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Find out more about our burlesque stars, cabaret and variety acts and live bands!
Banbury Cross
International Burlesque Show stopper, true vintage beauty, Miss Banbury Cross oozes the sex appeal and glamour of Hollywood's Golden age, & boasts killer curves that will make any man weak at the knees.
Debuting at the infamous Madam Jojo's in 2008, Miss Banbury Cross is has quickly become the shinning star of British Burlesque, and show no sign of slowing down.
This Blonde Bombshell, Pin-Up and Sex Goddess draws her inspiration from The greats of Classic Burlesque and the timeless style of Marilyn Monroe, Even being dubbed the "Neo Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque" and the "Best ass in Burlesque"
Expect nothing but great things from this Sex Pot in the near future!
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Missy Fatale
Missy is one of London's most sought after burlesque stars, and has captivated audiences across the world with her hypnotic performances. This sassy burlesque siren has her five-inch heels firmly rooted in the formidable era of the Femme Fatale. A real-life devotee to 1930′s Swing dance, and with an addiction to shimmying, she intoxicates her victims with her dark mysterious eyes and bewitches with her hips.
Never once seen without her cherry-red pout, this French beauty has a wiggle in her walk and dangerous curves that you won't forget in a hurry! Her signature blazing tassels act ensures that this vixen will leave you aching for more….you have been warned.
***************Website: www.missyfatale.com**********************
Betsy Rose
Miss Betsy Rose exploded onto Londons Burlesque scene after a successfull dance career with credits spanning across the globe. Now an International Burlesque siren in her own right and one of London's most prestigious headline acts, she dazzels audiences far and wide with her elegant, classic and sultry routines.
Completely devoted to the original spirit of Burlesque, this vintage vixen lives and breathes the entire life style. Adopting the air and grace of Marlene Dietrich, the shimmy and shake of Gypsy Rose Lee and the exquisite technique of Cyd Charrise.
Miss Rose is reminiscent of a latter day Pin up girl and a true Hollywood Glamour darling; with porcelain white skin, black velvet locks and a stunning 32-24-34 figure just oozing sex appeal.
Not just a classic beauty, this Prima Ballerina of Burlesque is a trained dancer skilled in a variety of techniques. This enabling her to apply skill and experience into each Burlesque adventure she endeavours upon. Ensuring she delivers only the highest standards to her spellbound spectators.
Miss Betsy Rose has teased no less than...the English Royal Family, members of the Italian Mafia and the cream of the Grand Prix elite. Betsy has also featured in Music videos, TV commercials such as Head and Shoulders and danced her way onto the big screen in feature length films.
Abi Collins
Born in London, UK, Abi holds a BA Hons in Theatre Arts and a Master of Arts in Drama Studies. Abi trained as a Royal Ballet junior dancer, moving on to Contemporary Dance and eventually Circus Arts at Circomedia, Bristol (UK). During her time in Bristol she co-founded Prometheus, a fire performance troupe, and Captive Theatre a physical comedy ensemble.
As co founder of Australia's Sticky Planet she has devised and performed original comic physical theatre work on stage and street throughout Europe, Asia and Australia. In 2002 Abi made her television debut as a tree (!) on the children's series, Guinevere Jones, but remains devoted to the creation and performance of live work.
This year also maked a number of firsts; a foray into stand-up comedy, a West End cabaret debut in the Olivier Award-winning La Clique, and a rapturous response at The National Theatre's 'Watch This Space' Festival.
Jonathan Finch
Trained at London's Circus Space with a speciality in Hand-Balancing, Jonathan tantalizes crowds with his dazzling displays of strength, agility and control in his journey as a rising star of the cirque-cabaret scene. From acrobatic gymnastics through to old-fashioned slapstick, our very own Mr Finch has a performance style celebrating the best of old fashioned entertainment combined with stunning modern circus technique. His shows will have you on the edge of your seat- but don't try this at home!
Kiki Kaboom
Part sex-kitten. Part clown. All woman. Ladies and gentlemen, hold on to your hats: she's an international burlesque explosion, sensational host and cabaret BOMBshell.
Time Out London Cover Star 2011. Hailed as "Kick-ass burlesque triple-threat Kiki Kaboom - sexy, funny and smart". Voted as one of the Top 50 Worldwide and Top 10 UK-based performers by 21st Century Burlesque.com in the last two years. Star of upcoming burlesque feature film shooting in Canada in April 2011, with current reigning Queen of Burlesque Roxi D'Lite. All this since winning Best Newcomer 2009 at London Burlesque Week.
Trained in theatre and performing arts at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, Kiki is also a skilled vocalist, protégée of Jo King and teacher for the London Academy of Burlesque. A master of stagecraft, Kiki draws on these various disciplines to create effortlessly unique and unforgettable acts. From comic character-based neo-burlesque to classic, sexy striptease with live vocals - and always with her trademark warmth, wit and sizzling sex appeal - Kiki is one of the most versatile and popular performers on the European circuit.
http://www.kikikaboom.co.uk
Kitty Devine
A fresh new talent-the perfect mix of girl-next-door, sassy show
girl and devilish tease!
Professionally dance trained in both classical and contemporary
styles her moves embody both elegance and grace with hints of her
seductive side thrown in for good measure. Her exuberant stage
prescence, natural flair for dance and devlish curves are a real
winning combination.
Debuting in 2009, Kitty was given a chance performace slot by the
infamous Miss Vicky Butterfly for Proud, Camden. It was here she
honed her style and went on to top various new comer competitions
accross the UK including Runner Up in the Delicious New Comers
event in 2010.
Drawing inspiration from "the golden age of Hollywood" Kitty
chanels the styles of Judy Garland, Ava Gardner, Cyd Charisse and
Liza Minelli as well as current Queen of burly Dita Von Teese,
putting her own unique stamp on every performace.
Described by Fascinator Lounge Founder, Lord Leigh Park as having
"the best curves in the business!" Kitty always leaves you wanting
that little bit more with a cheeky wink and flash of a smile..
Miss Dolly Rose
London based burlesque starlet Miss Dolly Rose draws on her classical dance background to create expertly choreographed and beautifully witty routines covering eras from the 1920s to the 1950s, but always performed with perfect attention to detail and a dazzling smile! A platinum blonde pinup with a perfect vintage look, she has delighted audiences throughout the UK with her fun and beautifully danced routines.
Coco DuBois
Charming, cheeky and chock-full of chutzpah, our sassy compere is your guide to the evening's entertainment.
With a salacious sparkle in her eye and a voice that will leave you crying for more, Coco has performed across London and the UK and promises to whip your night up into an intoxicating frenzy of flirtatious fun.
Beau Rocks
Glaswegian born Beau is reminiscent of a Vargas pin-up girl with a cute sass, flirty smile and an unmistakably naughty sparkle in her eye. Her stage persona combines glamour with a heart-warming pinch of girl next door calamity… but don't let her angelic features fool you as she has been known to make both men and women blush with a well-timed wink and bump of her hip!
Her foray into publicly peeling began in 2006 with the north east based troop - Club Boudoir - where she refined her bumping, grinding and all out booty shaking.
Since then she has gone on to co organise various public and private events as well as sourcing acts and performers. She is a trained fashion designer with a BA (hons) to boot and proudly crafts all her own costumes and props.
Leah Debrincat
Tribal Fusion Belly Dancer
Established experimental fusion belly dancer. Trained dancer with a background in Tap, Jazz and Contemporary dance. Roots of Belly dance began in traditional Egyptian Bellydance at 18, and progressed onto Tribal Fusion. Trained by renowned cabaret and tribal fusion teachers. Continuing training in belly dance, wushu sword and contortion. Formally part of the tribal fusion troupe Anarkali and Vermillion Tribe.
"She wowed the audience with her sultry belly dancing. Debrincat's fluid, snakish movements are as hypnotising as a python's eye, luring the audience's unblinking gaze" -Review from Erotic Review Magazine
Lisa Lottie
A high skilled world class hula hoop artist born in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She has performed in 22 countries and over a hundred cities, amazing audiences across the globe with her phenomenal feats of flexibility, acrobatics and some of the most impressive hula hoop maneuvers you have ever seen! She has trained at 'Escola Nacional de Circo' Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and holds a foundation degree in Circus Arts from The Circus Space, London, UK. Lisa specializes in Hula Hoop Manipulation, Contortion and Aerial Hoop and currently resides in London where you can often find her performing one of the many cabaret & supper clubs. Lisa is also one of the few females performing her Street Show on Covent Garden's famous west piazza. www.lisalottie.com
Elle Amour
Dancing since before she could walk, Elle Amour is a protégé of the UK's leading dance schools, a natural charmer - and so much more.
Performing with prestigious companies (including the Royal Ballet at only age nine) Elle trained at the Elmhurst and Northern Ballet schools with personal mentorship under Gracieia Kaplan. She is accomplished in many styles - from classical ballet to hip hop.
In addition to a highly successful career in commercial dance, Elle has emerged as a rare and gifted burlesque entertainer creating opportunity to explore and embrace her feminine wit and creative flair. Funny, cute, beautifully elegant and slick - Elle is an award winning, rising star who's routines have raised the 'barre' for her contemporaries.
Inspired by a multitude of genres and aesthetics, Elle's performance reflects the precision and grace of exquisite dance fused with the fun and frolicking nature of musical theatre, the drama of film, the sass of striptease and the humour of insight.
http://www.elleamour.me.uk/gallery/
Sophia St Villier
"Her buttocks are the stuff of the wettest of dreams and her breasts are alabaster perfection... I do not remember breathing once while she was onstage. I am getting a little lightheaded now." Kate Copstick, Erotic Review
Sultry, scintillating and utterly seductive, Sophia St. Villier mesmerises audiences with her sumptuous and slinky striptease.
Sophia specialises in classic yet original burlesque striptease informed by burlesque dancers of the past, with her own elegant and fun touches.
Marnie Scarlet
Marnie Scarlet-The Scarlet Diva of Twisted Cabaret
Mixing up fetish, art and cabaret with a touch of burlesque. She is a a truly unique performer
Every outfit and Prop is made my The Diva Herself!!
Elsie Diamond
Jazz singer and burlesque performer, specialising in the rousing music of World War II. With a voice from a bygone era, her Jessica Rabbit figure and snow-white complexion, she holds audiences spellbound. Miss Diamond has an eclectic repertoire of sultry musical-based routines. Be it wartime classics, jazz standards, or even a one-off burlesque performance, Elsie will add a vintage sparkle to grace any occasion.
Annette Betté Kellow
A picture of Hollywood golden era glamour with a twist of 40'sesque nostalgia- She enjoys and can be found acting, writing, performing and vaudeville dancing, specialising in classique styles.
A drama school trained actress, she has appeared in feature films, Theatre and commercials in the UK, US, Italy, France, Turkey, India and appeared in award winning films for Cannes, Berlin and Venice Film Festival.
An international dancer, she is Winner of Best Uk at the London Burlesque Festival and Miss Galapagos, New York, she loves to recreate the decadent elegance and dramatic demure of bygone days in new theatrical productions.
She has modelled for and appeared in magazines and television commercials for Colgate, Nokia, Grazia, She Magazine, Channel 4, Activia, Pokerstars, Impure Magazine, Sky, Nintendo, Scarlet, Look, Max magazine, F Magazine, Mia Jafari, What Katie Did Catalogue and books for Lorenzo Paxia, 'The Burlesque Cult' , Joe Nesbo and Adrian Sampsons ' The Vintage Ones' .
Ophelia Bitz
Bitz may have the voice of an angel but she also has the mouth of a filthy gutter-slut. We expect great things" Time Out London
The sharpest razor-tongued wit in London; Ophelia Bitz is a vocalist, ring-mistress, compere and performance artist with a reputation for stealing hearts, drinks, and anything else not nailed to the table. Hang on to your hats!
"The alarmingly alluring Ophelia Bitz" The Telegraph
Ophelia is the ultimate all-round entertainer. She has studied BA Theatre Arts and Drama at Goldsmiths College and Vocal Performance at the Institute for Contemporary Music Performance.
"Dirty, witty, fabulous: Ophelia Bitz is f*cking hilarious" Martyn Jacques, The Tiger Lillies
Wether commanding audiences of thousands as she hosts glittering burlesque and circus shows, enchanting underground cabaret clubs with her powerful and expressive voice or risking life and limb as she executes traditional sideshow stunts with fire, broken glass and rubber lobsters, Ophelia gives everything her 20 years of stage experience have taught her and never leaves an audience unsatisfied wether she is hosting a life-drawing class in a shark tank (Brighton 2008) or creating a sacrilegious musical in an Austrian prison (2007)
"That inimitable potty-mouthed pin up, Ophelia Bitz!" Venue Magazine
Draped with her menagerie of faux circus animals (two headed wolves, winged monkeys, rubber lobsters) and always corsetted and glittered to perfection Ophelia looks as striking as she sounds. Boasting a cleavage as deep as her mind is broad and striding the stage on perilously expensive shoes, Ms Bitz leaves a lasting impression!
"The filthiest banter this side of the docks" Erotic Review
The Milkshakers
Sharing a love of all things fifties, this hot young London-based trio have a musical CV as long as your arm. Working individually with some of the most celebrated musicians on the UK scene, they have appeared at Glastonbury, Secret Garden Party, Edinburgh Festival and on XFM radio.
Led by teen-dream James, a charismatic crooner whose velvety voice makes grown women cry, the band will play your choice of fifties favourites and even dedicate a song to you. Watching the Milkshakers is a vintage visual experience too. Their costumes, instruments and equipment are all bona fide 1950s set pieces. From the dazzling hairclip in Helena's hair to James's crackling vintage microphone, every item onstage is infused with a little drop of fifties glamour.
Thanks to their charm and charisma, the band are also great value for money, delivering the sound of a ten piece for the price of a trio. Playing two fifty-minute sets, your guests will be gasping for air as the dance floor becomes a Milkshakers marathon!
Literally bouncing off the walls with youthful energy, The Milkshakers make it their mission to have you slow dancing with your dollybird or jiving like its 1955.
Dom Pipkin
"a great piano player..."
Andy Kershaw
"Dom Pipkin flails the organ within a millimetre of Jimmy Smith and just dig his almighty piano..."
Max Reinhardt in Straight No Chaser
"a highly impressive pianist..."
Jon Taylor in Blues in Britain
Luna Rosa
Exotic, melodic, and oh so hypnotic…..
Distinctive in her style, Luna Rosa is the epitome of classic exotica, a beautiful reincarnation of performers of yester-year, who takes the audience to another world with seductive charm and statuesque elegance.
Dedicated to the art of nostalgia, Luna performs under the guise of characters from nocturnal Cairo, to the music halls of old Havana. From scenes of old Hollywood glamour, to otherworldly lands of the imagination, her instinctive rhythm and sensuality represented in her choreography and costumes quite naturally command the attention of those who have the pleasure to see her dance. She has worked on full scale production shows, as was recently featured to perform in a theatre show in Rome alongside neo-burlesque legend and icon, Dirty Martini. Following that, she was resident performer at the Casino di Venezia in the weeks leading up to and during the Venice Carnival.
Lydia Darling
Multitalented performer whose acts include stunning aerial shows (static trapeze and hoop), incredible fire-dancing (fakir, transfers, breathing, eating, firefingers and hula), and tantalising burlesque (neo and traditional).
Lydia can create bespoke performances for your event, and has a number of acts that were created for one-off events.
Trained at Circus Space and by some of the top performers in their field, Lydia is skilled in several areas of dance and performance including burlesque, tango, and ballet. She travels internationally and has performed all over Europe.
Delia Du Sol
Delia was born into show business. Her parents performing an acrobatic speciality act (known as Duo Du Sol), it was inevitable she took up the profession.
Delia trained as a classical dancer and contortionist. She then went on to also train at aerial hoop and silk.
Now performing worldwide in theatres, television & corporate events with all her acts, which combine balance, strength & extreme flexibility.
The contortion act concludes by squeezing into a 21"X 17"X 17" perspex cube.
Delia has received national press coverage for the cube act and been a guest on television shows such as Graham Norton and Richard and Judy.
The Nagasaki 3
This sharp dressed trio present you with the very best in Rockabilly, Surf and Rock n Roll, from the early recordings of Johnny Cash, Elvis and Chuck Berry to the pounding Surf instrumentals of The Chantays, Link Wray and Dick Dale. Dance to some old favourites and find some new ones along the way.
Evy Maroon
Born in Holland and now living in Stockholm, Sweden, this burlesque beauty comes to the stage with a sparkle in her eyes. For Proud Cabaret she brings a Monroe inspired act to seduce the audience and also a humorous kung-fu performance: David Carradine eat your heart out!
Pixie Le Knot
Pixie Le knot has been working as one of the very few contortionists in Britain since 2008. She trained from an early age in dance and gymnastics and is now one of the most flexible contortionists in the UK.
Vicious Delicious is a compere, comedian and cabaret extraordinaire. She has performed all over the globe, from Tuffnell park to Clapham and beyond. She has won many competitions for her stand-up comedy, awarding her fantastic prizes, and is now one of the most celebrated compere's on the scene. Since beginning her cabaret career with critically acclaimed troupe The Kitten Club, with whom she had 3 west end runs and many TV appearances, she now has her own sell-out show 'Liberte Egalite Fraternite' and her career goes from strength to strength.
Milo Miles
A graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada, Milo Miles had his formal training with Betty Oliphant C.C., O. Ontario, LL.D.
Milo Miles has worked across theatre, film and TV, with ITV's 'This Morning' as their in-house choreographer. He worked with Peter Darling as a dancer and Waltz/Pas de Deux advisor on the 2004 film, "Phantom of the Opera". At the world premiere of the film, Milo Miles was assistant choreographer to Lynn Page.
He was Ballet Master for Tavaziva Dance and has been guest teaching for Disney's Lion King Company since 2005.
Milo currently continues to teach Jazz-Ballet classes at both his London residencies; Danceworks and Pineapple Studios in London.
Miss Monica Scrivener -Exotic Elegance-
London Studio Centre trained beauty, Monica, is Proud Cabaret's exotic ballerina. Not just tantalising in a tutu, Monica has danced in the UK and Internationally with credits including 'The Kylie Show' and a world tour on the Queen Mary 2. Now preferring to stay on land she bewitches audiences nightly with her devastating fan dancing and a look that is sure to get every heart racing.
Miss Soleil Webster -The Sun's Always Shining!-
Showgirl Soleil is not just a pretty face. This golden goddess has a smile that lights up the whole of Proud Cabaret. Celebrating the glory days of Burlesque, Soleil tips her hat to Gypsy Rose Lee and the stars of MGM as our resident vintage vixen.
Miss Cecilia Mizzi - 5'4" Firecracker -
Hold onto your hats.. she's feisty! Putting a pinch of spice into Proud Cabaret, Cecilia has the looks of a Mediterranean Minx but is the pride of London town. She'll tease and toy and turn like a top.
Miss Marianne Prinelle -The Devine Miss M-
Northern belle Marianne may sound a long way from home but she was born for the Proud Cabaret stage. Previously an MTV dancer, Marianne has danced for Pink and Katy Perry; these days she takes centre stage herself as our 1950's burlesque beauty. With her chocolate brown hair and smouldering looks you'll have to be careful.. you might find yourself giving in to temptation.
