The Ministry of Burlesque’s burlesque variety show is resident for 1o shows at this yeas Fringe Festival. As part of the acclaimed revue, Des O’Connor will be performing with his MEAT (ooh er!) song in tribute to Eugen Sandow and will be welcoming, Kittie as Britannia and Toff & Tales to the stage to perform their infamous ‘Piccadilly Prowler’ sketch. 

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10 spell-binding dates at the illustrious Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009! 12-23rd August will see Des O’Connor, Jim Devereaux, The Kitsch Kats, Sarah-Louise Young, Spencer Maybe, Toff & Tales, Gypsy Charms, Viva Misadventure, Kittie and more in this amazing burlesque variety show.

Blond Ambition Events are proud to present the Ministry of Burlesque’s High Tease, an uproarious revue of razor-wit and frisky burlesque.  High Tease is the notorious show which has swept the UK’s finest venues and fashionable circles in a frenzy of bawdy antics, sex appeal and musical comedy. “Raising the barre” for others to follow, High Tease has its focus firmly on the very best of new variety, crafty burlesquing and traditional entertainment delivered with 21st century sass and high production values.

High Tease – “Critics Choice” (Time Out, London) – is a favourite of celebrities, critics, performers and purveyors alike. Nationwide and abroad, private and public High Tease is a favourite for sophisticated festivals and private celebrations having entertained the industry glitterati at the Cannes Film Festival and made many special occasions totally unforgettable.

Burlesque as it was and as it should be!

Attire: Vintage, Dandy, Theatrically Dangerous Venue: The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, Edinburgh Time: From 9.30pm in The Ballroom. show starts at 10pm. Show dates: Wednesday 12th  - Sunday 16th, Wednesday 19th - Sunday 23rd Advance tickets: £15 (stbf) available from Ticketweb, The Voodoo Rooms, Ripping Records, Fringe Box Office

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/

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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.

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.

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.

Kittie Klaw: interview on her Saucy Victorian Values
By Simone Baird.  First Published in Time Out London : Aug 2007

Ministry of Burlesque founder Kirsty L Allan (aka Kittie Klaw) tells Time Out why harking back to the Victorian age is a necessary step in looking to the future…

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