Thread: getting my first shows, (anywhere in the uk) very elaborate costumes, but a beginer.

I pretty much second everything Twiggy said (especially the bit about me knowing a lot - I don't get that very often :P )

If your costumes are so fabulous, I'd recommend getting them professionally photographed - with you in them, obviously, then promoters can see exactly what they're getting.

However, please don't rely on a beautiful costume to carry an act - I've seen amazing costumes on lacklustre performers who depend on the outfit to carry them through a routine. You wear the costume, the costume shouldn't wear you. Make sure your performance is of the same standard as your costuming, otherwise it will still fall flat.

Get yourself a basic website, or at least a facebook page so you have somewhere to direct promoters to and do some networking.

If travel isn't a problem - attending the NWBS (North West Burlesque Society) is a great way of meeting people, showcasing an act and getting advice from performers at all levels of performance.

Lastly - I coach one-to-one on promotion and promotional material and I'd be happy to meet you and discuss this, either here 'oop North, or when I visit London in September.
xx

Ooh post some pic of your costumes, I wanna see the sparkly!

would you like to send me some photos &/or showreel? I am booking shows in SW London & am always looking for new talent. Best Miranda Burlesque Academy of Dance e mail- miranda@sweetmeets.co.uk

thank you every one, all verrryy helpful
i cant post photos of my costumes because i dont have a damn camers *weep*

Originally Posted by mllewellyn

would you like to send me some photos &/or showreel? I am booking shows in SW London & am always looking for new talent. Best Miranda

hello!
i will be in touch in the future, i have just moved from leeds and i have alot of stuff to sort out before i do start out on my first burlesque show venture.

thanks again everyone for the advice, this will help when i get started up soon!