Burlesque

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La Clique

The outrageous, unforgettable, legendary La Clique returns to Brighton with an array of dangerously charismatic characters. A magical show like no other, La Clique was born in 2003 and went on to scoop a host of awards, including an Olivier, before playing to sell-out houses world-wide. Funny, sexy and dangerous, La…

The Spiegeltent, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Tue 28 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 5 more dates until 2 Jun

The Church of High Kicks

New daytime gay/mixed club session hosted over by the delectable Jon Pleased Wimmin and a mix of house, pop, disco, new wave a trash tracks. Plus shows from The Fabulous Kickettes, a weekly talent show (with a £50 prize) and a 'retro' buffet.

CC Blooms, Edinburgh

Sun 26 May

Free / 0131 556 9331

  • 18:00 – 23:00

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 0131 556 9331

  • 18:00 – 23:00

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 0131 556 9331

  • 18:00 – 23:00

Confusion is Sex

Twisted and freaky mix of burlesque, glam techno, electro, indie punk and rock'n'roll where 'the weird is normal'.

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh

Fri 7 Jun

£4 before midnight; £6 after; £4 in costume / 0131 558 8844

'Summer of 69' theme.

  • 23:00 – 03:00

It's A Party

DJ Dave DiskoJuice spins retro pop and funky house, plus live burlesque performances.

The Peacock Cafe, London SW11

Sat 25 May

Free / 0207 228 3130

  • 20:00 – 02:30

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0207 228 3130

  • 20:00 – 02:30

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0207 228 3130

  • 20:00 – 02:30
…and 7 more dates until 27 Jul

Festivals Club

The Festivals Club will open its doors to the Brighton Festival and Fringe artists, crews and VIPs as an apres-show green room for all the back-door Johnnies, front-door Sallys, the famous and infamous. A club of distinction for ladies and gentlemen, The Festivals Club will have guest cabaret and music stars late into the…

The Spiegeltent, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£5 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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Burlesque and Cabaret Varietease

Dress to impress for this evening of burlesque and cabaret hosted by Miss Annie and Sensu'Elle. Featuring performances from the Swinging Belles and more.

The Barrington Theatre, Ferndown

Fri 5 Jul

£10 / 01202 887247

  • 19:30

Minster Hall, Wimborne Minster

Fri 1 Nov

£10 / 01202 887247

Pelhams Hall, Bournemouth

Fri 30 Aug

£8 / 01202 887247

  • 19:30 – 23:00

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The Burlesque Show

Top UK artistes present burlesque routines, magic and comedy.

Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield

Sat 29 Jun

£21 (£19.50) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Festival of the Erotic Arts

After a successful first outing last year, this festival specialising in all things naughty and arty returns for a second week of big-time sensuality in the form of performance, visual arts and crafts, film and more.

Edinburgh: various venues

Mon 10 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0844 487 7102

Tue 11 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0844 487 7102

Wed 12 Jun

Times & prices vary / 0844 487 7102

…and 4 more dates until 16 Jun

Oh What A Lovely Recession

DJ David Diskojuice and DJ Tubby spin hits from the 1970s and 1980s and funky house, plus burlesque performances.

The Peacock Cafe, London SW11

Fri 24 May

Free / 0207 228 3130

  • 20:00 – 02:30

Fri 31 May

Free / 0207 228 3130

  • 20:00 – 02:30

Fri 7 Jun

Free / 0207 228 3130

  • 20:00 – 02:30
…and 7 more dates until 26 Jul

Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School

Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models.

Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Wed 26 Jun

£7 (£5) / 0141 552 4267

  • 15:00 – 17:00

Sun 14 Jul

£7 (£5) / 0141 552 4267

  • 15:00 – 17:00

Sun 11 Aug

£7; £5 / 0141 552 4267

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Miss Nightingale - The Burlesque Musical

  • Directed by: Peter Rowe
  • Written by: Matthew Bugg (music)

Set in the 1940s as a young Yorkshire singer Maggie Brown moves to London in search of fame. She auditions at every cabaret bar, with her songwriter George, but nobody wants their act. Everything changes when Maggie and George are picked up by the wealthy nightclub owner Sir Frank. Soon the shocking 'Miss Nightingale…

Connaught Theatre & Ritz, Worthing

Thu 6 Jun

£18.50–£22 (Children £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21) / 01903 206206

  • 19:30

Fri 7 Jun

£18.50–£22 (Children £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21) / 01903 206206

  • 19:30

Sat 8 Jun

£18.50–£22 (Children £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21) / 01903 206206

  • 14:00
  • 19:30

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Mon 24 Jun

£11–£26 (£13–£24) / 01242 572573

  • 19:45

Tue 25 Jun

£11–£26 (£13–£24) / 01242 572573

  • 19:45

Wed 26 Jun

£11–£26 (£13–£24) / 01242 572573

  • 19:45
…and 3 more dates until 29 Jun

Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2H

Tue 2 Jul

Main House

£25 / 0844 873 3433

  • 19:00

Wed 3 Jul

Main House

£25 / 0844 873 3433

  • 19:00

Thu 4 Jul

Main House

£25 / 0844 873 3433

  • 19:00
…and 3 more dates until 7 Jul

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The Black Rapids, Danny & The Swamp Men

Alt country and rockabilly by the band from Shropshire.

Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton

Sun 26 May

£8 / 01902 572090

  • 19:30 – 02:00

Club Noir: The Blitz

Club Noir presents a VE Day celebration of World War II burlesque and cabaret with music from the 1940s and themed burlesque shows from Vanity Kills, Emma Lee and more. Also watch out for Mince Fratelli accompanying a musical tribute to George Formby.

O2 Academy, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

£15.50 / 0844 477 2000

Embraced Burlesque

Vintage cabaret and burlesque show where the audience are encouraged to dress appropriately glam.

Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton

Sat 1 Jun

£10 (£8) / 01902 572090

  • 20:30
  • 20:30 – 00:00

Sat 6 Jul

£10 (£8) / 01902 572090

  • 20:30 – 00:00

Sat 3 Aug

£10 (£8) / 01902 572090

  • 20:30 – 00:00
…and 4 more dates until 7 Dec

An Evening of Burlesque

Fresh from 2012's first UK burlesque tour and featuring West End scene stalwarts such as Amber Topaz, the Folly Mixtures, Miss Oo La Lou, Bettsie Bon Bon, AJ James and Kalki Hula Girl.

Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Sat 26 Oct

£22.50 / 0844 854 2776

  • 20:00

Churchill Theatre, Bromley

Sat 5 Oct

£24.50 / 0870 060 6620

Grand Opera House, York

Sat 30 Nov

£25 / 0844 871 3024

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The Kit Cat Club

1920s themed burlesque night featuring Miss Betsey Rose, Jolie Papillon, Sophia St. Villier and Mat Ricardo.

Proud Cabaret, London EC3R

Sat 25 May

Phone for prices / 020 7482 3867

  • 19:30

Sat 1 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 7482 3867

  • 19:30

Sat 8 Jun

Phone for prices / 020 7482 3867

  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 29 Jun

Soho Burlesque Club: Between The Sheets

Fresh, new burlesque performances.

The Hippodrome Casino, London WC2H

Wed 29 May

£5–£30 / 0844 248 5144

  • 20:30

Torture Garden

The world's leading body art, fetish and twisted burlesque club makes another trip up north with a hard house, electro, dubstep, rock'n'roll and mash-up playlist.

The Caves, Edinburgh

Sat 15 Jun

£18 / 0131 557 8989

  • 21:00 – 03:00

Velvet Tongue

Erotic writing and cabaret performances, in which writers can showcase their art. Hosted by poet Ernesto Sarezale.

Bar Kick, London E1

Mon 3 Jun

£5 (£3) / 020 7739 8700

  • 19:00 – 23:00

Afternoon Tease!

Afternoon tea and a burlesque performance.

Volupte, London EC4A

Sat 1 Jun

£49 inc tea / 020 7831 1677

  • 15:00

Sat 6 Jul

£49 inc tea / 020 7831 1677

  • 15:00
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The Black Cat Cabaret

A cabaret and burlesque show.

Cafe De Paris, London W1D

Fri 31 May

£15; £12 adv / 020 7734 7700

  • 19:00 – 22:30