#burlesqueidol

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Had a good ol’ gork, foot tap and giggle at this year’s touring Empire Strips Back Burlesque show tonight in my home town of Newcastle Australia 🇦🇺 , it’ll never get old. They have productions that tour all over the world 🌍 how groovy is that! Good to see so many locals out too at the @civictheatrenewcastle . A fantastic production, great sound and lighting. Their was a Wookiee sound off comp amongst the crowd to see who sounded most like Chewy, (the big furry guy from Star Wars that seems to have a constant phlegm rattle, haha). I’ll just say that I’m glad I haven’t quit my day job with my Wookiee sound-a-like as I literally sound like this looks👉🏼 “Glug-glug-glug-glug-glug..” 🤦🏼‍♀️😬 Fantastic performances as always 🎭 (from them, not me 😂) sexy star troopers are the best star troopers, and speaking of performance and Burlesque, who has their tickets for the current @burlesqueidolaustralia Tour..? The final will be at this year’s @kurrikurrinostalgiafestival too. Let’s gooooooooooo! ✊🏼 www.burlesqueidolaustralia.com #BurlesqueIdolAustralia #BurlesqueIdol #Burlesque #EmpireStripsBack #empirestripsbacktour #CivicTheatreNewcastle #Wookiee #Newcastlensw #PearlDavies #StarWars #StarWarsBurlesque https://www.instagram.com/p/Btq-pRgHp2E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jff4fu1f2bvg

[diaryofalondonshowgirl]

Photo by @photostorm98065 #BrideofFrankenstein #MissAmelia #Showgirl #BurlesqueIdol #burlesque (at Hippodrome Casino)

[whatkatiediduk]

Tempest Rose @hobtempestrose backstage at London's Burlesque Idol wearing one of our red cherry blossom corsets looking fabulous!
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Tempest backstage at tonight's #burlesqueidol @century_soho wearing a fabulous @whatkatiediduk corset!! #whatkatiedid #houseofburlesqueuk #burlesqueidol

[curvecreation]

Exciting news!! @daisyjean_floral is now a national sponsor of Burlesque Idol Australia! 💋💋 #bigthings #burlesqueidol #daisyjeanfloral

[tempestrose]

Burlesque Idol 2015 - Reigning Queen Pearl Grey!

Ladies and Gentlemen tonight is the night! Burlesque Idol is back! We're so excited to kick start our 6th season with a bang! To warm you up in preparation for the start of a new series we thought we would catch up with 2014's winner PEARL GREY!!

Hi Pearl! So, How does it feel to be the current Burlesque Idol Winner? 

Obviously it feels fantastic!  I've not been doing burlesque for very long, but I have really enjoyed the process all the way through.  It's done wonders for my confidence and I just feel so much happier in myself for having found a massively fun way to let my crazy and naughty sides out!

Tell us a little bit about the finale show day?  On the day of the final I was full of butterflies!  But when I got to the venue and joined the other performers in getting ready, I think we all started to calm down!  I'd never performed at the Drury Club before and it was a great space to perform in.  The audience, as usual, were fantastic and got behind all of the acts performing.  Overall it was a brilliant experience.

What was the inspiration for your winning routine?  Since I first started Burlesque back in November 2013, I had this idea of making my persona very 'British' but with a rebellious streak that links back to, what is for me, the true meaning of Burlesque - to be an absurd and comic imitation of something.  I like to juxtapose iconic British images or figures against unlikely scenarios or moments from popular culture.  So I decided to team Elizabeth 1st with MC Hammer.  Like you do!

What advice would you give to others thinking of entering Burlesque Idol?  Simple.  Do it!  It provides such a great platform for new or established performers to showcase a new or favourite act.  Its a great way to extend your network and you meet some wonderful people.  My advice would be to not get too bogged down with the 'competition' element. I had absolutely zero expectations of winning and even if I hadn't it wouldn't have altered just how much fun I had in the process.

What's next for Pearl Grey? Well, I'm excited to be working with Silent Moon Studios on developing the costume for my next routine.  As I'm a bit of a costumier myself I'm happy to be working with other burlesquers on their outfits.  I'm hoping to tour festivals internationally this year and hopefully take on performing and costuming full time for 2015.  Mostly though, I just hope to keep enjoying myself, being inspired and doing what makes me happy!

You can check out Pearl's winning act here!

and GOOD LUCK to all those ladies competing in tonight and all of 2015's heats! Bring on another Burlesque Idol Year!!!

If Pearl has inspired you and you'd like to have a go at one of our heats and be in with a chance of becoming Burlesque Idol 2015 - you can apply here!!!

[pearldavies]

Hey 'Straya 👋🏼are you guys getting amongst the fabulous @burlesqueidolaustralia 🇦🇺 This production is the funniest I've been too and has Australias most talented #Burlesque artists including funny girl comedic artist @hannie.raegan ! Head on over to their site for more details and links for tickets, oh and hey, you can even get presents at these shows, with love from meeeeeeeee! 🎁 💃🏼D-A-T-E-S💃🏼 3rd March MELBOURNE at @24_moons_bar Saturday 4th March - HOBART at @thegrandpoobahbar Saturday 11th March - CANBERRA at @canberratheatrecentre Friday 17th March - BRISBANE at the @judithwrightcentre Sunday 19th March - My homie 🏡 NEWCASTLE at @lizottesrestaurants Thursday 23rd March - SYDNEY at @oxfordartfactory #BurlesqueIdol #BurlesqueIdolAustralia #PearlDavies #PearlDaviesMedia #PDAUSTour #burlylife #burlesque #burly #PearlDaviesSponsorship #pinup #pinuplife #pinupgirlstyle #australianburlesque #burlesqueaustralia #australianpinup (at Australia)

[ministryofculture]

Anyone know the name of this amazing Aussie #burlesque performer from #BurlesqueIdol ? (at The Slipper Room)

[mayanempire]

Soulful sexy burlesque #burlesque #burlesqueidol (at The Slipper Room)

[agentfenris]

Champagne Snuggletime Celebrations #burlesqueidol @odettecoquette & #DoctorWho #UK #USA #showgirllife

[bebevanderbelt]

#Cheekettes at #BurlesqueIdol!

[leelawillparade]

Show poster, Designed by yours truly :)

[tempestrose]

Happy New Year! Keep the old & feel Brand New! - Silent Moon Studios Guest Blog

Serine Tucci of Silent Moon Studios is resident Costume Fairy Godmother and sponsor for Burlesque Idol. We've invited Serine to write a guest blog for House of Burlesque each month. Here is her very first instalment for the month of January... Over to you Serine! 

'Happy New Year to you all, I do hope you've recovered from the festive Gin soaking we've all had. As I sit here with my glass of Brut, watching my ginger cat play with the cork, I find myself contemplating the year ahead, and especially the event of the social calendar: Burlesque Idol.  We must all do Miss Tempest Rose proud this year, and try our utter best to be as glamorous and effortlessly chic as possible, especially when stepping out to see one of her shows.   I shall be aiding you on this journey as Costume Fairy Godmother with tips and hints, perhaps a few sentimental digressions, and copious quantities of Irish Coffee.

 As we all know, frugal January is time to sit on our slightly plumper behinds and create the illusion that we have a brand new outfit (and that we have a miracle regime) by sleight of hand and magical trickery.  The secret weapon in our arsenal: Our favourite corset.  Wear it underneath your trusty go-to dress and transform yourself from fabulous to mesmerizing without even ever having hit the gym!  If your dress is not made of a stretchy modern fabric, you may need to do a few minor alterations.  My best corset fits so beautifully and is utterly forgiving for up to three dress sizes!

 January is also time to be bold! This is not the time for fear.  We must remember that good old wartime spirit and 'Make Do and Mend'! Sitting on my bookshelf, snuggled in between Sin City and my Italian phrasebook, is a rather wonderful book about Modern Home Dressmaking, published in 1940.  When in doubt, and when cash is low: Renovate!!! Turn a two piece suit into a tunic dress or playful romper!  If you can't return that dress you bought in the sales and you have the skills: change a neckline, hemline or take the sleeves off!   If you are too scared to unpick a stitch, then ask your mum, your auntie, or a hands-on best friend to help you out to restructure something old or new – into something sexy and wonderful.

  On the other hand, if you've just got an incredibly gorgeous corset to show off, even if you've worn it 100 times before, don't hesitate! The best thing to do is grab your best pair of heels, your favourite Bridget Jones pants, pair of stockings and suspenders or a lovely set of fishnets. If you're a bit on the shy side, you can always add a bustle, a silk kimono or even some fake fur to add to the glamour.

 Just a little effort (and Miss Tempest's girls shaking their bonbons) is just the tonic to soothe a busy mind. I do hope to see you on the 30th,, my friends, for the Burlesque Idol January heat, preferably with a glass of bubbly in your hands and a twinkle in your eyes.'

  For more hints and tips, and videos from Serine, Check out  www.silentmoonstudios.co.uk or try www.facebook.com/SilentMoonStudios.

Tickets for our first Burlesque Idol Heats are also now available!!

[pearldavies]

@burlesqueidolaustralia sure knows how to party! Such a hilarious evening. ✌🏼️❤️🇦🇺 #BurlesqueIdol #PDAUSTour2016 #StyleByDivine #AdorePinup #burly #burlesqueidolaustralia #burlesquelife #burlesqueshow #burlesquedancer #HilaryHoover (at Lizottes)

[pearldavies]

A huuuuuge thank you to my bae @stylebydivine for stepping in as guest judge on behalf of the #PearlDavies crew at today's #KurriKurriNostalgiaFestival . The poor thing got a little sunburnt so her gorgeous pasty skin isn't so pasty anymore. A thank you to all of the sweet contestants and guests that came out today in the heat and hoping y'all had a great day ❤️ See you out at @kurrikurrinostalgiafestival tomorrow. Next up tonight we have our sold out @burlesqueidolaustralia show out at @lizottesrestaurants and we can't wait! So stoked to team up and sponsor this sassy event. ✌🏼️❤️🇦🇺 #StyleByDivine #PearlDavies #PearlDaviesStudios #PearlDaviesPhotography #KKNF #KKNF2015 #NostalgiaFestival #Kurrinostalgiafestival #KurriKurri #NewcastleNSW #newcastlephotography #newcastlephotographer #PinUp #pinupgirls #pinupgirlstyle #burlesque #BurlesqueIdol #burlesquelife (at Kurri Kurri Nostalgia festival)

[ministryofculture]

#burlesqueidol (at The Slipper Room)

[ministryofculture]

Burlesque Idol #burlesqueidol (at The Slipper Room)