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31st July 2009 Dita returns to L.A & Paris
For the first time in two year, Dita Von Teese, returned to the Avalon in L. A. The debut of her new show “Be Cointreauversial” was a sell out at only $30 a ticket. Revealing the debut of her amazing Opium den and Le Bain Noir acts. Such performances were alongside her signature martini glass act and a remake of a Mae West Tune “ A guy what takes his time” that concluded with her in a black bathtub. After those performances it would be enough to lead anyone to the bar to try one of her own concoctions the “Cointreau Teese”.
Preparations are in place for the return of the first Grande Revue to be staged at the Casino de Paris. It has been 50 years and now The Gentry de Paris Revue with Dita Von Teese will reveal a lavish, original song and dance production. This is guarantee to be a sell out and highlight to the theatre season over the dates Sept 4-17th 2009, with Dita joining the cast on the 7th September.
Joining Dita will be a varied collection of over 30 handpicked singers, dancers, actors and burlesque artists. These artists from across the globe shall dazzle you with their performances ranging from their signature tap, tango, burlesque, trapeze and ballet acts include: Gentry de Paris, the Porcelain Pin-up from Paris; Millicent Binks, the English Rose; and Julietta La Doll, Berlin’s Blonde Bombshell. Warren Speed will debut his own brand of “boylesque” for the first time ever in Paris.
Reservations & Tickets click here
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29th July Burlesque protest march against Camden Council...
Over 100 burlesque dancers took to the streets of London yesterday in protest against the Camden Council burlesque ban.
The protest gathered outside Coco-de- Mer, Covent Garden, and marched onto Camden Town Hall.
Camden Council have been preventing any burlesque performances taking place in the borough which contain stripping or nudity as it classes it as adult entertainment and requires a license.
According to the Metro “A Camden Council spokeswoman said: "Camden Council is not preventing burlesque performances in any premises in the borough, it embraces the diverse entertainment on offer in Camden. Our concern is to ensure proper regulation of the premises proposing to offer burlesque. Our focus is on the premises not the burlesque performers. It is the responsibility of the venue's licence holder to ensure they have the correct permission for the event they are hosting."
The council said that any shows involving nudity or stripping would continue to be classed as adult entertainment but it would look at each application on an individual basis.”
The Londonpaper.com revels, “a campaign by the Burlesque Women’s Institute, has coincided with Camden council appearing to consider a retreat. The groups have already met, and a further meeting will take place in September
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25th July 2009 £30 000 investsed into sassy seaside burlesque festival
£30 000 has been invested by Thanet District Council for Margate’s weekend-long Dippers and Dunkers Festival, which takes its name from Margate's history as a sea-bathing resort.
The 1950s attractions with saucy postcard fun, the festival, from August 21 to 23 is a weekend not to be ignored.
According to the telegraph.co.uk - Tory councillor Shirley Tomlinson, the authority's tourism chief, said: "The idea behind this festival is wonderful and it's great to see Margate's illustrious history as a superb seaside destination being showcased in this way."
With 12, 000 people expected to attend this weekend of sassy seaside entertainment and activities. Featuring an exhibition of slideshow illusions, workshops, burlesque events, market stalls, and a tattoo exhibition by Skin Deep and plenty of free events to do over the weekend also. The slide show illusion will be returning to Margate for the first time in 50 years...something worth putting on your things to do list.
Produced by Professor Vanessa, Sheffield University Fairground archive, and Miss Behave. The burlesque event will also be hosted by Miss Behave. Performing will be Miss Amber Topaz, Diva Hollywood, Amy G and plenty of boylesque from the Bearlesque boys!
More information on their website...
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Missy Malone teams up with Vince Ray
Missy Malone has commissioned the UK's favourite low brow artist, Vince Ray. A unique commission starring ...who else but "Missy Malone". Another fantastic design by Vince and are the hottest thing this summer...apart from seeing Missy Live
Available for both Guys n Gals, at only £15 a tee...contact Missy Malone through her website, facebook or myspace.
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16th July 2009 Marilyn Monroe "wonderbra" to be auctioned
All burlesque dancers, pin ups and modern day Ultra Vixens aspire to mirror the fabulous curves of 1950s Hollywood Siren, Marilyn Monroe.
Her vital stats estimated to be 36, 23, 36 with one of her secrets being a fantastic version of a wonderbra.
Marilyn Monroe enhanced her 36D chest using an 1950s equivalent "wonderbra", experts said, according to the Metro.
This bra seems complex at first glance as it has a double cup, and a system of straps resembling a suspension bridge. The double cup actually was made up of four cups inside it. The inner cup was almost hidden, which would have supported her chest. The larger cup, about an inch further out, actually gave the impression of a larger chest for Marilyn Monroe.
This vintage bra is due to be auctioned with an estimated price of £2000. All lingerie designers will be itching to get their lacey fingers onto this treat....
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9th July 2009 Summer....beyond the sea....
This summer Peek-A-Boo Burlesque is making a break for the beach. We have decided to take the summer off to relax and top up our Vitamin D levels from the glorious sunshine.
There will be no Peek-A-Boo event in August this year,,, we are enjoying a summer holiday....... so don’t forget to sign up to our mailing list to keep your finger on the glittery burlesque pulse for our return in the Autumn.
Get the ultimate reprovintage swimsuit to be the best of British on the beach this summer... Eyeball them here
Let's sing about being by the sea with Bobby...
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2nd July 2009 Burlesque – a contemporary musical...
Cher will be joining Christina Aguilera in “Burlesque” a contemporary musical.
Aguilera will play an ambitious small-town Iowa girl with a big voice who comes of age in a neo-burlesque club on Sunset Boulevard that’s run by Tess (Cher), a former dancer who struggles to keep the club open and gives the young girl a chance to shine.
Cher will also be singing on screen for the first time in 10 years. Cher last starred in “Tea with Mussolini” in 1999
Production begins in November...
Let’s see if we run for more popcorn OR run for the door...
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29th June 2009 The Burlesque Fashion Show
One of Peek-A-Boo Burlesques’ favourite neo burlesque performers, Beatrix Von Bourbon, has recently visited the National film and television school.
This visit was an invitation to film a television pilot “The burlesque fashion show” by Lee Verdon.
Bourbon says “the concept was fresh..Nothing short of wonderful”.
Bourbon was invited to perform one of her favourite burlesque routines whilst also taking the stage for an interview.
I guess as they say in showbiz..”Watch this space””
Photos taken on set by Beatrix Von Bourbon...
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19th July 2008 Peek-a-Boo invited to Washtock
Now in its third year, Washtock has been fundraising for special needs orphans in Sri Lanka. Over three days a great indoor festival of live music and Djs. This eclectic mix of music attracted a diverse crowd from Sheffield and further afield. All of the musicians, Djs and crew have given up their time and wages to work for free.
Peek-a-Boo Burlesque was invited to headline on the Saturday the 19th July. Vixens, Misty Lux and Scarlett Daggers gave time out of their busy schedule to perform at Washtock. Our glamorous cigarette girl for the evening was Minty Darkstar, who also generously gave up her time. Wearing her uniform of frilled knickers, stockings and a cheeky twinkle in her eye.
Our burly vixens at Washtock
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21st June 2008 Peek-A-Boo teases Razor Stiletto
Sheffields’ finest electronique night, Razor Stiletto, celebrated their 5th Birthday on Sat 7th June. Peek-A-Boo Burlesque provided eye candy for the party goers.........our Vixens are so sweet they could pop your pupils...
The hostess of the eveing in Room 2, Disco Dungeon was Jodie Harsh. DJ, Party Planner, winner of biggest hair in Sheffield award........
Eyeball our Vixens over in the Razor Rogue Gallery:
Razor Birthday Gallery
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6th March
Before this familiar,raven haired beauty, Dita Von Teese was the pin up we know today. Miss Von Teese was a peaches 'n cream blonde, as pictured in her yearbook of 1990.
Dita is now the new "face" or new "bustline", to a new range of vintage inspired lingerie at Wonderbra. So the next time you slip on one of the new Wonderbras you can "wonder" if Dita is wearing the same bra as you today!
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17th February
This Valentines we moved away from traditional romance and cupids...Miss Diamond Blush helped you fall in love with burlesque in Sheffield on Sat 16th Feb.
T'was the coldest day of the year in Sheffield and we braved the freezing icy winds to go down the high street to show our fabulous leading lady to the gathering crowd. There was some sparkle left in Miss Diamond Blush afterwards, I think it was more ice than diamond sparkle.....
If you didn't manage to see her out and about, then here is one of the photos our inhouse photgrapher m.siggers took for us....
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31st January
Through the keyhole with Debora D'luxe, interviews complete, typed and ready for you to enjoy!
I have managed to get a peek through the keyhole with Diva Hollywood and Vicky Butterfly. The interviews are available so you can find out a little more about our headlining queens of the burlesque scene.
Our next through the keyhole will be out Feb 29th...till then!
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31 January Immodest Tease Show
Grab your diaries you don't want to miss these dates..
Julien Clary will be presenting the amazing Immodest Tease Show. Immodesty Blaize and her internationl burlesque friends will be performing in London, at the Koko Club,on Tue 18th & Wed 19th March. The after show party will be hosted by DJ Jodie Harsh.
Go now ...right now...to www.immodestteaseshow.com for those amazingly priced £30 tickets and further details before they are all gone.
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31 January London Burlesque Fest
7 Venues, 5 Days, 100 performers....
The London Burlesque Fest is back for its second year. That's right up to 100 burlesque performers at 7 venues from April 2nd -April 6th. A great chance to see alot of the London based and national based burlesque performers we have had on our Peek-A-Boo Burlesque stage all in one week along with some fantastic international acts you may have never seen before. Please check out www.londonburlesquefest.com for all the details...
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21st January Burlesque Emporium
Emporium a go-go....
All your favourite clothes, footwear and accessories from the www.utlravixen.co.uk website will soon be seen on the www.peekabooburlesque.co.uk..
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16th January, Through The Keyhole
Roving reporter Debora D'luxe will be interviewing your favourite Queens of the Burlesque scene every month.
Check back in a few days for all the burly gossip.
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12 January New Years Eve update
Photos of you...for you...
I have just got back from seeing Michael, our amazing inhouse photographer. The studio shots he took on New Years of you guys and dolls look burly-licious...
Photos will be available in Yes Orange within a week..so pop in to check them out order, pay and collect at the February event...
If you didn't get a chance to strut your stuff then we will be running the studio again for you at the Peek-A-Boo Burlesque event on February 16th.
I have attached one of the photos of Sahara Starr...the performers piccies will be in the gallery soon...
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6th January, Happy New Year!
Hi Burlesque lovers,
Happy Burly New Year from all the team at Peek-A-Boo Burlesque
The Peek-A-Boo bunny girls helped us see in 2008. New Years Eve was fantastic. We were entertained by Miss Diva Hollywood, Kitten Von Mew, Sahara Starr and a debut performance by Knickerbocker gloria.
Our spectacular countdown to midnight was not to be missed with hundreds of party poppers exploding at midnight and adorning the room with streamers.
Our photo studio on the night was bustling with all of you glamorous guys and dolls striking your best poses...or staggering should I say?
Thanks for a great night
See you in 2008 for another great year.
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Burlesque, bubbly and bunny girls....New Years Eve 2007
2007 needs to finish with a bang, and a bunny girl...or is that burlesque and a bunny girl?
The Peek-A-Boo Mansion will be transformed providing you with a professional studio to strike your best pose. Photos will be available for purchase in Jan if you wanna show all the girls down at the knitting club or the lads down at the bowling alley.
We are happy to announce we have extended drinking and dancing time at the mansion for the 31st ..........till 3am......you want more so you can have it.
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Sat 17th November Birthday Bash
2nd Burlesque Birthday Bash
Thanks to all you fabulous guys and dolls for helping us celebrate our 2nd Birthday.
A night jam packed full of glamour, burlesque but sadly no cake.
Photos will be on the gallery soon....so keep checking back
Tuesday 30 October 2007
Hi everyone, Peek-a-Boo Burlesque has just been featured in the Sheffield Star. Wanna know what they said about us? Read on!
Nice and teasy does it for sexy city Peek show
"IT'S all about tease," purrs Debora, the hostess and compere of Peek-a-Boo, Sheffield's sexiest night out which next month celebrates its second birthday.
Along Cambridge Street will tramp gents in tuxedos, perhaps a top hat or two, while the girls are in evening dress, or corsets and suspenders, all heading for what is bound to be an eye opener of an evening. Read more... Peekaboo Burlesque in the Sheffield Star
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