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Dianté Lodge / @diantelodge is currently in the ensemble in EVITA in London's West End! Theatre credits include: MJ The Musical (Prince Edward); Matilda (Cambridge); Peter Pan (The London Palladium); Carousel (Kilworth House); Best of West End (Royal Albert Hall); Coppelia (Cockpit). Film credits include: Snow White (Disney). Television credits include: Royal Variety Performance 2020 (ITV). Workshop credits include: Burlesque; Play On!; Sinbad; KIN. Music video credits include: Hip Neck Spine (Daphne Guinness); Twisted & Black British (V V Brown). Movement director/choreographer credits include: Remembrance Monday (Seven Dials Playhouse); Charity (BFI). Training: Laine Theatre Arts. Want to try our Broadway fitness program for free? www.builtforthestage.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe DeRosa had time to kill before he got honored on Ron Bennington's show, so he dropped in on his dear friends Jay and Bob. Since he's last been on the Bonfire, Joe has moved to Austin to join the Rogan-sphere and got killed in a horror movie. | Jay, Bob, and Joe argue over who is the meanest guy in their group of comedian friends. | Jay theorizes that Courtney Love was just coming into her hotness when Kurt killed himself. | They view photos of Mickey Rourke before and after his face change. | When DeRosa leaves, Bobby pulls out his new A.I. Grok boyfriend named Valentine. It seems the two have already been intimate! Joe DeRosa's YouTube special "I Never Promised You A Rose Garden" is out now! *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Jess Folley has been a popstar for almost a decade and she's still only 22. At 14 she won The Voice Kids and later triumphed on X Factor: The Band, with pop group RLY. Since then she's been carving out a career as a songwriter and releasing music under her own name. Jess tells Datshiane Navanayagam about stepping into the corset and heels made famous by Christina Aguilera to play the lead role of Ali Rose in Burlesque the Musical in the West End. Women whose data was leaked after they signed up to a dating safety app have become the target of harassment online. Tea Dating Advice, or Tea as it's known, was set up in the US with a view to allowing women-only-users to do background checks and share their experiences of men they had been dating. But a data breach has seen images, posts and comments from more than 70,000 women who signed up leaked. Datshiane speaks to BBC World Service reporter Jacqui Wakefield and sociologist Dr Jenny van Hooff about the risks of online dating.Research has been published which could pave the way for reducing the incidence of Alzheimer's in women. It shows women with the disease have lower levels of omega fatty acids than men. There's been debate about whether we should be taking fish oil supplements for some time, so will this answer the question? Datshiane is joined by Dr Cristina Legido Quigley, the lead researcher for this study from Kings College London and Dr Susan Kohlhaas from Alzheimer's Research UK which helped fund the work. Former journalist-turned-bestselling-author Elodie Harper has gained a reputation for re-drafting ancient history to centre the women hidden in the margins. Her trilogy The Wolf Den breathed life into the prostituted, enslaved women whose names can still be seen graffitied on the walls of the brothel at Pompeii. Elodie talks to Datshiane about her latest book, Boudicca's Daughter, in which she's turned her imagination to ancient Britain and the women who rose up against Roman rule in the First Century AD, led by the warrior queen Boudicca.Presenter: Datshiane Navanayagam Producer: Andrea Kidd
Subscribers can enjoy exclusive, extended conversations from this podcast. To subscribe, go to BumpInTheRoad.Substack.com Magdalena Giovanna Rosa is a woman who has bravely navigated the tumultuous waters of divorce, loneliness, and self-discovery. Her story is one of resilience, empowerment, and the quest for self-love. Magdalena's journey began with a typical narrative: a marriage that seemed ideal but quickly turned lonely. After 17 years of feeling disconnected, she embarked on a solo retreat during which she found the courage to confront her feelings, leading her to seek a separation from her husband. This decision, while initially liberating, was just the beginning of a tumultuous path. But tumultuous paths can lead to remarkable insights and break throughs and so it was with Magdalena as she navigated her own loneliness and the societal pressures that often accompany divorce. Divorce, she warned, is a form of grief, And in facing that grief she also entered a period of self-discovery that led her to explore everything from poetry to burlesque dancing. Join us as we explore the beauty of self-discovery, the importance of vulnerability, and the magic that unfolds when we choose to be present in our lives. What they're saying: “This is a beautiful book about life, its imperfections, its challenges, and its joys. It is a book of hope and wisdom for all of us facing a bump in the road.” –Pragito Dove “Pat has woven together beautiful stories of life setbacks that have been transformed into spiritual growth. This book is a gift and a must-read for souls experiencing pain and yearning for growth.” –Gary Hensel Learn more at Follow Bump on: ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️
Hollywood actor Alan Alda has devoted his life to science, by taking his acting and communication skills off the screen and into the laboratory.Alan grew up in a show business family and spent his childhood touring with a burlesque show run by his parents.He eventually made a name for himself in showbiz, becoming well-known and much-loved for his performances in M.A.S.H. and The West Wing, as well as his roles in many Hollywood films.Alan is also famous for his love of science.He wrote Dear Albert for the stage, based on the love letters of Albert Einstein, which reveal Einstein as a beautifully passionate man.Alan has used his acting for the good of science by teaching communication skills to scientists so they might make their work better known and better understood.Further informationFirst broadcast December 2016.2025 update: Alan has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but he says he's managing it well. Alan is still working occasionally, most recently in the TV remake of his 1981 film ‘The Four Seasons'.You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.This episode of Conversations explores science, science communication, MASH, television, Hollywood, silver screen, acting, show biz families, family business, Vietnam, origin stories, memoir.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.
International award-winning burlesque dancer Jessabelle Thunder joins Nicole to talk about why so many partners say they're cool with burlesque - until they're not. She shares how she transformed from a shy girl into a commanding headliner, the different styles of burlesque dancing, and the time she broke her ankle on stage mid-show. Jessabelle also relives a London date with an Irish DJ who argued he should be allowed to say the N-word. Plus, Nicole forgets her meds, spirals on the future of AI, and goes to a pet psychic to figure out why Cylde be biting.Watch this episode on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@WhyWontYouDateMePodcastSupport this podcast and get discounts by checking out our sponsors:» Quince: Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/dateme for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.» Squarespace: Head to squarespace.com/DATEME to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DATEME.» Mint Mobile: This year, skip breaking a sweat AND breaking the bank. Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at mintmobile.com/DATEME.View all of our sponsors and discounts codes at wwydm.notion.site/sponsors.Follow:Tour Dates: linktr.ee/nicolebyerwastakenYouTube: @WhyWontYouDateMePodcastTikTok: @whywontyoudatemepod Instagram: @nicolebyerX: @nicolebyerNicole's book, #VERYFAT #VERYBRAVE: indiebound.org/book/9781524850746This is a Headgum podcast. Follow Headgum on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok. Advertise on Why Won't You Date Me? via Gumball.fm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Pirates and Fratellis and bats, oh my! Wheelers and Mombi and electroshock therapy, oh my! It's the 100th episode of Release Date Rewind, and what a way to celebrate with an adventurous summer 1985 double feature of The Goonies and Return to Oz. Mark welcomes '80s girl Solana Sorrento back on the pod to go on a bike ride (The Goonies walked so Stranger Things could run!) and try on a few pretty heads (Disney's Oz is intense!). Before we had TikTok, there was Tik-Tok! Also, find out how The Goonies is connected to Burlesque and where the abandoned Land of Oz amusement park is.
The Beatles' sojourn in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg during the early 1960s is part of music legend. As Julia Sneeringer reveals in A Social History of Early Rock ‘n' Roll in Germany: Hamburg from Burlesque to The Beatles, 1956-69 (Bloomsbury, 2018), though, this was just the most famous episode in the neighborhood's momentous engagement with rock ‘n' roll during that period, one of importance not just to music history but to the history of modern Germany. Located as it was outside the walls of the medieval city, St. Pauli was known for centuries as the entertainment quarter of Hamburg. The neighborhood had only recently recovered from the hardships of the postwar era when German club owners began booking English bands to play the new style of music that had just been introduced in Europe. The performances quickly proved a hit among teenage Germans, who flocked to out-of-the-way venues to watch the acts perform. As Sneeringer details, the encounters changed everyone involved, giving the musicians the chance to hone their skills and develop their style while through their participation the young men and women in the audience pushed against the conservative social boundaries imposed on them by their families and their society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
The Beatles' sojourn in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg during the early 1960s is part of music legend. As Julia Sneeringer reveals in A Social History of Early Rock ‘n' Roll in Germany: Hamburg from Burlesque to The Beatles, 1956-69 (Bloomsbury, 2018), though, this was just the most famous episode in the neighborhood's momentous engagement with rock ‘n' roll during that period, one of importance not just to music history but to the history of modern Germany. Located as it was outside the walls of the medieval city, St. Pauli was known for centuries as the entertainment quarter of Hamburg. The neighborhood had only recently recovered from the hardships of the postwar era when German club owners began booking English bands to play the new style of music that had just been introduced in Europe. The performances quickly proved a hit among teenage Germans, who flocked to out-of-the-way venues to watch the acts perform. As Sneeringer details, the encounters changed everyone involved, giving the musicians the chance to hone their skills and develop their style while through their participation the young men and women in the audience pushed against the conservative social boundaries imposed on them by their families and their society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies
The Beatles' sojourn in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg during the early 1960s is part of music legend. As Julia Sneeringer reveals in A Social History of Early Rock ‘n' Roll in Germany: Hamburg from Burlesque to The Beatles, 1956-69 (Bloomsbury, 2018), though, this was just the most famous episode in the neighborhood's momentous engagement with rock ‘n' roll during that period, one of importance not just to music history but to the history of modern Germany. Located as it was outside the walls of the medieval city, St. Pauli was known for centuries as the entertainment quarter of Hamburg. The neighborhood had only recently recovered from the hardships of the postwar era when German club owners began booking English bands to play the new style of music that had just been introduced in Europe. The performances quickly proved a hit among teenage Germans, who flocked to out-of-the-way venues to watch the acts perform. As Sneeringer details, the encounters changed everyone involved, giving the musicians the chance to hone their skills and develop their style while through their participation the young men and women in the audience pushed against the conservative social boundaries imposed on them by their families and their society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts
The Beatles' sojourn in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg during the early 1960s is part of music legend. As Julia Sneeringer reveals in A Social History of Early Rock ‘n' Roll in Germany: Hamburg from Burlesque to The Beatles, 1956-69 (Bloomsbury, 2018), though, this was just the most famous episode in the neighborhood's momentous engagement with rock ‘n' roll during that period, one of importance not just to music history but to the history of modern Germany. Located as it was outside the walls of the medieval city, St. Pauli was known for centuries as the entertainment quarter of Hamburg. The neighborhood had only recently recovered from the hardships of the postwar era when German club owners began booking English bands to play the new style of music that had just been introduced in Europe. The performances quickly proved a hit among teenage Germans, who flocked to out-of-the-way venues to watch the acts perform. As Sneeringer details, the encounters changed everyone involved, giving the musicians the chance to hone their skills and develop their style while through their participation the young men and women in the audience pushed against the conservative social boundaries imposed on them by their families and their society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music
The Beatles' sojourn in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg during the early 1960s is part of music legend. As Julia Sneeringer reveals in A Social History of Early Rock ‘n' Roll in Germany: Hamburg from Burlesque to The Beatles, 1956-69 (Bloomsbury, 2018), though, this was just the most famous episode in the neighborhood's momentous engagement with rock ‘n' roll during that period, one of importance not just to music history but to the history of modern Germany. Located as it was outside the walls of the medieval city, St. Pauli was known for centuries as the entertainment quarter of Hamburg. The neighborhood had only recently recovered from the hardships of the postwar era when German club owners began booking English bands to play the new style of music that had just been introduced in Europe. The performances quickly proved a hit among teenage Germans, who flocked to out-of-the-way venues to watch the acts perform. As Sneeringer details, the encounters changed everyone involved, giving the musicians the chance to hone their skills and develop their style while through their participation the young men and women in the audience pushed against the conservative social boundaries imposed on them by their families and their society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies
The Beatles' sojourn in the St. Pauli district of Hamburg during the early 1960s is part of music legend. As Julia Sneeringer reveals in A Social History of Early Rock ‘n' Roll in Germany: Hamburg from Burlesque to The Beatles, 1956-69 (Bloomsbury, 2018), though, this was just the most famous episode in the neighborhood's momentous engagement with rock ‘n' roll during that period, one of importance not just to music history but to the history of modern Germany. Located as it was outside the walls of the medieval city, St. Pauli was known for centuries as the entertainment quarter of Hamburg. The neighborhood had only recently recovered from the hardships of the postwar era when German club owners began booking English bands to play the new style of music that had just been introduced in Europe. The performances quickly proved a hit among teenage Germans, who flocked to out-of-the-way venues to watch the acts perform. As Sneeringer details, the encounters changed everyone involved, giving the musicians the chance to hone their skills and develop their style while through their participation the young men and women in the audience pushed against the conservative social boundaries imposed on them by their families and their society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture
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Sarah and Alex pick up the debate about the role of criticism triggered by the New York Times decision to take three critics off their customary beat. And apply the lessons to the extraordinary range of reactions to Burlesque. And Alex reports back from Jesus Christ Superstar at the Watermill and Top Hat at Chichester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#thesubstance #thelastshowgirl #truecrimecommunity #newseries Treat Mitch to a Coffee buymeacoffee.com/aesthetepodcastFor this inaugural edition of our new series “Travels With The Dark” we are blessed to have a return guest, painter Alexandra Carter. We will do a joyous deepest dive into the movie s“The Last Showgirl” and "The Substance" more on this episode. More on this special , new series we are offering, here:The nature of art and culture reception and evaluation can be as volatile and powerful as the IPO or the stock market. Here at “Journey of An Aesthete Podcast” we are more interested in appreciation and understanding than anything else.It is always the most joyous occasion when I have the fortune to discuss movies - or anything else - with our guest painter Alexandra Carter. We were both so impressed and enriched by two releases from last year, Gia Coppola's The Last Showgirl and Coralie Fargeat's The Substance, that we devoted two hours in this episode to discussing them. As is inevitably the case we covered many topics, including personal travels and the Burlesque community in Las Vegas, as well as political and social matters. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.Alexandra's notes on this episode:These two films explore aging, identity, and societal expectations of women in strikingly different but complementary ways. The Last Showgirl spoke to me personally, having spent time in Las Vegas—especially within the burlesque and showgirl community during an artist residency. Its characters and setting felt deeply authentic, with Las Vegas itself becoming a living, breathing presence. Both films touch on themes of loss, delusion, and the erasure of women as they age. While The Substance delivers a visceral, maximalist critique through body horror, The Last Showgirl offers a more intimate, melancholic take on similar ideas.Alexandra's Bio Alexandra Carter (b. 1985, Boston, MA) is a San Diego–based artist whose paintings explore themes of fertility, maternity, and transformation, often drawing on her upbringing on a cranberry farm in Massachusetts. She holds an MFA from Goldsmiths, University of London (2015), and a BA from Rhodes College (2009). Her recent solo exhibitions include the Middle Room and Luna Anaïs Gallery (both Los Angeles), Rogers Gallery (Las Vegas), the University of Minnesota (St. Paul), and Oolong Gallery (San Diego), with additional solo shows at Fusion Gallery (Turin, Italy), Southfork (Memphis), Proyecto'ace Foundation (Buenos Aires), and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art. Carter has participated in numerous residencies, including the Kone Foundation's Saari Residence (Finland), KulturKontakt Austria (Vienna), Rogers Art Loft (Las Vegas), Qwatz (Rome), Vice~Versa Foundation (Goa, India), the Kentucky Foundation for Women (Prospect, KY), and Graniti Murales (Sicily).Alexandra's Socialswww.alexandra-carter.com@alexandracarterstudio#giacoppola #demimoore #pamelaanderson #feminism #biology #reproduction #sexuality #wellness #health #bodyhorror #gothic #horror #fitness #aerobics #exercise #nature #culture #media #internet #socialmedia #internet #politics #jamieleecurtis #playboy #cinema #theatre #panting #portraitpainting #mother #children #maternity Series title: Travels With the Dark: Stories from humans in the “Limit- Experience”This “special” episode is the first in what promises to be a series concerning real occurrences of human beings when they are brought into or more aptly, up against “limit-experience”, a phrase from French and German philosophers that attempts to describe in the most general way what human beings undergo when they are thrust into situations that push them to their limits and conditions of maximum intensity. While originally this was intended to be a series in the “True Crime” genre I wondered to myself if subject and theme could extended outward.It might not even only encompass the most negative aspect of human experience.
“As the world changes, what place do my polyamorous romantic comedy novels have in our society? If the world now understands and somewhat accepts open relationships, is there even a need for my novels? These novels are for pre-pandemic times, BEFORE a lot of things changed — so what happens now? Are they ‘subversive enough,' and is there a place for them?”These are some of the questions your host, polyamorous romcom indie author and Life Coach Sagan Morrow, explores in this episode of the Author Diary Entries podcast! We discuss the importance of subversion and politics as part of creative expression, Sagan's thought process in applying this to her Polyamorous Passions novels, examples of what this looks like in burlesque dance (including a play-by-play breakdown of the subtext for one of Babe Maverick's most recent burlesque performances), and the deeply sinister nature of the seemingly-innocent “You should smile more!” comment that men so often say to women (and the way you can subvert this through the creative expression of living life). Resources mentioned in this episode: Small Town Stilettos and the Polyamorous Passions romantic comedy series: SaganMorrow.com/books Sagan's burlesque persona (Babe Maverick) on Instagram: Instagram.com/babemaverick Life coaching with Sagan: https://saganmorrow.com/coaching/ Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Author Diary Entries podcast, episode 182 (let people enjoy “silly” art): https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/episodes/16955029-182-let-people-enjoy-things-in-defence-of-twilight-instagrammers Author Diary Entries podcast, episode 186 (why your “weird art” matters): https://www.buzzsprout.com/400015/episodes/17346188-186-the-art-of-creative-weirdness-and-an-ode-to-z-nation-burlesque-dancing-and-my-lady-jane Support the show
It's time for Tom to know about one of the greatest movies of all time. Burlesque. Let's get our producer on the Wagon Wheel Watusi! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
When BURLESQUE the musical opened at the Savoy Theatre in the West End this month, it received a huge variety of critical responses, from 5 star raves to 1 star pans in major outlets.In this review roundup, Mickey-Jo is reading from a selection of reviews as well as sharing his own insights about the show.•00:00 | introduction02:47 | The Guardian ★★★★★09:17 | The Telegraph ★★★★15:18 | The Stage / The Times ★★★21:35 | WhatsOnStage ★★★29:31 | Express ★★35:16 | Daily Mail ★About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 80,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textChinatown Cha-Cha is a documentary that follows 92 year-old previous nightclub owner/dancer Coby Yee as she decides to perform again and go on tour with the senior dance troupe Grant Avenue Follies. Ange is joined by director Luka Yuanyuan Yang and Cynthia Yee, one of the dancers/subjects of the film, to discuss how Chinese women were at the core of the Chinatown nightlife and burlesque scene in the 1950s, the powerful bond of sisterhood, and how starting a senior dance troupe gave some women finally a chance to feel free.This film is set in the heart of Chinatown, San Francisco, and was a part of the CAAMFest (Center for Asian American Media) Film Festival. Due to the elimination of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, CAAM stands to lose 40% of their annual budget. For more information, and to see how you can help, click hereTo see the Grant Avenue Follies perform live, click hereFollow Chinatown Cha-Cha on IGFollow the Grant Avenue Follies on IGFollow director Luka Yuanyuan Yang on IGSupport the showThanks for listening and for your support! We couldn't have won Best of the Bay Best Podcast in 2022 , 2023 , and 2024 without you! -- Fight fascism. Shop small. Use cash. -- Subscribe to our channel on YouTube for behind the scenes footage! Rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts! Visit our website! www.bitchtalkpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Listen every Tuesday at 9 - 10 am on BFF.FM
Sarah is still swanning it up in bella Italia (the country, not the restaurant), so Alex has brought in TheaterMania's editor-in-chief David Gordon to comb through two big stories in theatre this week. First of all, the turbulent Burlesque the Musical has had its opening night at the Savoy Theatre, with Alex giving his verdict on the production – and whether or not the behind-the-scenes controversy was over-sensationalised. Then – David reflects on his trip to Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts - where lines from a review spark public outcry from a production's director. Can creatives respond to reviews? And how does ALL of this play into what's happening at the New York Times? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tom is joined by poet and writer Nii Ayikwei Parkes and dance critic Lyndsey Winship to review the latest big screen to stage musical adaptation Burlesque the Musical, Matthias Glasner's German-language family drama Dying, and Disney Plus series Washington Black based on the hit book by Esi Edugyan.Plus, as the UK government announces an overhaul of water regulation, an installation at the Folkestone Triennial called Ministry of Sewers allows people to air their grievances about the state of the country's waterways. Co-creator Daniel Fernandez Pascual joins Tom to discuss.And what is UNESCO? Following the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the UN organisation, journalist Mara Hvistendahl explains what the organisation does, and what this news means for its future. Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Tim Bano
Last night, Mickey-Jo was invited to attend the gala opening night performance of BURLESQUE at the Savoy Theatre in London.The new musical, which premiered in Manchester last year, is based on the film of the same name starring Christina Aguilera and Cher.Amidst some alleged backstage controversy, here are Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the actual show onstage, and whether or not it is good enough for West End audiences this summer...•00:00 | introduction02:20 | synopsis / overview10:52 | adaptation issues18:14 | creative choices26:46 | biggest problems34:50 | performances43:23 | final thoughtsAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 80,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Last night, the stage musical adaptation of BURLESQUE, which premiered regionally in the UK last year, officially opened at the Savoy Theatre in London.Since before the London transfer began rehearsals, however, it has been surrounded by rumours of behind the scenes drama, with a change in creative team, a delayed first preview performance and, now an equity investigation.•00:00 | introduction03:30 | what we knew09:50 | first preview drama16:20 | equity involvementAbout Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: MickeyJoTheatre is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 80,000 subscribers. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Burlesque! In this special episode, West End Frame Editor Andrew Tomlins shares his review of Burlesque The Musical.Based on the 2010 film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, Burlesque The Musical premiered last year with runs in Manchester and Glasgow. The show has now transferred to the West End starring Orfeh, Jess Folley and Todrick Hall who has also directed and choreographed the production.Burlesque runs at the Savoy Theatre until 6th September 2025. Visit www.burlesqueonstage.com for info and tickets.This podcast is hosted by Andrew Tomlins. @AndrewTomlins32 Thanks for listening!Email: andrew@westendframe.co.ukVisit westendframe.co.uk for more info about our podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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238. Tune in this week as I share my heartfelt reflections from a transformative and life-affirming weekend: my trip to Davenport, Iowa, to perform at the grand opening of the Ecdysiast Art Museum, a one of a kind burlesque museum and performance venue. From reconnecting with old friends to meeting new ones, performing, and teaching, it was a weekend where I felt nourished, connected, and truly alive in my body. I also revisit journal prompts from a past episode, “What Nourishes Your Soul,” inviting you to reflect on what makes you feel most alive.~ ~ > A new way to work with me! The 5 Session Focus Series. ~ ~ < Email info@thewellnessheadquarters.com with "Tell me more" and I'll send you the details.AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-inflammatory to life which is here to help support you on your journey. Thank you!
Send us a textRewind to 17 to 23 July 2005, where tattoo regrets were permanent, burlesque entered the mainstream and Crazy Frog somehow got a record deal.
Si vous avez envie de vous détendre en famille au cinéma cet été, notez l'arrivée sur les écrans ce mercredi de la comédie "Certains l'aiment chauve", film réalisé par Camille Delamarre avec un duo inédit à l'écran, Kev Adams et Michaël Youn. Le premier a un vrai problème de calvitie précoce. Sa petite amie le quitte pour cette raison et c'est auprès de son oncle, joué par Michaël Youn, qu'il va chercher conseil Il faut dire que le tonton connait bien le sujet : la perte de ses cheveux a mis fin à sa carrière de chanteur de rock métal... Ecoutez Laissez-vous tenter de l'été avec Le Service Culture du 16 juillet 2025.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
The Fly Honey Show, a well-known Chicago arts variety show, hosts its last run this month at Thalia Hall, with a local focus. Across 15 seasons, the Fly Honeys built a following with a mix of burlesque, dance concert and party, along the way earning a reputation as hosting a joyful celebration of all bodies and identities. They're staging a grand finale this month that pays homage to Chicago's creative community with six unique performances on a custom stage at Thalia Hall. Along with 20 dancers and a nine-piece band, the show will feature special Chicago guests including Shawnee Dez, DJ CQQCHiFRUIT, Roy Kinsey, Chillona, Mariachi Sirenas, DJ Bonita Appleblunt and the Good Girls DJs. Director Erin Kilmurray stopped by to discuss the shows with Vocalo's Nudia Hernandez. Dig deeper into the story at wbez.org/vocalo, and find performance details at theflyhoneyshow.com.
Big changes are coming to the Golden Crew! Join Trevor, Tom, and Jenn as they make a major announcement about the future of the podcast (hint: we're broadening our horizons beyond just Carnival). This week: We review the decidedly un-Bahamian food options at Celebration Key (donuts and sushi, anyone?), share the miraculous Disney cruise rescue story where a 5-year-old and her dad both survived going overboard, and accidentally discover Tom Cruise news while Googling "cruise news." Plus, Tim from Australia sends us the wildest Speak Pipe yet about a very unique burlesque show performance that left us speechless. We also discuss the proliferation of Caesar salads, debate whether earworms are contagious, and somehow end up talking about Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter. Fair warning: This episode contains unexpected musical performances and a commitment to chocolate chip cookies.
We're heading into sexy territory with a dazzling trip to a galaxy far, far away... right in the heart of the Nevada desert! Join us for Myke TV's first review of The Empire Strips Back, a hilarious and risqué Star Wars Burlesque Parody show in Las Vegas. Then, we switch gears for an extra-special Disneyholic Patreon edition of the Great Big Game Show, filled to the brim with delightful Disney trivia!
Do you find stripping and nudity empowering or degrading? Burlesque performer Dita Von Teese says feminism is about respecting each other's choices, even if they wouldn't be your own.In this chat with Fearne, Dita charts her life from working in strip clubs in the 90s, to performing in sold out burlesque shows now. Painfully shy as a kid, Dita explains how turning herself into a femme fatale helped her feel confident and powerful in her own skin.Fearne and Dita talk about the joy of getting older and understanding more about how to handle your sexuality, and Dita reveals how she makes herself feel more sensual if she's not particularly in the mood...There's also advice about how to own your unique look and characteristics, and be more assertive in using your voice.Dita's new show, Diamonds and Dust, is on at London's Emerald Theatre now! Dita is also returning to the UK's grand stages in early 2026 with her most enchanting show to date: Nocturnelle. If you liked this episode of Happy Place, you might also like: Munroe Bergdorf Florence Given Zandra Rhodes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A beloved Pride tradition around the world is the roar of Dykes on Bikes: a fierce motorcade of motorcycle mamas who kick off the parade with a chrome-plated spectacle of queer power, and noise. They first rolled onto the scene at San Francisco Pride in the mid-'70s and quickly became a staple all over the world. Inspired by those heavy-metal heroines, Chicago's own Bikes and Mics emerged—a no-rules posse of queer performers, riders, and creatives. This year, the group celebrates their 10th anniversary with a high-octane Mad Max–themed ride, complete with leather, dust, and rumors of a Tina Turner impersonator showing up as Aunty Entity.Today, comedian and motorcycle mama Tamale Sepp joins us to dive into the wild, fabulous history of Bikes and Mics and Dykes on Bikes—two-wheeled revolutions led by fierce queer women who love a little heavy metal rumbling between their thighs.BIKES AND MICS: https://www.bikesandmics.comFOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:★ instagram.com/tamalerocks★ instagram.com/faustofernos★ instagram.com/marcfelionPlus-• JoJo Siwa cancels upcoming Chicago Pride performance amid controversy over dating a man. • Comedian Margaret Cho says Ellen DeGeneres was “not nice” and acted like a “mean girl.”• Sidetrack, one of the world's largest gay bars, plans to open the first-ever airport gay bar at Chicago's O'Hare Terminal 1.• Openly queer musician Daniel Hamrick hijacks a ‘Straight Pride' event with a trans power ballad.
Alaska and Willam celebrate 300 episodes of Hot Goss! They chat about Willam's viral video, the Burlesque musical, and the important artistic work of the Blue Roses Project in NOLA. Plus they are joined by Yusef and Brooklyn from ‘House on Fire' to talk about what it means to be a Miyake-Mugler. And they dive into the cave full of DM's to read your letters about girls with 14 inches and CD Cindys. Happy 300 Gosses! Follow @brooklynnnnn1_ @yusefhairnyc from House On FireFollow @bluerosesnola Listen to Race Chaser Ad-Free on MOM Plus Follow us on IG at @racechaserpod and click the link in bio for a list of organizations you can donate to in support of Black Lives Matter Rainbow Spotlight: Boy Crazy by Kesha FOLLOW ALASKA https://twitter.com/Alaska5000 https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000 https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQ FOLLOW WILLAM https://twitter.com/willam https://www.instagram.com/willam https://www.facebook.com/willam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1g RACE CHASER IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Alaska and Willam celebrate 300 episodes of Hot Goss! They chat about Willam's viral video, the Burlesque musical, and the important artistic work of the Blue Roses Project in NOLA. Plus they are joined by Yusef and Brooklyn from ‘House on Fire' to talk about what it means to be a Miyake-Mugler. And they dive into the cave full of DM's to read your letters about girls with 14 inches and CD Cindys. Happy 300 Gosses! Follow @brooklynnnnn1_ @yusefhairnyc from House On FireFollow @bluerosesnola Listen to Race Chaser Ad-Free on MOM Plus Follow us on IG at @racechaserpod and click the link in bio for a list of organizations you can donate to in support of Black Lives Matter Rainbow Spotlight: Boy Crazy by Kesha FOLLOW ALASKA https://twitter.com/Alaska5000 https://www.instagram.com/theonlyalaska5000 https://www.facebook.com/AlaskaThunder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vnKqhNky1BcWqXbDs0NAQ FOLLOW WILLAM https://twitter.com/willam https://www.instagram.com/willam https://www.facebook.com/willam https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrO9hj5VqGJufBlVJy-8D1g RACE CHASER IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode I continue my review of Broadway's Nostalgia Craze of the 1970s and beyond. Many of the musicals that emerged in the late 60s and very early 70s were also influenced by the incipient Nostalgia Craze, even if overall their shows were decidedly modern. HAIR, Jesus Christ Superstar, Godspell, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Applause all included musical sequences that recalled the Vaudeville era and Silver Age of Broadway. So nostalgia was in the air, and then No, No, Nanette sent it into the stratosphere! And all of this was before the nostalgia craze expanded to include the 1950s. Almost exactly one year after the premiere of Nanette the musical Grease opened on Broadway. It became wildly popular and ran for eight years on Broadway passing Fiddler to become the longest running musical of all time until A Chorus Line passed it. And Grease's enormous success set into motion a 1950s wing of the nostalgia craze by inspiring both the movie American Grafiiti (1973) and the TV show Happy Days (1974). The success of Nanette led directly to a 1973 revival Irene, the smash hit musical that opened in 1919 and became the longest running musical of its day. And Grease led directly to Over Here !, the 1974 musical in which the director, choreographer and producers of Grease attempted to do for the 1940s, what their previous show had done for the 1950s. The two still living Andrews Sisters, Patty and Maxine, where enticed to star in Over Here!, and the Sherman Brothers, of Disney fame, provided a terrific set of brand new very authentic sounding Big Band era style songs for them to swing. Broadway's Nostalgia Craze continued with a hit 1975 revival of the Jerome Kern Princess Theater musical Very Good Eddie, then in 1979 both the 1928 Edie Cantor vehicle Whoopee! and the 1930's style classic Burlesque show, Sugar Babies. It was inevitable that the movie 42nd Street itself would be transformed into a Broadway stage musical in 1980. That same season there was the Marx Brothers inspired revusical A Day In Hollywood A Night In The Ukraine. 1983 brought a hit revival of Rodgers & Hart's On Your Toes, and over the next decade there would be two Gershwin “revisals”, both of them so heavily reworked that they were given new titles: My One And Only in 1983, and Crazy For You in 1993. In between, came the Broadway debut of a 1937 London hit Me And My Girl in 1986. I would even include the 1980 blockbuster Annie in this category. Although it was, of course, an entirely new musical it certainly played on nostalgia for the comic strip and radio show Little Orphan Annie from the Depression Era, and smartly used that to echo the recession of the 1970's. Some people would say that the Nostalgia Craze never ended, at least as far as Broadway is concerned. Although, revivals of popular musicals have been part of the Broadway mix throughout most of its 120+ year history, the success of No, No, Nanette and its successors created a pattern and expectation that in every season – there should be at least enough revivals to fill out a Tony Award “Best Revival” category. And you could say that the immense popularity of City Center's Encore Series is an extension of the Nostalgia Craze, as well. I for one hope that we will never tire of rediscovering and reinventing the great musicals of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Excerpt of the 15 Jun 1936 Lux Radio Theatre broadcast of Burlesque, featuring Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler. This segment features Al Jolson singing three songs from the program, some comedy scripted between Jolson and Keeler, and even some of Ruby's tap dancing. The complete broadcast circulates with other Jolson radio shows on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.
Burlesque star Melody Sweets—singer, baker, producer—brings her sultry, witty new show Summer Fling to the Smith Center June 21.
Strap in and set phasers to risqué! Lucy Blueskies returns to the pod to dish all the juicy details about Slut Trek: Holodeck—the boldly burlesque Star Trek bash that beamed into Boston earlier this year. Our very own Damilan was on the ground (and maybe a little in the holosuite?) to witness the glorious chaos firsthand. We're talking drag kings, dazzling performance art, nerdy kink, and unapologetic Trek-loving queerness. Engage, indeed.
What is the art of creative weirdness? What are some great examples of creative weirdness, and how can YOU tap into your own creative weirdness when you are creating art (of any kind)? What is the ONE situation in which creative weirdness is NOT effective? Does art NEED to be “weird” in order to be powerful and incredible? What social commentary and feminist lenses can we view mainstream blockbuster action movies like Die Hard and Top Gun? We answer all of these questions and more in this episode of the Author Diary Entries podcast! We collectively, as a society, do NOT share our weirdness enough! So let's talk about that today, through the lens of creative weirdness in TV (this is essentially a rave review of Z Nation), creative weirdness in performance art (burlesque dancing and what makes the burlesque community so special in general), and creative weirdness in novels (My Lady Jane). Resources mentioned in this episode: Small Town Stilettos and the Polyamorous Passions series: SaganMorrow.com/books Sagan's burlesque persona (Babe Maverick) on Instagram: Instagram.com/babemaverick Solopreneur Diary Entries weekly newsletter: SaganMorrow.com/newsletter How to Active Your Intuition (to reconnect with yourself and create space for your creative weirdness to flourish) masterclass: SaganMorrow.com/masterclass Connect with Sagan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saganlives Connect with Sagan on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@saganlives Support the show
On this episode we welcome in Sailor St. Claire. We talk a lot about the world of Burlesque and how one comes to become a performer. The different paths they could have taken and how being an emcee is very similar to teaching college. We also learn about the many different projects Sailor is involved … Continue reading "The Moisture Festival Podcast – Sailor St. Claire"
Morgan Lorraine Gallo, host of "My Body, My Jokes," joins us to talk about eating disorder recovery and how to seek help if you are struggling! She teaches us how to listen to our bodies, the first steps we can take, how to continue our recovery, celebrate our wins, why decentering from men is helpful, and why community is so important. We also nibble on Burlesque, female friendship, the toxic comedy scene, reply guys, astrology, home ownership, and more.
Abigail Munn (Artistic Director - Circus Bella) Since its inception, Abigail Munn has been directing, creating, and producing new work for Circus Bella. Along with the more conventional duties she has also served as the company's truck driver, catering service and laundress. An accomplished dancer, choreographer, and aerialist, Munn holds a BFA in Modern Dance from UC Santa Barbara. As a child, born and raised in SF, she appeared with the Pickle Family Circus, and with Zoppe Italian Family Circus, Lone Star Circus, the Moisture Festival, the New Pickle Circus, Cabaret Verdelet, Circus Cabaret, Tease-O-Rama, Va Voom Room, and The Velvet Hammer Burlesque. Munn was commended in the NY Times for her performance in Alma Esperanza Cunningham's Princess. Munn co-directed the nouveau-vaudeville troupe Kitty Bang, an internationally recognized three-time “Best of the Bay” winner that is influential in the modern Burlesque resurgence. Over the past few years Abigail has become increasingly involved in advocacy work for the Circus Arts. When transitioning Circus Bella performers to Employees, she became aware that the current workers compensation rates and policy descriptions in California were way out of step with the current reality of the Circus Industry. Munn embarked on a one-woman quest to help change this and after initiating a study from the Workers Comp Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), rates were significant lowered (by 80%) for ALL Circus Companies in CA. In addition, she is a founding member and on the board of the American Circus Alliance. TICKETS: ALL SHOWS FREE! WEB SITE: https://www.circusbella.org/circusintheparks TRAILER: https://youtu.be/03EWKXnnGIc AUDIO CLIPS: https://www.circusbella.org/press-audio-trailer-clips-cip FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/circusbella/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/circusbella/
232. Tune in this week for the first interview in my four-part series The Heart of Friendship, where we explore how connection, sisterhood, and shared growth shape our lives and become essential parts of living a meaningful, wholehearted life.This episode features my dear friend and burlesque dance partner of 21 years, Darlinda Just Darlinda (yes, that's her name!). We dive into the story of how we met, what it's been like to perform together for over two decades as The Schlep Sisters, and how touring the world, traveling side by side, and sharing the stage has shaped our friendship.We also reflect on how we've supported each other through the highs and lows—navigating health challenges, evolving as artists and women, and truly growing up together in the glitter and grit of showgirl life. It's a joyful, real, and deeply loving conversation.~ ~ > A new way to work with me! The 5 Session Focus Series. ~ ~ < Email info@thewellnessheadquarters.com with "Tell me more" and I'll send you the details.AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the podcast of bringing positively anti-inflammatory to life which is here to help support you on your journey. Thank you!
In this episode of YAS Podcast, host Daisy Ducati speaks with Mx. Pucks A'Plenty, a burlesque performer, producer, and sex educator based in Seattle. The conversation explores Mx. Pucks A'Plenty's journey into burlesque, their identities as a Black, fat, non-binary, queer, and disabled individual, and how these have shaped their activism and performance. They also discuss the challenges of organizing sex-positive events, the importance of centering BIPOC voices in burlesque, and the impact of the current political climate on funding for arts and DEI efforts. The episode highlights the creation and significance of events like What the Funk Festival and Fat Con.Follow Pucks: @pucksaplentyFollow Daisy: @daisyducatiFollow AMD: @amdavies_Support heauxprahs everywhere on yasstore.shopProduced by YAS WorkMx. Pucks A'Plenty's Journey and IdentitiesDiscovering BurlesqueThe Intersection of Burlesque and Sex WorkCommunity Care in Seattle's Sex Positive SceneThe Birth of 'What The Funk'The Importance of Centering BIPOC Voices in BurlesqueAdvice for Emerging Performers and OrganizersIntroducing Fat Con: A Celebration of Fat BodiesConnecting Fat Liberation with BDSM and PerformanceSecuring Funding for Marginalized ArtistsNavigating Political Challenges in Arts Funding
Bobbie Burlesque of LA talks about his lengthy career in burlesque from fan to producer, from influential Los Angeles shows in the 2000s to the Exquisite Burlesque Festival. After a hiatus, Bobbie is taking on stages again to take on ambitions not yet realized. He and Viktor Devonne talk cat dad, gay voice, theatrical administrative roles, peacocks, business, and putting on a show. This chat was recorded on May 8, 2025. Give love to the folks… Bobbie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bobbieburlesque/ & https://www.instagram.com/seductionburlesque/ & https://www.instagram.com/exquisiteburlesquefest/ More Bobbie: https://www.facebook.com/bobbie.burlesque.2025/ More Viktor: http://www.instagram.com/viktordevonne More WEBurlesque: http://www.instagram.com/weburlesque FOOTCLOTHES! Get 10% off your order with the code VIKTORDEVONNE at FOOTCLOTHES.COM