So you’ve done the show, now you want to get paid. Most performers find it awkward to bring the subject of payment up, so here’s a few helpful tips, plus helpful advice on invoicing, accounting and filing a tax return… The basics… Always agree your fee and travel in advance as turning up on the night […]
Monthly Archives: August 2014
If you are just starting out on your burly journey, choosing your stage name can be a big thing… Do you want something that makes you stand out, yet “sounds burlesque”, how do you know what will describe you? Why do you need a name at all? Today’s post is here to help… So, why […]
We all know people who have scars – physical scars from an accident, from life-saving surgery, mental scars from experiences we’d rather forget. But so many of us allow these scars to hold us back from the rest of our life. So many of us are ashamed of the way that these scars have changed […]
Well, we’ve only just recovered from something of a wild night – yes, our August 16 show really lived up to its name, with acts themed on the feral and you, the audience, were electric right from the off! The start of the day was quite serene in contrast, with belly dancer Fulya, from Northampton […]
With a few newcomer courses just finished, and another one just to start, we know there are a lot of potential new performers just raring to go, but where to start? Here’s our tips on act mapping, originally posted on the Bluestockinglounge.com blog page in 2013… Like every good book, film or theatrical production, […]
We here at Bluestocking Lounge are very fond of dressing up and making an effort and we know you all are too – which is why we have our ‘best dressed’ competitions as we like to reward those who make an extra special effort. Sometimes newcomers often ask what is ‘correct’ to wear to […]
Continuing our ‘history of burlesque’ series, today’s post is all about the historical comedy of Wilson, Keppel and Betty. A popular music hall and variety act in the 1930s until they retired in the early 1960s, Wilson and Keppel were most famed for their parody of all things Egyptian. As outlined in our previous history […]
The next beginners burlesque course starts September 2 running on six tuesday nights, 6.30pm- 7.30pm at Revue Studios. Places now released on the tickets page of http://www.bluestockinglounge.com Led by Lilly Laudanum, one of Wales’ leading burlesque performers, recognised over the UK for signature character-driven comedy acts including her portrayal of Queen Victoria, and DeeDee DeLa […]
We come to the last in our series of meeting the performers – all of whom will be hitting the stage at Swansea Grand Arts Wing tonight but we couldn’t leave off our Lilly. If you’ve been to our shows a lot you will already know Lilly Laudanum, so we thought we’d tell you three […]
Well, that came around quickly! We can’t wait for tonight’s Walk On The Wild Side show at Swansea Grand, but before we get out the glitter and false eye lashes, there’s just a few more performers for you to know about, starting with this delightful duo! Those who are regulars at our shows will already […]
