Thread: Political Burlesque?

Hi - I'm hoping you can all help! I am looking for recommendations for burlesque /cabaret acts that are political and/or strongly satirical in some way. I am running a 'Sex and Politics' cabaret event on 22nd May in Sheffield, and have Honey Wilde and some other acts booked, but have lost an act due to availability and want to make sure I don't miss out booking something perfect because I don't know it's out there!

I can think of some great amazing male singers who'd fit the bill (e.g. Frank Sinatzi) but already have a male and female singer booked. I want to avoid anything too closely linked to feminism as I have Audacity Chutzpah covering this angle later in the year, and obviously anything simply about 'sex' without a pertinent comment attached won't really work... I'm open to all suggestions, having looked at communist magicians and a whole range of ideas. Boylesque would suit the bill well, but I mainly want something clever, witty and that's makes a statement.

I can't promise to follow every line of enquiry/respond to everyone personally, but I'll try my best! We are obviously working within a budget, but always include travel and accommodation in addition to fees.

Apologies to MOB if this is in the wrong section - feel free to move if nec!

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Heather Sweet does a great political act!

Originally Posted by TipTop Photography

Heather Sweet does a great political act!

Heather in fact does many great political and satirical acts

British Heart 's Prime Minister's Mouse is excellent!

British Heart Boylesque

I have my minstrel - which is strongly satirical
and somewhat political!!?

I also have my corporate cannibal act which is a swipe at bankers and greed

Ah dang I'm halfway across the world from you!

I'd say look at performance art circles, and check in with local feminist, queer, activist, and punk/DIY groups. They can probably recommend some folk. I think you'll find that there will be some great acts that don't call themselves burlesque necessarily but totally fit the bill.

Thanks for all your great suggestions - we now have the slot filled, and lot's more performer info on our books for future consideration...