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… read more….

FAQ You - A Guide for Modern Burlesquers

mob-resourcesBased on the years of answering popular questions as the Ministry of Burlesque matriarch, Kittie has compiled carefully considered retorts to those tricky and frequently asked questions of modern burlesque, new performers and the ever curious press.

FAQ such as:


  • What is Burlesque? Really?
  • Where can I find out about the history of Burlesque?
  • Where can I find out more about Burlesque today?
  • How risqué is Burlesque? Is it the same as Stripping?
  • Where can I find reputable teachers?
  • Where can I hire professional performers or production people?
  • How do I get involved in performing?
  • How do I choose a ‘burlesque name’ to perform under?
  • Someone else is using my stage-name! What should I do?
  • I have a routine, how can I get ahead?
  • How do I make a good showreel?
  • Is it acceptable to imitate well known acts? Old or new?
  • When does a performer become a ‘Professional’?
  • I need experience/exposure on stage – where can I get this?
  • I need to build my online presence. How can I do this?
  • I don’t perform so how else can I get involved in the Burlesque world?
  • How do I choose the correct corset for me?

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Britannia Panopticon Trust - Glasgow, 29th March

opera_glasses1It is with pleasure that we  announce that this this month (29th March) Kittie will be appearing in aid of the Britannia Panopticon Trust, in the guise of her infamous Red, White & Thoroughly Blue ‘Britannia’. The Britannia Panopticon is the UK’s oldest surviving Victorian Music Hall and it is fully intact! The restoration projects is a very worthy cause overseen by the Trust.

There is to be an incredible dinner and showcase at Glasgow’s gorgeous Oran Mor in aid of the Trust. As well as a raffle and a burlesque/cabaret show there is a Celebrity Music Hall Show Starring Tony Roper, Johnnie Beattie, Maureen Beattie, Derek Munn & Jimmy McWilliams. read more….

BBC Radio 4: ‘Alter Egos’ Guest

pen_11Kittie co-writes and presents for the 2nd episode of ‘My Alter Ego’ on BBC Radio 4.

‘My Alter Ego’ is a brand new five part series where leaders in a particular field, discuss what life would have been like had they been on a similar life-voyage in another era. In the second episode, Kittie talks of life as a performer/entrepreneur examining the exciting history and parallels of her heroine, Eliza Vestris - the 19th century burlesque star/manageress who broke the mould of her day. read more….

High Tease - Croydon, 26th February

opera_glasses1A celebration of the traditional variety show, delivered with 21st century sass and sophistication. With award-winning international performers, the sultriest of sirens, the daring antics of glamorous showgirls and the edgiest comic cabaret masters, High Tease is in a class of its own. read more….

Victorian Values @ The Unconvention - London, 2nd Nov

opera_glasses1Kittie will be in attendance in the University of Westminster on both days of the forthcoming Unconvention - hosted by The Fortean Times. Here, she will also unleash a new work as the concluding item on Sunday’s agenda.

The latest installment of critically acclaimed Victorian Values (a series of classical burlesques) will be ‘unveiled’ on Sunday 2nd November. Devised by Kittie, written by Lord Dashwood and performed by a stunning array of Ministry of Burlesque supremos, prepare to witness the ‘Cabinet of Death’. read more….

British Burlesque: Funny Ha-Ha or Funny Peculiar?

mob-resourcesor, Tickle My Fancy !  -  A Guide To Classical or ‘Traditional British’ Burlesque

Amidst the renaissance of the showgirl-striptease, the art of traditional (known as ‘classical’) burlesquing is in danger of becoming totally removed from it’s own genre. This article is an attempt to draw attention away (just for a moment) from the fleeting frenzy of all things frilly, unravel the misconceptions and cast a spotlight upon the magnificence of what classical burlesquing really was – and still is.

Firstly, it must be understood that there is a problem with the ‘b word’ itself. It is an adjective, a verb and a noun – a name for many faces. The meaning is diverse and it morphs according to where you are in the world, the context in which you happen across it and the angle from which you glimpse it.

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High Tease - Edinburgh, 6-9th August

opera_glasses1Kittie is set to appear for 3 nights only at the Edinburgh Festival:

Ministry of Burlesque presents the infamous, notorious and uproarious HIGH TEASE show at the Edinburgh Festival.Ministry of Burlesque are hosting Edinburgh High Tease featuring “Battle of Burlesque” heats in conjunction with Bizarre Magazine, Rhymes with Purple & The Voodoo Rooms. read more….

ITV Channel Islands - Interview

As the grand spectacle at the ultra exclusive re-launch party for the Jersey Grand Hotel, Kittie was interviewed by the lovely Brian Constantine (GMTV).

See here for the clip.

The List - ‘5 Quick Questions’ Interview

pen_11http://www.list.co.uk/article/10982-5-questions-kittie-klaw/

As High Tease descends on Edinburgh for three nights of frisky “Battle of Burlesque” cabaret, we talk to the doyenne of feline femininity that is the ever-so-charming Kittie Klaw… read more….