That's Burlesque (with Curly and Friends)

That’s Burlesque … with Cerise Rei

She Said What She Said

Published on 1st June 2021

T/W: Cancel culture, conspiracy theories (including Holocaust and Covid denial), racism

This month Curly is joined by the dancer and performing extraordinaire Cerise Rei, to discuss studying psychology, staying positive in Lockdown, race in burlesque, which country has the best Prime Minster (spoiler alert: it’s not the UK), and evolving into new Pokemon. 

 Credits: 

• Hosts: Curly Chaos
• Guest: Cerise Rei
• Producers: Thomas H. Brand & Aine Pullen
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Production and Editing: Thomas H. Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) licensed under www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Contact us at [email protected]

Find us at: 

• Our Instagram 
• Our Facebook
• Our Twitter
• Curly’s Instagram
• Tom’s Instagram 
• Cerise’s Instagram

 Where to find everything and everyone we mentioned in this episode…

• Bar Wotever
• The Bitten Peach 
• Chaos Cabaret
• The Cocoa Butter Club
• Lily Snatchdragon
• Raheem
• Roxy Stardust
• Shakona Fire

That’s Burlesque … with Mark Anthony
It’s Hard To Have Strong Feelings In A Cardigan

Published on 1st April 2021

(T/W: Body Dysmorphia, Suicide)

This month Curly is joined by the outstanding drag king, and reigning Mr Boylesque, Mark Anthony, to discuss being the subject of a documentary, missing live performances, dealing with body dysphoria, the use of props in acts, and the problems of owning a cat who steals food out of your mouth. 

 Credits: 

• Hosts: Curly Chaos
• Guest: Mark Anthony
• Producers: Thomas H. Brand & Aine Pullen
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Production and Editing: Thomas H. Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) licensed under www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Contact us at [email protected]

Find us at: 

• Our Instagram 
• Our Facebook
• Our Twitter
• Curly’s Instagram
• Tom’s Instagram
• Mark’s Instagram

 Where to find everything and everyone we mentioned in this episode…

• Evelyn Carnate
• Foufou Kaboom
• Hannah Comden 
• Holly-Anne Devlin
• Lily Snatchdragon
• Miss Miranda
• Misti Vine
• Velma von Bonbon

Support small businesses by visiting these amazing creators we mentioned in this episode...

• Marked and Snatched
• The Skeleton Closet
• Alec Bizbey

That’s Burlesque … with Holly-Anne and Miss Miranda
Deeply Terrified By TicTok

Published on 1st March 2021

This month the podcast has gone international! We are joined by not one, but two amazing human beings from the good-old US of A! 

In this episode Curly is joined by the wonderful Holly-Anne and the divine Miss Miranda to discuss creating shows in lockdown, the importance of paying performers, cross-promoting local businesses, getting burlesque onto big stages, and making things legal after you’ve already done them. 

 Credits: 

• Hosts: Curly Chaos
• Guests: Holly-Anne Devlin and Miss Miranda
• Producers: Thomas H. Brand & Aine Pullen
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Production and Editing: Thomas H. Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) licensed under www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Contact us at [email protected]

Find us at: 

• Our Instagram
• Our Facebook
• Our Twitter
• Curly’s Instagram
• Tom’s Instagram
• Holly-Anne's  Instagram
• Holly-Anne’s Website
• Miss Miranda's Instagram

• Speakeasy On Demand
• Happy Hour Entertainment
• Mirabilis
• Mirabilis Crystal

 Where to find everything and everyone we mentioned in this episode…

• Absinthe
• Andrew Lloyd Webber
• "Be An Arts Hero”
• The Cheek of It
• Evelyn Carnate
• The Gatsby Experience
• Hazel Honeysuckle
• Lauren Irving
• Madam JoJos
• Pi the Mime
• Torture Garden

That’s Burlesque … with Cleopantha

Published on 1st February 2021

This month Curly has been joined by the wonderful human that is Cleopantha to discuss honouring female rappers from the ‘80s, moving from the North to London, her process for creating acts, troubles with superglue, and the exorbitant cost of mops, 

 Credits: 

• Hosts: Curly Chaos
• Guest: Cleopantha
• Producers: Thomas H. Brand & Aine Pullen
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Production and Editing: Thomas H. Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) licensed under www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Contact us at [email protected]

Find us at: 

• Our Instagram
• Our Facebook
• Our Twitter
• Curly’s Instagram
• Tom’s Instagram
• Cleopantha’s  Instagram

 Where to find everything and everyone we mentioned in this episode…

• Aurora Galore
• Cocoa Butter Club
• Fatman Scoop
• The Frou Frou Club
• Glitterbug Burlesque
• Sadie Sinner
• The Underbelly Festival 

That’s Burlesque … with King Tito Bone

Published on 1st January 2021

This month Curly has been joined by King Tito Bone, to discuss accessibility in performance, throwing yourself into the drag scene, the need for a deadline to get anything done, the importance of environmentally friendly glitter, and the standardised queer hairstyles. 

 Credits: 

• Hosts: Curly Chaos
• Guests: King Tito Bone
• Producers: Thomas H. Brand & Aine Pullen
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Production and Editing: Thomas H. Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) licensed under www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Contact us at [email protected]

Find us at: 

• Our Instagram
• Our Facebook
• Our Twitter
• Curly’s Instagram
• Tom’s Instagram
• Tito’s  Instagram

 Where to find everything and everyone we mentioned in this episode…

• Quiplash
• EcoGlitterFun 
• LADS 
• Marked and Snatched 
• Adam All 
• Al Lander-Cavallo 
• Chiyo 
• Fou Fou Kaboom
• Jada Love 
• Lily Snatchdragon 
• Lysander Dove
• Lolo Brow
• Romeo de la Cruz 
• Scarlett O’Hora
• Sigi Moonlight 
• AND INTRODUCING: Noodle the Cat 

That’s Burlesque … with Evelyn Carnate and Ruby Wednesday

Published on 1st December 2020

Welcome to That's Burlesque, the podcast where our host, Curly Chaos, leads you in our celebration of the wonderful world that is burlesque, and the communities and cultures that it connects with. 

This month we have been joined by Evelyn Carnate and Mx Ruby Wednesday, discussing their work together and apart, including being creative during lockdown, online tarot readings, and the twisted connections formed by those people who grew up sleeping in the top bunk.

(Skip to the interview at 15m 55s)

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 Credits: 

• Hosts: Curly Chaos
• Guests: Evelyn Carnate & Mx Ruby Wednesday
• Producers: Thomas H. Brand & Aine Pullen
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Production and Editing: Thomas H. Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) licensed under www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  

Contact us at [email protected]

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Find us at: 

• Our Instagram 
• Our Facebook 
• Our Twitter 
• Curly’s Instagram 
• Tom’s Instagram 
• Evelyn’s  Instagram 
• Ruby’s Instagram 

 Where to find the performers we mentioned in this episode…

• Bitten Peach 
• East London Burlesque Studio 
• ShayShay 
• Lilly Snatchdragon 
• Dolly Trolly 
• Beatrix Valhalla 
• Sibyl Vane 
• Ryan M. Schulz 
• Bambi Bang Bang 

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For a links to all the December shows we mentioned on this month's episode, please check out our Facebook Page 

That’s Burlesque: What Is Burlesque? 

Published on 1st June 2020

Welcome to That's Burlesque, the podcast where Ryan and Curly lead our celebration of the wonderful world of burlesque and the communities and cultures that it connects with. 

This month we have been joined by the amazing human that is Demi Noire, to discuss what exactly is “burlesque”. 

In this episode we discuss: 

• What exactly is burlesque? 
• Why some people think there is a “right way” to do burlesque, and how to move past those ideas
• Sexuality in burlesque, and why this doesn’t necessarily mean nudity
• Having the freedom and autonomy to create the acts you want to see performed
• Authenticity, self expression, and the importance of having something to say (whilst still entertaining)
• The differences between performing to make money and performing to say something important
• Representation and relatability in burlesque, and their importance for showing people that they belong
• The different “tribes” of burlesque, and how to ensure variety in shows
• The commercial vs the underground, and working out which venues and productions are right for you as a performer and audience member

 Credits: 

• Hosts: Ryan M. Schulz & Aine Pullan
• Producer: Thomas H. Brand
• Co-Producer: Aine Pullan
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) licensed under www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Contact us at [email protected]

Find us at: 

• Our Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thatsburlesquepodcast/ 
• Our Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thatsburlesquepodcast/
• Our Twitter - https://twitter.com/thatsburlesquepodcast/ 
• Curly’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/curly_chaos_burlesque/ 
• Ryan’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryan_mathew_schulz/ 
• The Producer’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomashbrand/ 
• Demi Noire’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/demi_noire/

 Find the performers we discussed in this episode at…

• Betsy Rose - https://www.instagram.com/missbetsyrose/
• Evelyn Carnate - https://www.instagram.com/evelynlovesjacob/
• Foufou Kaboom - https://www.instagram.com/foufou.kaboom/
• Lolo Brow - https://www.instagram.com/foufou.kaboom/
• Scarlett Daggers - https://www.instagram.com/ScarlettDaggers/

Published on 1st May 2020

Welcome to That's Burlesque, the podcast where Ryan and Curly lead our celebration of the wonderful world of burlesque, and the communities and cultures that it connects with.

This month we have been joined by The Burly Photographer, host of The Burly Podcast, to discuss the burlesque scene.

In this episode we discuss:

• The public’s attitude to burlesque, and the need for “burlesque” lives to be kept separate from “professional” lives;
• The difference between “niche” and “mainstream” burlesque, and the importance of both;
• Burlesque’s role in giving a platform for unrepresented demographics;
• The importance of Burlesque remaining on the cutting edge;
• The contrast of city and provincial opportunities, and the significance of a sustainable infrastructure;
• How the burlesque scene is coping with lockdown, including moving online; 
• Choosing your balance between creativity and self care in isolation;
• The future, and how the burlesque scene might change coming out of lockdown;
• We also meet our guest Richard McKenzie, The Burly Photographer, discussing what he does and how he got into the burlesque scene.

 Credits: 

• Hosts: Ryan M. Schulz & Aine Pullen
• Producer: Thomas H. Brand
• Co-Producer: Aine Pullen
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) licensed under www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

Contact us at [email protected]

Find us at: 

• Our Instagram
• Our Facebook
• Our Twitter
• Curly’s Instagram
• Ryan’s Instagram
• The Producer’s Instagram
• Richard’s Instagramr
• The Burly Podcast

 Find the performers we discussed in this episode at…

• Cleopantha
• Coco Nobel 
• Dolly Trolly 
• House of Burlesque 
• Jinx McQuinn 
• Kitty Velor 
• Little Lady Luscious 
• Lolo Brow 
• Odelia Opium 
• Paulus 
• The Folly Mixtures 

 The shows and Troupes…

• Bella Whispers
• Burlesque Idol UK
• Invisible Cabaret
• Miss Burlesque UK
• The Bitten Peach
• The Shady

Published 9th April 2020

Welcome to That's Burlesque, the podcast where Ryan and Curly lead our celebration of the wonderful world of burlesque, and the communities and cultures that it connects with.

In this mini-episode Curly takes you through the importance of looking after your mental health during this time of massive disruption, and also all the options for connecting with the burlesque scene online in this time of social isolation.

#burlesqueonline

Contact us at [email protected] or www.instagram.com/thatsburlesquepodcast

Credits: 

• Hosts: Aine Pullen
• Producer: Thomas H. Brand
• Co-Producer: Aine Pullen
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (https://www.johnbartmann.com) licensed under https://www.creativecommons.org/licen...  

Find the performers we discussed in this episode at...

• Cleopantha (https://www.instagram.com/cleopantha/)
• Dolly Trolly (https://www.instagram.com/dollytrolleydrag/)
• Eileen Bothways (https://www.instagram.com/eileenbothways/)
• House of Burlesque (https://www.instagram.com/hobtempestrose/)
• Jinx McQuinn (https://www.instagram.com/jinx_mcquinn/)
• Kitty Velor (https://www.instagram.com/kitty_velour/)
• Lolo Brow (https://www.instagram.com/lolobrow/)
• Lychee Bye (https://www.instagram/lychee.bye/)
• Odelia Opium (https://www.instagram.com/odeliaopium/)
• Tete Bang (https://www.instagram.com/tete_bang/)

The shows...

• Bella Whispers - A Taste of Tease Online (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-iJ90GHBI1/)
• The Opium Den - Corona Cabaret (https://www.instagram.com/p/B-fJcH4Hwra/)
• The Shady Mushroom - Online Spectacular (https://www.instagram.com/shadymushroom/)

The classes and services...

• Anatomy Studio - Shibari (https://www.instagram.com/anatomiestudiolondon/)
• Doe Eye Doodles - Illustrations (https://www.instagram.com/doeeyedoodles/)
• International Burlesque Academy - Dance Classes (https://www.instagram.com/internationalburlesqueacademy)
• Jinx McQuinn - Flexibility (https://www.instagram.com/jinx_mcquinn)
• Kitty Velor - Exotic Dance Classe (https://www.instagram.com/kitty_velour)

Our Podcast in arms...

• The Burly Podcast (https://anchor.fm/theburlypodcast/)

And the resources we raised...

• Mind (https://www.mind.org.uk/)
• Refuge (https://www.refuge.org.uk/)

Published on 1st Apr 2020

Welcome to the first episode of That's Burlesque, a monthly vodcast where Ryan and Curly lead our celebration of the wonderful world of burlesque, and the communities and cultures that it connects with.

In this episode we introduce you to our hosts, Curly and Ryan, and set out what you can expect over the coming months.

Contact us at [email protected] or www.instagram.com/thatsburlesquepodcast

Credits: 

• Hosts: Ryan M. Schultz & Aine Pullen
• Producer: Thomas H. Brand
• Co-Producer: Aine Pullen
• Graphics: Emily Brand
• Original music by John Bartmann (johnbartmann.com) licensed under www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/  
• Recorded at Outset Studios (https://outsetstudio.com)

Find the performers we discussed in this episode at...

• Bambi Bangbang (www.instagram.com/bambibangbanguk)
• Beatrix Valhalla (www.instagram.com/beatrixvalhalla)
• Bonnie Fleur (www.instagram.com/missbonniefleur)
• Eva von Schnippisch (www.instagram.com/evavonschnippisch)
• Fou Fou Kaboom (https://www.instagram.com/foufou.kaboom)
• Luna Lustre (https://www.instagram.com/miss_luna_lustre)
• Pi the Mime (https://www.instagram.com/alexanderluttley)
• Roman Ackley (https://www.instagram.com/itsromanackley)

And the shows...

• Cabaret Roulette (https://www.instagram.com/cabaretroulette)
• Care with Curly (https://www.instagram.com/curly_chaos_burlesque)
• House of Q (https://www.instagram.com/hoqcabaret)
• Invisible Cabaret (https://www.instagram.com/invisiblecabaret)
• Vicious von Vixen's Vaudeville (https://www.instagram.com/vicious_von_vixens_vaudeville)
• Wicked Wonderland (https://www.instagram.com/wickedwonderlanduk)

And the wonderful venues...

• Cafe 1001 (https://www.instagram.com/cafe_1001)
• Central Station (https://www.instagram.com/centralstation.london)
• The Vaults (https://www.instagram.com/thevaultsuk)