THE world’s original touring burlesque spectacular is about to hit town.
An Evening of Burlesque is responsible for exposing the cream of the West End of London’s thriving burlesque scene to the world.
Not only has the ever-so-cheeky production revealed the secrets of the art of burlesque to audiences across the UK, it has also thrilled theatregoers at the swishest venues throughout Europe as well.
Show producer Michael Taylor said: “Nothing is lost in translation. An Evening of Burlesque’s content – sparkling glamour, physical humour and a dynamic score – are appreciated in any language.”
The show features corsets, killer heels and stockings aplenty – and that’s just the theatregoers.
“For a spectacle that sparkles from its elaborately-decorated headdresses to its immaculately varnished toes,” said Michael.
“It might not come as a complete surprise that audiences are predominantly female.
“Also, we’re pleased to report that, with a prize for the best-dressed member of the audience, theatregoers revel in dressing up for the occasion.”
The show itself sparkles with couture costumes recalling the golden eras of burlesque.
For over-18s only, it boasts that its success is built on a combination of sultry vocals, breathtaking choreography, mischief, magic, frivolity and fun.
“It’s all tease, no sleaze,” said Michael.
“The show combines musical and theatrical parody, cutting-edge variety, magic, comedy and dance with the art of striptease.”
Michael said he is proud to be bringing variety back to the theatre, saying An Evening of Burlesque is the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret spectacular of the year.
“Dress up and come to the cabaret,” he said.
An Evening of Burlesque is at the Grand Opera House, in York, on Friday, November 28, at 7.30pm. Tickets are available by phoning 0844 871 3024 or go to atgtickets.com/yorkeasytheatres.com
Win tickets
The Gazette & Herald has two pairs of tickets to see An Evening of Burlesque at the Grand Opera House in York.
To be in with a chance of winning, just answer the following question and send your answer, along with your name, address and daytime phone number, to Gazette & Herald, An Evening of Burlesque competition, 84-86 Walmgate, York, YO1 9YN, or email gazette@gazetteherald.co.uk by Wednesday, November 26.
Question: In which city is the country’s burlesque scene based?
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