London Burlesque Week Opening Party

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Last Updated 28 April 2011

Londonist London Burlesque Week Opening Party

Joe Black (left): "I'm a smut peddler. I'm in charge of filth and the wine drinking."

Strawberry Siren from Melbourne - Australia, wearing vintage clothing from the same city

Tana Karo, Tank for short - a trapeze artist from across the pond

Bettsie Bon Bon, LouLou D'vil, Luna Rosa and Cherry Shakewell

Ginger Blush and Hooray Henry Higgins, wearing a mattress ticking suit called ,

Around the World in 80 minutes - Paris with Betty D'Light

Around the World in 80 minutes - Egypt with Missy Fatale

Around the World in 80 minutes - Lixi Sexx does Cuban fire eating

Around the World in 80 minutes - Underwater

Around the World in 80 minutes - Luna Rosa

Around the World in 80 minutes - The tap-dancing cowgirl Dixie Dynamite

London Burlesque Week opened on the good ship President, moored on the Thames near Blackfriars Bridge, rather the good ship Venus which might have been more appropriate.

The crowd was a mix of regular cabaret enthusiasts and some curious newcomers, who witnessed some of the finest in burlesque performances as well as sheer glamour and tastefully risqué entertainment. The Festival is now in its 5th year and helps develop the most talented new and established performers, right through from avant garde to erotic, sexy circus artists, novelty acts, classic and new strip tease. Read our interview with organiser, Chaz Royale to find out more.

If you are lucky enough to get a ticket to any of the shows make sure you dress to impress, lest you feel the odd one out.

By Stuart Cox and Angelina South

Read our interview with Agent Lynch.

Keep abreast of the best in London each with our Cabaret Zingers.

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