Kittie is a guest on BBC4′s Rude Britannia – an exploration of Britain’s bawdy satirical past. She talks about Victorian burlesque, Lydia Thompson and the society of it’s time as well as making appearances in tribute to Lydia as the ‘Sailor boy’ and also as her own characterisation of the figure of Britannia. Kittie appears [...]
An historical overview of the development of Burlesque. This essay is an attempt to provide a brief overview of the main names and events in the history of this misunderstood craft, as it changed from Ancient Athens to modern day… I will be updating it as I uncover more information. There are so many heroes, [...]
“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 [...]
Based 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 [...]
or, 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 [...]