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Burlesque Mythbusters: Part 2
Yesterday we talked about some of the aspects of being a “Burlesquer”. Now let’s get into some issues you might face on this rollercoaster of emotions and experiences as a burlesque devotee. I WON A THING Hooray! Doesn’t it feel like a new competition springs up every month? And nearly everyone has a title of some sort (or creates their own)? Some of us place... • read more •FRINGE WORLD REVIEW: Le Carousel Bleu by The West Australian
Published January 31st 2016 Reviewer: James Burnside Le Carousel Bleu is a wildly energetic and raunchy rollercoaster ride. It starts strong with a classic strip tease and ends literally heating up the stage with a red-hot finale. It’s stellar example of how to do a Fringe Festival staple justice and the only major complaint is that it’s over too soon. Miss Gail Force, photography by David Woolley Burlesque... • read more •
Sugar Blue at Perth Fringe Festival 2016!
Silhouette 22nd – 26th January & 4th February 2016 Photo of Ruby Slippers by Johannes Reinhart We are very excited to present our new 2016 Fringe World Festival show, ‘Silhouette‘, a sumptuous exploration of hedonic delights! Sugar Blue Burlesque artistes use rich lighting as well as projection design and unconventional fabrics to create a provocative show inspired by Parisian Cabaret. Lush and tactile, ‘Silhouette’ is a sensory... • read more •
Le Carousel de Noël
Sugar Blue Burlesque and Fliptease present a Christmas Feast for your senses, Downstairs At The Maj, giving you the best in Circus and Burlesque performance with Supper Club styling! Le Carousel de Noël will put the spice in your eggnog, a sumptuous show featuring comedy, music, dance, gorgeous costumes, exhilarating circus talents by Fliptease and alluring performances by the showgirls of Sugar Blue Burlesque. Come... • read more •
Behind the Scenes with Sugar Blue Burlesque!
Have you ever wonder what happens behind the burlesque scenes? Wonder no more by reading Issue 12 of Burlesque Bible Magazine! Burlesque Bible takes you backstage to the Sequin Soirée show, organised with Sugar Blue Burlesque, behind the camera at a summer photo-shoot and finally behind the curtains at the infamous Crazy Horse Paris. Also for your viewing pleasure, take a look at our interviews... • read more •
Burlesque Bible Magazine
A Bible for all things Burlesque! Sugar Blue Burlesque is now selling the Famous Burlesque Bible Magazine. We are only supplier in Australia, so get them here to avoid paying the international postage fees! Since they sold out like hotcakes, Sugar Blue has restocked copies of Issue 12 AND has just received a shipment of Issue 13 featuring Chrys Columbine, Britain’s answer to Dita Von Teese,... • read more •
“Spin and Scare It” 13th of Nov
When: Friday 13th November 2015 Where: Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge Time: 8pm Doors open, 8.30pm show Clara Cupcakes, photography by Lorna Louise PhotographyTix: $25 + Booking fee or $30 at the door. Tix: $25 + Booking fee or $30 at the door. More info here! Performer line up!! Clara Cupcakes Ginger LaMinge Pirateman Michael Sassy Limbs FiFi Fontaine Lucy Lovegun Hosted by the... • read more •
Self-doubt and the burlesque stage: Are we our own harshest critics?
Musings by Monet Petite… I’m going to start by admitting one very pertinent thing: I am writing about this topic because I am one of the worst Monet Petite by John Leonard offenders – Ask any Perth performer who has spent a considerable amount of time with me talking about burlesque. I have been known to deflect praise, respond to compliments with “Oh, but I... • read more •
Spin & Bare it! 25th July
After the success of its first two shows, Spin & Bare it happens again at Connections Night club on Saturday 25th July 2015. Congratulations to the fabulous Ginger LaMinge on her win! Spin & Bare It is a Burlesque Improv Game show, with hilarious outcomes! Check out all the details here! When: Saturday 25th July 2015 Where: Connections Nightclub, 81 James St, Northbridge Time: 8pm doors, 8.30pm show starts... • read more •