By Earl of Ealing on December 22, 2009
The Earl of Ealing It’s that time of year again . . . when you go all hunter-gatherer for Christmas gifts and family fodder, and the same naff, overplayed songs invade your ears in every supermarket, bookshop and toy store. The sad truth is, there’s plenty of good Christmas songs out there, it’s just that [...]
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By Lady Alex on December 16, 2009
Some Wam Bam memories from 2009… Wam Bam 2009 Scrapbook from Lady Alex on Vimeo.
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By Benet Simon on December 14, 2009
Chrys Columbine How did you get into burlesque? Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been obsessed with old-school Hollywood glamor, the styles of actresses such as Rita Hayworth, Jean Harlow, and Vivien Leigh (a few of my faves) and I wanted to be like them when I grew up. I’d be equally enamored [...]
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By Benet Simon on December 8, 2009
Feeling a bit of a tit, but it’s all in a good cause Since I started working at The Wam Bam Club eighteen months ago, the popularity of burlesque in London has exploded. I’ve seen burlesque strip tease in a hotel, in a Brixton pub, and in a vintage clothes store in a shopping [...]
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By Benet Simon on December 8, 2009
Beatrix Von Bourbon What attracted you to burlesque? As I often tell people, I was attracted to burlesque by the potential for self-exploration and growth that it offered. I put a lot of myself into my acts and as a result of this, I often find that I learn a lot about myself as I [...]
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