Ministry Of Burlesque http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/ Burlesque event production, burlesque lessons, burlesque workshops and the worlds favourite burlesque community. en Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:23:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Ministry Of Burlesque http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/ Stage Nerves... http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12947-stage-nerves.html Sun, 01 Aug 2010 01:38:35 GMT Hello lovelies,

Tonight, I suffered the most horrendous bout of stage nerves I've ever had!

I felt like I was gonna be sick or faint or both.

I don't think the presense of my nerves changed any outcome of the evening but I would welcomingly accept any tips or guidance to overcoming these nerves.

It almost freaked me out how stupidly frightened/nervous I was.... It feels a bit ridiculous now, almost embarassing!

Help?!

Peski

Xx ]]> Burlesque Chat Peski DeVille http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12947-stage-nerves.html I want to learn to sing the blues. http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/learning-burlesque/12946-i-want-learn-sing-blues.html Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:21:39 GMT Does any know where I can get singing lessons but help to sing in a kind of raw delta blues/worksong kind of way think 'Vera Ward Hall' 'O Brother Where Art Thou' style?

I don't want to sound perfect pitch or have a really strong voice but sound more natural and deep and sad. I go some days not even speaking so to sing out loud is taking me a lot of guts would like some help to get more confidence in my little voice.

It's odd I grew up with my dad playing old blues on his guitar and hated it and now really love it. ]]> Learning Burlesque Sweet Scarlet http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/learning-burlesque/12946-i-want-learn-sing-blues.html Images are up from last nights High Tease http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12945-images-up-last-nights-high-tease.html Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:07:09 GMT Ministry of Burlesque 30th July 2010 - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/brightonphotographic/sets/72157624622063098/) Image:... Ministry of Burlesque 30th July 2010 - a set on Flickr



]]> Burlesque Chat Brighton Photographic http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12945-images-up-last-nights-high-tease.html Mini Cabarets http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12944-mini-cabarets.html Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:15:05 GMT Hi Everyone,

I'm a Jazz/cabaret singer and I've worked at various burlesque and cabaret nights over the past 6 months but up until now I've just sung a few songs, depending on how many the promoter wanted etc but now I'm thinking about developing my act into, well, more of an act, lol.

I want to put together some mini individual cabarets (probably lasting about 15 mins each) each with different themes (moulin rouge, show girl, smokey jazz singer etc)

If anyone has any advice or suggestions for me I'd love to hear them! Also if anyone has any suggestions on how much I should be charging for this sort of act that would be great also.

Big Love,
Scarlet Blush x ]]> Burlesque Chat scarlet blush http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12944-mini-cabarets.html lessons? http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/learning-burlesque/12927-lessons.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:45:29 GMT Hi want to get lessons for my daughter for her birthday as its something she would really like to do.I live in Hertfordshire but am on the border of... Hi want to get lessons for my daughter for her birthday as its something she would really like to do.I live in Hertfordshire but am on the border of Essex so can anyone tell me a good place to get lessons from. At a push she could go into London but would prefer to stay nearer to home if possible.

Many thanks
Mandy ]]> Learning Burlesque mandy78 http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/learning-burlesque/12927-lessons.html <![CDATA[toff & tales video from high tease at the Lowry]]> http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12921-toff-tales-video-high-tease-lowry.html Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:34:53 GMT for all of you silly enough to miss
the recent high tease at the Lowry

i give you toff & tales
from Kittie Klaw & Jim Devereaux

what fun!

]]> Burlesque Chat NUMBERVONSON http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12921-toff-tales-video-high-tease-lowry.html Burlesque after dark at Greenwich comedy festival http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/london-burlesque-scene/12908-burlesque-after-dark-greenwich-comedy-festival.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:08:46 GMT Many thanks, for your interest and applications. We have now closed the casting call for performers for Burlesque after dark at Greenwich comedy... Many thanks, for your interest and applications.

We have now closed the casting call for performers for Burlesque after dark at Greenwich comedy festival.
We will be having another show before the end of the year and will put out another casting call.

In the meantime it would be great to see you all at the show on the 11th and 12th of september, please look at Greenwich comedy festivals website for details.

Love Asahi Lashes x x x
burlesque producer & performer ]]> London Burlesque Scene Asahi Lashes http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/london-burlesque-scene/12908-burlesque-after-dark-greenwich-comedy-festival.html Elysian Nights Launch @ Proud Camden Tickets £4! AGENT LYNCH headline http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/london-burlesque-scene/12907-elysian-nights-launch-proud-camden-tickets-4-agent-lynch-headline.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:00:00 GMT
Our first show at the fab venue that is Proud Camden calls for celebration!
So what have we done? We've got the amazing AGENT LYNCH. One of the best the biz I'm sure you'll agree! And ALL our tickets are at just £4!

But don't worry... No corners have been cut, we're putting on a full show with 8 Burlesque performances, 3 rock bands, a comedian and a host! You'd be literally crazy to miss this opportunity!!!

August 8th, Proud Camden, Stables Market, Chalk Famr Rd £4 on the door.

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 ]]> London Burlesque Scene Elysian Nights http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/london-burlesque-scene/12907-elysian-nights-launch-proud-camden-tickets-4-agent-lynch-headline.html Dance Video http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/learning-burlesque/12885-dance-video.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:10:56 GMT Hey Kittens! I have a college audition that I needed to make an audition video for. I have chosen my love of burlesque to be my dance portion. I had... Hey Kittens! I have a college audition that I needed to make an audition video for. I have chosen my love of burlesque to be my dance portion. I had to tone it down a bit so no nudity :( lol. I recorded it the other day and I am not very happy with the results. I will post the Youtube link down bellow and am wondering what you lovely ladies think. I want all the feedback you can give me good and bad!
Thanks Ladies and Gents!
Megan

(I think I may change the chair I think it looks to small and fragile) ]]> Learning Burlesque megancraig12 http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/learning-burlesque/12885-dance-video.html is a license required to teach? http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/learning-burlesque/12884-license-required-teach.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:11:34 GMT hi, i don't know if anyone can shed some light on this for me, but i've had a lot of people ask me about teaching burlesque to them since moving back home from university. i've got a meeting with a club i used to work at who would like me to teach lessons there, but i'm not sure if i need a license to teach burlesque or not? from what i've heard its not essential but some venues, etc need a license for me to do it. i'm a bit confused!!! help!!! :confused: ]]> Learning Burlesque Cherry_Whispers http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/learning-burlesque/12884-license-required-teach.html <![CDATA[I'm running a little modelling competition]]> http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-fashion-make-up/12883-im-running-little-modelling-competition.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:58:42 GMT Hey ladies,

I'm running a little competition to celebrate the launch of our new range of burlesque and pinup t-shirts. The cute designs on these t-shirts are by artist Charlotte Thomson who paints and sketches the most lovely vintage, pinup and burlesque characters :)

To see details of the competition: Modelling Competition.

I don't have a great deal to offer in terms of prizes (I think we're all skint at the moment :().....just the t-shirts themselves. However if your photo is published on the website your name will appear alongside that of your photographer, so you'll get some publicity :)

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Burlesque Clothing & Accessories at Love Burlesque ]]> http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-fashion-make-up/12883-im-running-little-modelling-competition.html Available in Glasgow on Friday 28th January 2011 http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/scotland-burlesque-scene/12881-available-glasgow-friday-28th-january-2011-a.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:55:48 GMT I'll be coming to Glasgow Braehead Arena to retrieve a belated christmas present in January & will be available to perform in that area on Friday 28th January 2011. I've never performed outside England thus far but would most definitely be interested in making my Scottish debut if anyone is looking for a relatively fresh face on this date.

Please get in touch here or by e-mailing akannah.whoopass@hotmail.co.uk. I'll be happy to send my performance CV with stage & studio photos to any interested promoters.

x ]]> Scotland Burlesque Scene Akannah Whoopass http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/scotland-burlesque-scene/12881-available-glasgow-friday-28th-january-2011-a.html Theatrical performance art http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12880-theatrical-performance-art.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:06:10 GMT Hi,

Are you looking for a poster design that's flamboyant, dramatic or just a bit different?
Do you want posters that will be unique and capture the theme of the show?

I am a Freelance Creative Designer specialising in theatrical performance art. I design for: burlesque shows and other theatrical productions niche, alternative bands and also for weddings and Civil Partnership Ceremonies.

See my website for more
Hannah Geddes

Hannah ]]> Burlesque Chat Hannah Geddes http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12880-theatrical-performance-art.html Coming up for the Edinburgh Festival? http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12879-coming-up-edinburgh-festival.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:01:50 GMT If you're heading up to Edinburgh for the biggest Arts Festival in the World and are wondering what to see, do jump over to the Scotland Burlesque Scene- there are all manner of shows on there for you to consider! ]]> Burlesque Chat Wild Card Kitty http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/burlesque-chat/12879-coming-up-edinburgh-festival.html Kabarett: Alternative Variety Edinburgh Fringe Showcase http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/scotland-burlesque-scene/12878-kabarett-alternative-variety-edinburgh-fringe-showcase.html Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:07:23 GMT It's about time I unleashed news of our Fringe show to our MoB friends.

Kabarett: Alternative Variety
Venue: The Voodoo Rooms
Dates: 9th to 27th Aug (not Weds)
Times: 19:15 to 20:15
Entry: FREE ENTRY

This year we return to the Fringe, it's the world's largest arts festival don't you know, with an eclectic Alternative Variety showcase and burlesque-friendly revue in the Voodoo Rooms, hosted by Dee Itsy (that's me) & guests.

Our launch night is Monday 9th of August the line up for which is rather spectacular, if I do say, and will feature:

The Tiger Lillies
(yes you read that right THE Tiger Lillies, those Tiger Lillies, the actual Tiger Lillies, it is them)
- in interview with Dee, with an acoustic number or two, quite simply the finest Death Oompah band in all the world.

Wild Card Kitty
- with a little snippit from her self penned "Your Little Princess is my Little Whore" show, already creating quite a pre-fringe buzz. (more here: http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/s...tml#post124075)

Vendetta Vain
- A Kabarett favourite & generally mischievous burlesque minx also in conversation avec moi.

Cherry Loco
- adding a lil bit o'sauce to our Fringe opener- if you don't already know and love la Loco, be prepared to fall madly & deeply.

The Creative Martyrs
- With some of their 'Tales from a Cabaret' presented with the darkest jovality.

More of our daily Fringe line ups are available at www.itsy.org.uk (or will be shortly) though expect a lil something from the following cast of fine cabaret comrades:

Patty Plinko / Frayed Knot Circus / S1L3NC3 / 3 GaGa Heads / Tricity Vogue / Morgan & West / Miss Leggy Pee / Circus Trick Tease / Pistol & Jack / Madame Myfanwy / Dr Brown / The Dog Eared Collective / Lynn Ruth Miller/ Scottee / Honey Wilde / Kiki Kaboom / Juicy Du Jour / Mrs Bang / Giacanto Palmieri / Felicia Noir / Miss Dani California / CherryFox / Rosie Wilby / Miss Hell's Belle / Cat Aclysmic / The Creative Martyrs / Sarah Hendricks / Scout Durwood / Jan Dark / Teniah Twisted / Hettie Heartache / Miss Bertie Page / Annabel Carberry / Sharon King / Ernesto Sarezale...

+ as always I've a few surprises up my sleeve for which you will have to wait and watch out for (or at least follow us on twitter: @itsykabarett & check out our website www.itsy.org.uk). We also have a beginners showcase on the 22nd of Aug which will star a fair few MoB regulars.

Did I mention our show is free to enter & part of the Free Fringe? (Welcome), well I have now.

Dx ]]> Scotland Burlesque Scene Dee Itsy http://www.ministryofburlesque.com/scotland-burlesque-scene/12878-kabarett-alternative-variety-edinburgh-fringe-showcase.html