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High Tease - Croydon, 3rd June

opera_glasses1Ministry of Burlesque presents… High Tease

The High Tease Revue Featuring scenes from Victorian Values is an uproarious medley of bawdy burlesque, musical comedy and razor wit. A celebration of the traditional Variety and Music Hall style show, delivered with 21st century sass, glamour and sophistication. High Tease takes Brit Wit in to the modern era with award-winning international performers, the daring antics of exiguouslyattired showgirls, the sultriest of sirens and the edgiest comic-cabaret masters. In celebration of the Croydon Clocktower’s own 19th century heritage, this special show also…

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