Thread: Movers & Shakers - Glasgow - 18th June

All Aboard MoB’s Movers and Shakers!

Docking at Glasgow, Campaign Captain Vendetta Vain is seeking adventurous locals...

Ahoy me hearties, the good ship 'Movers & Shakers' is looking for a new crew to swab the decks: It’s time to weigh the anchor, set sail, and earn those sea legs!

Based on the increasing demand for performance opportunities, ‘Movers & Shakers’ is an early evening, free event designed to give a platform to new, emerging talent on the burlesque and cabaret circuit. Unlike the majority of new-comer and hobbyist events, Movers and Shakers is produced by those with long standing expertise and success in the genre and the event places emphasis entirely on inclusive fun and community support.

The Ministry of Burlesque were lauded as ‘The Movers and Shakers of the Burlesque World’ by the BBC and so it seems only fitting to bestow this moniker upon those emerging stars and hopeful new comers too. The event is for performers of all levels of experience so as to get that essential stage time and professional feedback - whether it's old timers trying out a new act or new comers taking to the stage for the first time.

About Vendetta:

Putting the ‘Imp’ in ‘Impresario’ - the captain of the Scottish Movers and Shakers fleet is Vendetta Vain. An establish performer in Scotland and herself a graduate of the MoB Academy, Vendetta has been attending burlesque events since 2003 and performing since 2007. Her knowledge and passion for the burlesque and cabaret circuit in Scotland, together with her natural charm and confidence (both on and off stage!), make her the perfect candidate to keep everything running ship shape and Bristol fashion!

A Good Mission:

Not only is Movers and Shakers a real opportunity for aspiring new performers, but it is also working to preserve the history of the genre by helping to support the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall Preservation Trust. Located in Glasgow’s Trongate, the Britannia Panopticon is the UK’s oldest surviving music hall and was founded in 1857. It was the hub of popular entertainment in the vibrant Victorian Glasgow metropolis, and remained open until 1938. At present, the Trust is working to restore the music hall to its former glory and all guests at Movers & Shakers Scotland are asked to show their support for this grand old building.

So, if you would like to tread the boards in the same venue where a young Stan Laurel once made his debut, then contact Vendetta, and remember the MoB Motto….Together we Can Can!

Vendettavain@yahoo.co.uk
www.britanniapanopticon.org

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Title: Movers & Shakers - Glasgow
Date: 18/06/09
Doors: 6.30pm, Show 7pm.
Venue: The Britannia Panopticon Music Hall, 113-117 Trongate, Glasgow, G1 5HD
Tickets: Free. Put your name on the guest list by contacting: vendettavain@yahoo.co.uk
Attire: Eccentric, Daring and Totally You.
Line Up: TBC
All performers are welcome to apply. Contact: vendettavain@yahoo.co.uk

I so hope to be able to say yes and finally get my debut over and done with - but i have caught my sea legs early and struck off balance with a wee illness - I'll be supporting though as always *crys*

I am very proud to be involved in Movers and Shakers, and looking forward to seeing all the new performers Scotland has to offer!

Can I just point out that The Panopticon is very limited capacity, so anyone wishing to attend Movers and Shakers must email me before hand to be put on the guest list! (vendettavain@yahoo.co.uk)

...Any other budding performers out there wanting to join my crew and sail the high seas of glamour?

xxxVxxx

hey vendetta,

can i come perform? I really need to get some videos of me so if i could get a guestlist for a friend that would be great. Will send you a email too.

xx

Please do email me Hettie!

xxxxx

Sounds good, hopefully I'll make it along. Of course if you need an excellent, efficient, friendly and glamorous Stage Manager... err, I'm sure you'll find one somewhere!

We are now on the hunt for Battle of Burlesque performers for the Edinburgh festival fringe High Tease shows. If you don't have any recordings of your acts.. then get in touch with Vendetta and bag a spot at the M & S night.

Let us know that you would like to be part in all things festival tease.. and we will chat with you after the show.
See you then.
x

Hey I sent an email about getting on the guest list but I haven't heard anything back does this mean the events already full?

Lilly x

Don't panic Lilly, I am putting together a mailer for the guest list attendees to go out shortly.