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CHAZ ROYAL & SECRETS IN LACE PRESENT
LONDON BURLESQUE FESTIVAL 2009
BATTLE ROYALE NEWCOMERS CONTEST
Chaz Royal's International The World’s Greatest Showcase of International Burlesque Talent is BACK! In association with SECRETS IN LACE, The World’s leading manufacturer of vintage inspired lingerie & stockings. Over the past decade the art of Burlesque has grown to near mainstream popularity in North America. In recent years this Burlesque Revival has shimmied it's way back across 'The Pond' currently taking the UK by storm! It was only a matter of time before this 'Neo Burlesque Resurgence' would generate the demand for an international showcase in a contemporary city that continues to maintain it's nostalgic aesthetic and reputation as one of the greatest cultural epicentres of the world... Ladies and gentlemen, Chaz Royal's International London Burlesque Festival is back for a 3rd year, showcasing the best in British Burlesque & beyond!
Chaz Royal is a name that sets the precedent in Burlesque entertainment worldwide having produced Burlesque events in over 200 cities and being the first to successfully book Burlesque tours across North America, the UK and Europe. With over 15 years of experience in the entertainment industry, all of Chaz Royal's groundbreaking endeavours have culminated to the Burlesque world's grandest event for 2009!
The London Burlesque Festival will expose Londoners as well as Burlesque connoisseurs from across the Globe to over 100 of the world's best Ecdysiasts who have been selected from over 200 applicants hailing from North America, Europe, the Netherlands, Australia and the United Kingdom. The festival will feature a variety of acts ranging from the nostalgic traditional style of Burlesque's early years to 50's 'Bump and Grind' as well as more modern avant-garde interpretations that are growing in popularity with Neo Burlesque's younger set.
There will be several showcases of sizzling strip tease, vaudeville variety and Burlesque pageantry at it's best taking place in London's finest districts over the span of five fabulous nights.
For full details & the confirmed LBF '09 performer schedule please visit
LBF Online: www.LONDONBURLESQUEFEST.com
Tickets on sale now exclusively from TicketWeb.co.uk
Newcomers Contest 'Battle Royale':
Friday April 3rd @ SCALA NIGHTCLUB, 275-277 Pentonville Road N1
8pm-3am, Tickets £12.50-18.50 www.scala-london.co.uk
Today’s rising stars of ‘Neo Burlesque’ will have a chance to shine brightly in this Burlesque 'Battle Royale'.A showcase and competition featuring 25 of Burlesque's newest starlets & troupes from across the UK. These neophytes will be competing for the coveted title of 'Best Newcomer' in various categories and over £500 in cash and dozens of prizes from our sponsors. The winner will be based on scores set by a panel of expert judges & the audience's response, so come out and rally for your favourites.
Full performer schedule will be listed at LBF Online from February 15th 2009.
info@londonburlesquefest.com
www.londonburlesquefest.com
Time: 8pm until 1am, afterparty until 3am
Admission: £12.50 - £18.50. All events at Scala are 18+ unless otherwise stated.
Tickets: www.ticketweb.co.uk 08444 771 000 or Scalas box office between 10am and 6pm Mon-Fri
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