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"Firstly, let me congratulate Burlesque Blue for being a kick-ass new event on the scene! There's a real saturation of burlesque nights in the UK and many of them are entirely unnecessary but not Burlesque Blue; a well-managed, varied line-up and some great tunes for the after-show dancing.
I see a lot of burlesque and have had to sit through some pretty dire shows so I'm always a wee bit apprehensive when I visit a new night that has no track record. No need to worry with Burlesque Blue! The venue (Rudi's Blues Cafe) is a dedicated music venue with a sizeable stage and great sound system and a fantastic lighting rig so the tech side of the show was faultless. They even had a follow-spot!
The show was a complete sell-out with a great two-tier ticketing system which allowed those who wanted to pay a little more to guarantee a seat at a table near the stage with the added bonus of goodie bags and being able to have your photo taken with the performers. I think there was also table service!
There was a real party feel before the show and the audience whooped, cheered and squealed at all the right moments and all the acts received a great response.
A newcomer to the burlesque stage, Olympia Rose opened the show with a song; the fantastic showstopper from Gypsy, "You Gotta Get a Gimmick" - what a set of pipes on that girl! Currently studying musical theatre, I anticipate this girl has a great career on the stage. Olympia returned later in the evening to sing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend".
I was delighted to have the opportunity to meet the very lovely Golden Delicious. Not only is she as sweet as the apple from the tree of knowledge; she's just about as naughty! Her acts included fantastic costumes and a real cheeky sense of humour that screams true burlesque. This lady could be dropped in 1920's New York and have no trouble becoming a star on the Vaudeville stage. A new favourite.
The ever-wonderful (and good friend of RwP) Beatrix Von Bourbon dazzled with a breathtaking fan-dance. There’s no question that Beatrix is one of the top performers in the UK with her unique look and tightly choreographed acts.
Red-headed songstress Lucille Burn brought some real cabaret stardom with her numbers. Singing old classics in her sultry style; Lucille brought the house down with her renditions of "Mein Herr" from Cabaret, "I Wanna Be Loved By You", "Why Don't You Do Right?" and "Get Happy". I know I'm biased but I really do feel that a quality burlesque night needs a singer and Lucille Burn is one of the best.
The final name on the bill was reigning Bizarre Queen of Burlesque, Daiquiri Dusk! A fabulous "Feeling Good" fandance and an adorable strip to "Oh So Quiet" sung by Olympia (I was jealous - I sing that song!) showed the audience why Bizarre Magazine and the MoB chose her as the winner of the UK-wide Battle of Burlesque!
Big congrats to Lady L for pulling it all together and I look forward to the next time burlesque glamour comes to Rotherham!"
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