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

Fri 24 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

21:00 – 22:30

Sat 25 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

21:00 – 22:30

Sun 26 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

21:00 – 22:30

…and 6 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

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

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

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

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

The Black Cat Cabaret

A cabaret and burlesque show.

Cafe De Paris, London W1D

Fri 24 May

£15; £12 adv / 020 7734 7700

19:00 – 22:30

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

The Black Cat Cabaret

Dark cabaret performances, inspired by shows from the continent, with a rolling line-up of acts.

Cafe De Paris, London W1D

Sat 1 Jun

£15; £12 adv / 020 7734 7700

19:00 – 22:30

Sat 8 Jun

£15; £12 adv / 020 7734 7700

19:00 – 22:30

Sat 15 Jun

£15; £12 adv / 020 7734 7700

19:00 – 22:30

…and 6 more dates until 27 Jul

Blackest Noir

A comic burlesque thriller.

Volupte, London EC4A

Fri 31 May

£67 inc meal / 020 7831 1677

19:00
22:00

Blitz

A 1940s-themed cabaret and burlesque show.

Proud Brighton Ballroom

Fri 7 Jun

£10; £5 before 10.30pm; £34 inc meal / 01273 605879

20:30 – 02:00

Fri 5 Jul

£10; £5 before 10.30pm; £34 inc meal / 01273 605879

20:30 – 02:00

Burlesque

A cabaret and burlesque evening.

Grand Theatre, Swansea

Sat 15 Jun

£12 / 01792 475715

20:00

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

19:30 – 23:00

Pelhams Hall, Bournemouth

Fri 30 Aug

£8 / 01202 887247

19:30 – 23:00

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The Royal British Legion, Bournemouth

Burlesque Beginners (Leith)

Think Dita von Teese, Gypsy Rose Lee and Bettie Page - slip on your seamed stockings and opera gloves as you are led through the glamorous world of retro burlesque-striptease. Teaching technique and incorporating it into dance routines, this class is guaranteed to make you feel confident and sassy! Age 18+ For…

Dance Base, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

19:30 – 20:30

Tue 4 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

19:30 – 20:30

Tue 11 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 225 5525

19:30 – 20:30

…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

Thomas Morton Hall, Edinburgh

Tue 28 May

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185

19:30 – 20:30

Tue 4 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185

19:30 – 20:30

Tue 11 Jun

£68 for the full course (£54.50) / 0131 529 6185

19:30 – 20:30

…and 2 more dates until 25 Jun

The Burlesque Fever Show

A burlesque show.

The Forum, Tunbridge Wells

Fri 28 Jun

£8.50 adv / 01892 530411

20:00

Burlesque Improvers 1

Burlesque Improvers is designed for those already initiated in the world of old-fashioned burlesque and concentrates on the ‘3 Cs’ of burlesque – concept, character and choreography – as well as advanced peeling, posing and teasing techniques! This class will challenge the individual performer as well as offer fun-filled…