The Electric Palace will be opening a new series of live cabaret nights on Friday 18th April 2008 with local star Beatrix von Bourbon, a burlesque performer gaining a cult following in London’s most swinging hotspots. Beatrix, grew up in Mosterton and went to the Sir John Colfox and Beaminster combined sixth form before getting her BA in Cultural Studies at Leeds University.
She started performing burlesque striptease in April 2006 and won the Ministry of Burlesque Awards Best Newcomer Award in 2007. Her work is inspired by her love of 1940’s Hollywood glamour and she says that ‘The revealed human body is not something to be ashamed of. We all have bodies and I think that embracing one’s body and using it creatively is one of the most liberating things we can do”.
STRIPTEASE
Beatrice and her fellow Burlesque artiste Diva Hollywood will both be on the bill on April the 18th, when the Electric Palace holds the first of its regular cabaret and supper nights. Also featured is the sultry Canadian singer Katya Gorrie, who featured on Radio 2 recently as part of Ned Sherrin’s music quiz show “Counterpoint”. She has been described in the press as a“ Sexy, sharp-witted, dynamic entertainer” and as having “ the technical and emotional range to do it all”.
An evening of live Burlesque striptease performances (in the best possible taste) with live music and a comedian compere. Full bar with cocktails and Sputnik Vodka promotion.
Show starts at 9pm - Tickets £15 (show only) on sale at Bridport Music or call box office 01308 428354 or see www.electricpalace.org.uk. Pre-show supper available 6.00pm – 8pm. Limited places only. £20 per person (3 courses – food only). For menu/booking call 01308 428354
Beatrix Von Bourbon
Best Newcomer Ministry of Burlesque Awards 2007 Reading/London based neo-burlesque performer. Beatrix is an award-winning burlesque performer, specialising in baton twirling, silly props, up-tempo soundtracks and cheeky, playful performances She's been on circuit for nearly 2 years and is experienced on both the club circuit and in corporate work. Beatrix prides herself on her professionalism and always has something in the development stage. A versatile performer, with acts to suit a wide range of audiences; high-brow and exclusive, open and raucous, dirty and wild... Drop her a message to enquire about what she can offer your event. www.myspace.com/vonbourbon www.vonbourbon.com As well as my MySpace blog, I run a dedicated burlesque blog called Shake it, Doll! - http://www.shakeitdoll.com
Diva Hollywood
Slinky Modern Burlesque Temptress" Diva evokes the sultry sirens of Hollywood’s classic films; her curvaceous Marilyn-esq charms come straight from the bygone age of sin, sauce and seduction. Her screen siren style and her inventive soundtracks will draw you into her movie world, then her lustalicious libido and raunchy routines will make you beg for more! Diva Hollywood made her debut in the famous Slipper Room in New York in 2005. Since then she has gone on to grace many stages all over the UK achieving recognition as one of the finest and most individual performers on the circuit. www.myspace.com/divahollywood
Katya Gorrie
Katya Gorrie is a vocalist, performer and composer from Vancouver, Canada, now living and working in the UK. She has toured extensively and recorded two albums in the UK POUSSE CAFÉ, which has been featured on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio Suffolk, BBC Radio Bristol, Devon and Somerset, Campbell Burnap’s Jazz program on SMOOTHJAZZ, and most recently part of Ned Sherrin’s music quiz show, COUNTERPOINT. The second album, TALES OF MISBEHAVIOR, is about to be released on Mainstem Records.
Katya has toured throughout Canada, the US, and Europe, performing at Jazz festivals, clubs and theatres to enthusiastic audiences. She began her professional singing career after four years of classical study at the Conservatory of Music and another three years in an intensive Jazz program at Capilano College in Canada.
As well as forming her own various Jazz ensembles Katya has composed music for theatre, arranged and written music for her original Jazz band LIBEATOS, founded three different vocal Jazz trios and has worked in film and television as both a singer and an actor. It is this combination of musical and performance experience that give Katya her unique and inimitable vocal style. www.katyagorrie.net www.myspace.com/katyagorrie