Thread: Bristol Burlesque

Hi, I have not done burlesque before but enjoy watching it and I have done some performance before. I would like to do a sort of 'drag' act where I dress up as a man but obviously underneath my costume I am a woman. I would not necessarily take my clothes off, maybe flash a boob here and there! but really more interested in doing a song but in costume...do people think this could be good? I would like to practice etc and hopefully get a spot in a show...anyone got any advice? Thanks

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Hi there,

My advice would be to google your ideas, as sometimes other performers have a similar act - I can think of two performers doing a similar act to your idea off the top of my head (Pussy Velour and Marianne Cheesecake).

Geisha xx

Hi!
I think the act you are describing is a Drag King act, check out Manhattan's Murray Hill for an example of this. If you are Bristol-based, it would be great to see you at my club night at Start the Bus on 31st of October. Check us out at Be More Burlesque | MySpace. We will have some great acts, so if you are new to Burlesque, please do come along for a little inspiration, or PM for details of my workshops.

Hope to see you at Be More Burlesque!

Tuesday Laveau

Tuesday Laveau | MySpace

Thanks Ladies for your advice. A workshop sounds like a good idea. I will check out these acts you are describing.

Kitty Kane often show cases new acts at her night in Wales 'Dolly Delights'. I wouldn't worry about anyone else having done a similar act. Most performers have done a drag act or two in their time, I know I have. It's only the wanabees who don't have enough of an imagination to think of a wide range of material who get het up about things like that.

I got into burlesque via a hen party workshop I attended in Bristol not long ago.

I think I still have the number/email for the teacher if you want? She was fab, really put everyone at ease and has a good knowledge of the different burlesque styles. I think she runs regular classes as well, which my be a good way to get the basics.

She may even be on this site. I wont put the details on the thread, but let me know if you want them and I'll PM them over.