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 - 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).

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Media, ITV Channel Islands : July 2008

Kittie discusses what burlesque is, it’s history and modern interpretations with GMTV’s Brian Constantine. In this clip, we also see snippets of Kittie as she performs her ‘Dream Dance’ and ‘The Piccadilly Prowler’ sketch with Toff & Tales hero Jim Devereaux for the re-opening of the Jersey Grand Hotel in July 2008.

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Jersey Grand Hotel - Launch, 24th July

opera_glasses1Renaissance Lady Kittie is off to the Channel Islands this month to share her passion for Victoriana with a very special set.

Thrusday 24th July sees the re-launch of the newly restored Grand Hotel in Jersey. This beautiful 1890s Victorian hotel was once the lavish luxury retreat of the Royals and has enjoyed many parties thrown by the Queen herself. Our own “Recherche leader  of the Reanissance”  Kittie, will usher in a new era in this landmark building’s historic existence withbawdy antics. read more….

Bizarre Magazine - Major Contributor

pen_11ot off the Press! The new edition of the ever popular, weird-world and alternative culture magazine Bizarre is a ‘burlesque special’ with Kittie as a major contibutor. The special contains various inclusions from Kittie (3 pieces) and her Ministry of Burlesque people too. A history of classical British burlesque,  the Top UK Acts and a lokk at the ‘darker’ side of the American burlesque striptease. read more….

Cannes Film Festival - Festival House, 20th May

This years celebrated Cannes Film Festival will see an exciting new addition to the line up of A-list attractions and party places.  Custom Events have invited Kittie and the Ministry of Burlesque to hold court and entertain at the The M1NT Festival House where the famously ostentatious M1NT world of wealth and exuberance meets the very best of vintage entertainment to provide a private party experience for hob-knobbing film festival glitterati at this beautiful 3 acre villa in the heart of the festival. Read on for details. read more….

Tassel Time Podcast - Interview

No sooner had he hung up his top hat than the Decadent Gent returns with another Tassel Time.  This episode features an interview with the MoB Mother herself, Miss Kittie Klaw who discusses the history of Burlesque as well as a few anecdotes about her career. Featured in this episode is a sneak preview of a track  sung by Mr Jim Devereaux!

So hold onto your feather boas and enjoy the sheer decadent pleasure of Tassel Time… read more….

Fortean Times - Magazine Interview

Interviewed by Matt Salusbury last year, the current edition of Fortean Times features a fascinating article on ‘London’s Burlesque Queen’ Kittie.

Get a copy today to read up on her darker, spookie side.  Before becoming an international burlesque star, Kittie was well known for her expertise in the paranormal -  It’s totally true! Having been an official paranormal investigator for private investigations, a lab research student, a consultant to the BBC and as a graduate of the renowned Koestler Parapsychology Unit of Edinburgh University, Kittie might just surprise you a little more than usual this month. After a life time of ‘unusual experiences’, Kittie makes for a rather unusual pinup icon - one who evokes the avant-garde in both art and science. read more….

London Fashion Week - VIP Host, 11-14 February

Kittie and the very cream of her Ministry of Burlesque have been invited to host the VIP and press room for the elite and lavish Metropolitan Hotel on Old Park Lane for the forthcoming Fashion Week (11th-14th February).

The infamous Pink Drinks Party on the evening of 12th will also see Kittie and Co making a daring show of their friendships with top theatrical designers including What Katie Did, Yuki (of Yukiness Wigs) and Terry De Havilland couture shoes. read more….