By unusual invitation, The Victorian Values cast will be in attendance in the University of Westminster on both days of the forthcoming Unconvention - hosted by The Fortean Times. Here, they will also unleash a new work as the concluding item on Sunday’s agenda - Seance & Sensibility.  Starring Lord Dashwood, this scene delivers a cautionary tale of meddling with the unknown…

The latest installment of critically acclaimed Victorian Values (a series of classical burlesques) will be ‘unveiled’ on Sunday 2nd November. Written by Mark Carter (Lord Dashwood) and Kirsty Allan (Kitty) this scene is performed by a stunning array of Ministry of Burlesque supremos so prepare to witness the ‘Cabinet of Death’! Read the rest of this entry »

The Strongman performed with musical accompaniament from Des O’Connor whilst Kitty De Winter-Fairbotham and Granville Fowler performed the infamous Piccadilly Prowler sketch at the first ever Bizarre Ball hosted by Bizarre Magazine.

Victorian Values characters Kitty De Winter Fairbotham, Granville Fowler and The Strongam (feat Des O’Connor) are featured along with Ministry of Burlesque cohorts in the current issue of Bizarre and also on the fancy pull-out gatefold cover.

This issue is to celebrate the forthcoming Bizarre Ball set ofr 10th October at The Coronet Theatre. Set to appear in their double act ‘Toff & Tales’ Kirsty L Allan and Jim Devereaux will perform their notorious bum-ruffling Music Hall routine, The Piccadilly Prowler along side The Strongamn performed by Red Sarah and Des O’Connor.

Ministry of Burlesque founder and creator of Victorian Values Kirsty L Allan was interveiwed for online magaine 21:CP about her love of British Burlesquing and performing. Having risen to some notoriety as a burlesque artist under the name ‘Kittie Klaw’, Kirsty shares her views in a rare personal interview with editrice Holli-Mae.

The latest issue (4) of online magazine 21:CP - a publication which celebrates modern pinups - features Kirsty (Kittie) on the cover and inside in an in-depth interview where she discusses British burlesquing through the ages and it’s modern climate of wit.

http://www.21stcenturypinups.net/

Also, read the interview here: Read the rest of this entry »

As the grand spectacle at the ultra exclusive re-launch party for the Jersey Grand Hotel, Kirsty (Kitty) was interviewed by the lovely Brian Constantine (GMTV).

Click here to watch interview.

The hilarious Piccadilly Prowler sketch featuring Kitty De Winter Fairbotham and Granville Fowler was the star attraction at the re-opening of the prestigious Jersey Grand Hotel, a hotel famous for it’s Royal patrongae and Nazi occupation!

A Victorian building, it was fitting that our experimental duo Toff & Tales (Kirsty ‘Kitty’ Allan and Jim Devereaux) were the focal pint of the glitterati guestlist and ITV Channel Islands.

Hot off the Press! The new edition of the ever popular, alternative culture magazine Bizarre is a ‘burlesque special’.

It contains various inclusions from Kirsty (aka Kittie Klaw) and the Ministry of Burlesque too.  Be sure to get a copy and read all about Britain’s great history and culture of burlesquing, the UK’s best and the world’s most bizarre acts, an intervuiew with striptease queen Dita Von Teese and a look at the ‘darker side’ of the ‘Golden Era’ of American burlesque.

Kirsty’s own pen wrote the History of British Burlesque, The Top Ten UK acts and a colaborative piece on the darker side of American burlesque.

Visit Bizarre to find out more about the magazine and the forthcoming Battle of Burlesque contests and Bizarre Ball set for October 10th at SEONE in London.

The Burlesque Special is out on 5th Juy.

This years celebrated Cannes Film Festival will see an exciting new addition to the line up of A-list attractions and party places.

Custom Media have invitedthe Ministry of Burlesque to hold court and entertain at the The M1NT Festival House. Here the famously ostentatious M1NT world of wealth and exuberance meets the very best of vintage entertainment to provide a private party experience for hob-knobbing film festival glitterati at this beautiful 3 acre villa in the heart of the festival.

Expect Victorian Values antics from Toff & Tales (Kitty De Winter-Fairbotham and Granville Fowler) as they perform The Piccadilly Prowler sketch, and Kirsty (Kitty) Allan performs Britannia.

11th-14th February. Kitty, Dashy and the very cream of Ministry of Burlesque have been invited to host the VIP and press room for the elite and lavish Metropolitan Hotel on Old Park Lane for the forthcoming Fashion Week (11th-14th February).

The infamous Pink Drinks Party on the evening of 12th will also see the Victorian Values cast making a daring show with top theatrical designers including What Katie Did, Yuki (of Yukiness Wigs) and Terry De Havilland couture shoes.

With her own selection of handpicked burly inspired designers, interactive games and tuition featuring performers from Britain’s best, this exclusive 4 day fashion highlight is the word on every fashionista’s pout.

Having risen to some notoriety as a burlesque artiste under the name Kittie Klaw, Victorian Values creator Kirsty L Allan has been a much talked about figure in her pursuits of both art and science courting scandal and controversy.

Interviewed by Matt Salusbury last year, the current edition of Fortean Times features a fascinating article on “London’s Burlesque Queen” Kittie Klaw. Get a copy today to read up on her darker, spookie side. Before becoming an international burlesque star, Kittie was well known for her expertise in the ‘paranormal’ - it’s totally true!

Having been an official paranormal investigator for private investigations, a lab research student, a consultant to the BBC and as a graduate of the renowned Koestler Parapsychology Unit of Edinburgh University, Kittie might just surprise you a little more than usual this month.

After a life time of ‘unusual experiences’, Kittie makes for a rather unusual pinup icon - one who evokes the avant-garde in both art and science. Article features images by Doralba Picerno and Tas Kyprianou.

Click to visit Fortean Times.