CAST
Known as "The Original King of Boylesque" & "The Godfather of Neo-Boylesque." He is a Stripperformance Artist/Actor/Dancer who has performed in New York & abroad since 1988. A Pioneer in the 90s burlesque revival who has been stripping since 1992 & remains a leading influence in the international scene. Won the 1st-ever King of Boylesque title at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas 2006. - Photography by Miss Sea Breeze
Russell Bruner is Vaudevillian sex appeal in seersucker and straw boaters! A mischievous, mustachioed devil of a man, Russell is a celebrated physical comedian, variety artist, swing dancer, emcee and burlesque peeler. As a performer and choreographer, Russell has recently won 3 titles at the world renowned Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend held in Las Vegas: “King of Burlesque 2012″ and Best Group & Best Duo 2013 - Photograph by Lorenzo Chuca
2013's King of Burlesque! He’s the rough and tumble Johnny... and like your morning cup of coffee, he’s strong, black, and keeps you going all day long! Ray, has headlined at burlesque festivals and shows across the U.S., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand with his smouldering, sexy, and frequently avant garde solo acts. Trained in contemporary dance, acrobatics, capoeira, and pole dancing. Photograph by - ?????????????????????
"The No-Pantser Romancer"..."The Prince of Burlesque". Las Vegas 'Burlesque Hall of Fame' named him the world's “Most Innovative 2011", and along with “The Temptress of Twirl”, Ms. Frenchie Kiss, Jett is half of the 2012 Burlesque Hall of Fame’s “World’s Best Duo”. "Jett's innovative, artistic, silly, sexy, scandalous, sophisticated, and elegant performances are male striptease at its finest. He is the internationally beloved icon of glamour, passion, and lusty elegance.
He’s the sweet and charming Johnny - also known as the “Asian Invasion” of burlesque... and if you think you like his crouching tiger, just wait until you see his hidden dragon! Trained in contemporary dance, theater, and vault staff, he creates nostalgic, witty, and lively acts that are immediately accessible to every audience. He is also an experienced professional choreographer and teacher.
Unique and theatrical, the ‘Johnnies’ re-imagine the classic conventions of Bettie Page and Gypsy Rose Lee and create a genuine male counterpart with a strong base in dance, theatre, and acrobatics. World titles include BHoF's “Best Group 2011", “Artists of the Year 2010” by the Burlesque Innovation Guild and named in the Top 10 performers in the world by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine two years in a row.
Tamzen is a trained Dancer, Acrobat, and Aerialist. Her skills include: Contemporary Dance, Ballet and Circus Skills: Acrobatics, Hand Balance, Hand to Hand, Aerial: Cord de Lisse, Silks, Hoop, Chain, and Harness work.Before becoming a performer she competed in gymnastics as part of the GB national squad. Perfomance credits include: Batman Live, Ellie Golding's ‘Starry Eyed’ video & Sherlock Holmes 'Game of shadows'.
Zoe is a professional circus artist based in London. Born in France and raised in California, she originally trained as a competitive gymnast for 11 years until she moved to London in 2005 and rediscovered her love of being upside down! specialised in handbalancing, she is also skilled in aerial hoop, corde lisse, silks and static trapeze. Zoe is also a well-respected circus teacher and in 2014 was chosen by the Circus Space to represent them in Montreal at the ENC
CREATIVE
After years many working in theatre Sean turned his focus to the ‘glamorous’ world of Cabaret & Burlesque. He has been Production Manager for; Polly Rae, The Puppini Sisters, & ‘The London Burlesque Festival’ 2007–2011 and produced a number of critically acclaimed shows, including ‘A Frisky and Mannish Christmas’ & ‘Frisky and Mannish’s Christmas Mess…age’ at the Lyric theatre. He was also the Creative Director of ‘An Evening of Burlesque’, touring burlesque show. - Photograph by Jon Gee
Dusty is a singer, actor, compere and director and a leading figure on the 'new cabaret' scene. He has performed internationally and throughout the UK in a huge variety of cabaret and burlesque shows and six different solo shows. His directing credits include The Winter of Our Discontent at the Arcola Tent, Prospero's Tavern at London Wonderground, Black Cat Cabaret at Café de Paris (which won the 2013 London Cabaret Award for 'Best Production') and numerous plays - Photograh by Michel Dierickx
Nathan is a freelance Lighting Designer and Light Artist. A recent graduate of Rose Bruford College with a BA(Hons) in Lighting Design. He has a passion for Installation, Site specific and Immersive work. Design credits include; 'The Last Five Years' Greenwich Theatre, 'Beyond the Christmas Cabaret' The Clapham Grand & 'An Intimate Encounter With Julian Clary' Rose Bruford