Those of a weak disposition may avert their eyes now, as the Belfast Burlesque Festival is back once again to show us all how to look good with very little on. It’s a packed itinerary that seems to grow in numbers and quality each year.
You can check out our previous review here and be sure to go to their website for full details (and to buy tickets), but in the mean time we have a brief summary of the events for you below just to whet your appetite!
Thurs 24th- Best of Belfast Cabaret show – £5
– Comedy, magic, music, sideshow and of course burlesque featuring local Belfast based performers.
Fri 25th- Newcomer Night Competition – £10
– Performers from all over Europe will be competing to become this years Best Newcomer. A wonderful mix of styles and so exciting to see new emerging talent who already are at such a high standard. Special guest host Dee Riley (London based magician)
Sat 26th- Belfast Tease-o-Rama Festival edition – £15
– 11 performers from all over the world assemble to be part of this wonderful show! Also appearing is the very talented Lili La Scala to host the show and serenade you all. Come on down to witness the best burlesque show in Northern Ireland!
Workshops
Fri 24th- Hooping with Shir Madness, Clowning with Fi Fi La Roux and Chair dance with Arlene Caffery (Miss Burlesque Ireland and one of the top pole artists in the land)
Sat 25th- Whip Cracking with Diva Hollywood (one of the UK top performers we are very lucky to have her teach a special reduced rate class as part of the festival), Belly dance with Sirona Thorney Croft, Floor work with Arelne Caffrey, Charleston with Santina Spitfire and Hooping with Shir Madness
