Thread: Bluestocking Lounge's Vive La France - A Night of French-themed Burlesque!

Start Time:
Thursday, 22 July 2010 at 19:30
End Time:
Friday, 23 July 2010 at 00:00
Location:
The Monkey Cafe, Castle Street Swansea


With our French cousins celebrating Bastille Day in July we thought we'd offer a very special Bas Bleu (that's Bluestocking!) burlesque tribute to all things French...

And what better way to celebrate than with some of the UK's best artistes performing a selection of French fancies?

Topping the bill is London's Banbury Cross, a true vintage beauty, oozing the sex appeal and glamour of Hollywood’s Golden age. Soon to be making her international debut at the Cannes Film Festival, Banbury Cross will be performing her Marie Antoinette routine and the very special Le Gaîtée Parisienne - a real show-stopping act, complete with Eiffel Tower headress! This is where the HTML for banburycross.com lives

Lincolnshire lass Snappy O'Shea will be performing her personal tribute to one of France's most famous intoxicants - Absinthe - in her La Fee Vert routine. You really can't miss this dazzling and decadent turn-of-the-century tribute to the infamous bohemian tipple, featuring absinthe and sparkles aplenty, plus a giant Absinthe bottle and glitter-encrusted spoon as Snappy embodies the playful sensuality of ‘the green fairy.’
MySpace - Snappy O'Shea - 29 - Female - Grimness, UK - myspace.com/naughtysnappy

There's more acts soon to be announced, but you can rest assured that resident troupe The Bay Belles will be going Gaelic for the occasion, as will the lovely Delilah Galore!

The Marquis De Rita will be your host with the most and once again, we'll be joining forces with The Gas Station Bop who'll be bringing you classics from the 50s and 60s. The after show party is included in the ticket price, but for those who wish to only attend the Gas Station Bop (and not the show - party poopers!!) entry is £3 after 10pm. check them out here:
The Gas Station Bop | Facebook

A special seasonal menu will be available (not included in ticket price).

Tickets, priced £9 (£12 on the door), will be on sale shortly at Bluestocking Lounge - The Bluestocking Lounge and Hobos. Booking in advance is strongly recommended to avoid disapointment.

There's no dress code, but to mark the occasion, there will be a special prize for the best dressed audience member, so dig out your berets, tricolores and rosettes for a night of French frolics!

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Sounds like fun. Will try my best to make it.

Thursday, 22 July 2010 at 19:30
The Monkey Cafe, Castle Street Swansea

With our French cousins celebrating Bastille Day in July we thought we'd offer a very special Bas Bleu (that's Bluestocking!) burlesque tribute to all things French and as a change to already advertised bill, will be bringing international burlesque artiste Beatrix Von Bourbon to Swansea!

Voted one of the top TEN worldwide burlesque artists of 2009 by readers of 21st Century Pin-Ups, award-winning burlesque performer Beatrix Von Bourbon (London, UK) has been delighting audiences around Europe since 2006 with her modern approach to burlesque. Her acts float between artistic atmospheres with ease, providing magical, emotional acts as strong as the light-hearted cabaret favourites that have pushed her to the forefront of the contemporary burlesque scene.

Joining her on the bill, London's Banbury Cross, a true vintage beauty who oozes the sex appeal and glamour of Hollywood’s Golden age. Soon to be making her international debut at the Cannes Film Festival, Banbury Cross will be performing her Marie Antoinette routine and the very special Le Gaîtée Parisienne - a real show-stopping act, complete with Eiffel Tower headress! This is where the HTML for banburycross.com lives

Resident troupe The Bay Belles will be going Gallic for the occasion, as will the lovely Delilah Galore and Bristol's Tiger Tiger will be performing a roaring routine to a French version of one of Elvis' greatest hits!

The Marquis De Rita will be your host with the most and once again, we'll be joining forces with The Gas Station Bop who'll be spining classics from the 50s and 60s and providing the after show party - check them out here:
The Gas Station Bop | Facebook

Plus our stage maids will be ensuring the evening goes with a swing!

A special seasonal menu will be available (not included in ticket price).

Tickets, priced £9 (£12 on the door), are on sale NOW!!! from
Bluestocking Lounge - The Bluestocking Lounge and Hobos. Booking in advance is strongly recommended to avoid disapointment.

There's no dress code, but to mark the occasion, there will be a special prize for the best dressed audience member, so dig out your berets, tricolores and rosettes for a night of French frolics!