Winners Interviews: Captain Kidd, Best Boylesque 2011
A post-win chat with newly crowned Australian burlesque royalty, Captain Kidd… Well, congratulations Captain! Did you see that one coming?! I didn’t really see me walking away from BHOF with two, let alone one title/trophies! When did you first hear about BHoF, and what made you decide to
Winners Interviews: Indigo Blue, Reigning Queen 2011
In the first of a series of BHoF Winners Interviews, Indigo Blue shares her thoughts, feelings and future plans as the Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2011… When you were announced, my heart leapt for you – the wave of love and happiness for you in the theatre was so
Tournament of Tease 2011: RESULTS
Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2011 Miss Indigo Blue First Runner-Up: Anna Fur Laxis Second Runner-Up: Lily Verlaine Best Boylesque: Captain Kidd Best Debut: LouLou D’Vil Best Group: The Stage Door Johnnies Most Dazzling: Captain Kidd Most Classic: Miss Indigo Blue Most Comical: The Dolls of Doom Most
Pearls of Wisdom from Burlesque Royalty…
For those of you who did not attend and have not had a chance to enjoy the edited version in the BHoF ’11 programme, here are some words of advice and best wishes for BHoF competitors and would-be queens and kings from some of the previous title holders… “If
A Dliteful Queen: Roxi Passes the Torch of Tease
As a new queen is crowned, Roxi Dlite looks back on her year as the Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2010… Roxi Dlite – Reigning Queen of Burlesque 2010 (©Roxi Dlite) How have you spent your year as Reigning Queen? Have you enjoyed it? How does it feel to be written
Meet the Contenders: Best Debut
The hour is almost at hand – but first, a word from the gorgeous performers competing for Best Debut… Imogen Kelly Can you encapsulate yourself and your signature style in three words? Outrageous Divine Gorgeous. Can you describe or give us a taste of the act you have chosen
Meet The Contenders: Reigning Queen
As the big night approaches, the performers contending for the ultimate title in burlesque discuss their thoughts and preparations… Coco Lectric Can you encapsulate yourself and your signature style in three words? Sensual, Playful, Engaging Can you describe or give us a taste of the act you have chosen
Looking Back: Miss Exotic World #1 in the LA Times
Zebras and llamas and topless Santas, oh my! What a find–and what a time to find it; just came across this gem on the Los Angeles Times website and had to share it. We have the original in the BHOF press book, so I will scan and post the accompanying
Superstar Sunday + Tournée Screening
Nadine DuBois and Naughty Pierre host, as neo-burlesque’s brightest stars, including past titleholders and our 2011 honorees “for excellence in the promotion and perpetuation of Burlesque,” round out an unforgettable weekend of flesh & film with live performances and a special, cast-hosted screening of Matthieu Almaric’s award-winning comedy, Tournée (Best