Burlesque Idol UK

06/12/2024

Grand Finale 2024 highlights from our fabulous photographer ✨We can’t get over the epic talent & creativity from our finalist! Another incredible year of Burlesque Idol ❤️Gorgeous 2024 finalists Burlesque Idol 2024 winner .juicy .hava Burlesque Idol 2024 runner up .lstorm .dream thank you to 2023s incredible winner .bomb returning to judge alongside & & huge thank you to our hilarious host

03/12/2024

02/12/2024

Our pro pictures are on the way but in the meantime time we are loving these pics of our winner .juicy with receiving some of her prizes ✨💕

Thank you to amazing finalist .lstorm for sending them to us!

26/11/2024

Our fantastic Grand Finale judges! ❤️Returning to judge we have last year’s winner .bomb Molly Bomb is the Brighton burlesque explosion and reigning winner of Burlesque Idol 2023! Reinventing vintage classics with her signature mix of original musical comedy and fiery neo burlesque! Molly has performed at sold out shows across the South East at the likes of the London Hippodrome and Brighton Spiegeltent. She is a proud member of superstar drag king boyband ‘The S Club Kevins’ and the producer and host of the sell-out cabaret brunch show, Smashed Cabarado. Get ready for an explosion of Molly! Tick, tick boom 💥 Gwendoline Lamour was at the vanguard of the British Burlesque revival; she made her debut at The Torture Garden in 2001 and is known for her giant prop shows, fan dance, and lavish costumes.  Gwen has performed all over the world with clients including Elton John, Eddie Izzard, Naomi Campbell, Jasper Conran, and the Crown Prince of Dubai. She produced a monthly Soho revue: A Night of Lamour ran between 2005-2010, and is a popular interviewee for documentary, online and print media concerning burlesque. In March this year ‘Dr. Lamour’ completed her PhD in Performance wherein she uses her embodied knowledge of burlesque performance to shed light on a performance by Nell Gwyn in 1667! A book is forthcoming!  📖& finally iconic queen International Burlesque performer, pioneer and producer! Director of House of Burlesque UK and Burlesque Idol UK. She has toured No1 theatres across the UK and performed in India , Rome, Amsterdam, Paris and Milan all the way to The Slipper Room in New York and for The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas! ✨

30/10/2024

Ready to crown the next Burlesque Idol? 👑✨

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2023 finalist the stunning Ginger Soumise, knows what it takes to shine on stage, here she is in her winner's shoot looking incredble.

Stay tuned for more updates on this year’s grand final at the end of this month.

23/10/2024

Welcome our absolutely incredible October judges!!! & ❤️ The Powerhouse Diva is an exquisite performer with s*x in their heel. The Queen of Birmingham Burlesque has fast become one of the most awarded burlesque and drag artists in the city. Dominus is also the producer of critically acclaimed burlesque, drag and cabaret group a diverse collective, having sold out all of their shows in the heart of The Birmingham LGBTQ+ village. Leading them to be one of the most in demand producers and curators in the West Midlands. Having bought performances to Oslo, Stockholm to London’s West End, they will be sure to leave the stage blazing one heeled step at a time, enforcing the empowering agenda: ‘You Walk With Thunder!’ ⚡️Pic by A first class show pony has been described as “full of energy, heart and humour”. A dynamic and award winning artist with over 20 years of experience in the performing arts, Bootsy burst onto the burlesque scene in 2016 and has been a proud member of the House of Burlesque family ever since. Making herself at home and snatching the Burlesque Idol runner up spot in 2017, she has since achieved success as an established soloist throughout the U.K. Known for her keen eye for innovation, Bootsy is also a successful costume designer to the burlesque stars. Bootsy has also recently been accepted onto the Bedford Creative Arts 1DegreeEast Producer Hub programme, aiming to bring burlesque to the local community through workshops and productions! ✨Pic by And finally the Queen herself international International Burlesque performer, pioneer and producer. Director of House of Burlesque UK and Burlesque Idol UK. Performance credits include: Cafe de Paris, The Hippodrome, Underbelly,  Christmas in Leicester Square and Madame Jojo’s. She has toured No1 theatres across the UK and performed in India , Rome, Amsterdam, Paris and Milan all the way to The Slipper Room in New York and for The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas! Pic by

22/10/2024

Sooo excited for Friday!!! Let’s see what these amazing emerging artists bring to the stage for the final heat of 2024! ✨Contestants .reign .moans .dream .juliette .devour

18/10/2024

Our next spectacular October artist is the delightful

15/10/2024

Our next glorious October contestant is the awesome .reign pic by

14/10/2024

Our next astounding October artist the spectacular .moans 📸

12/10/2024

Our next intriguing October artist is the sensational .dream pic by

11/10/2024

Our next awesome October contestant is the delightful .devour pic by

05/10/2024

We are looking for a videographer to film Burlesque Idol on Oct 25th & Nov 29th 🎥 Please apply via email to [email protected]

25/09/2024

Introducing our sensational September judges & 🔥 won Burlesque Idol in 2018, since then Onyx made an impact on the Cabaret world internationally, bringing her sassy energy to every stage she hits. A UK based dancer and comedian, and a proud member of collective and House of Burlesque, Onyx embraces cabaret and burlesque with her dance background to make a new style. In 2020, Onyx started which she produces, a cabaret show which showcases people who identify as black. The next show celebrates Black History Month on the 24th October, so make sure you grab a ticket! 📸 Next we have with an unshakable passion for all things vintage and a keen eye for sparkle, Francesca has been a driving force in styling the crème de la crème of London’s burlesque and vintage music scene for many years. As the Brand Manager for Collectif Vintage, she’s had the pleasure of collaborating with the House of Burlesque team to bring countless dazzling events to life, from glamorous store takeovers to captivating cabaret shows. Her creative flair and commitment to spreading joy and inclusive style have left a lasting mark in the world of vintage glamour! ❤️ International Burlesque performer, pioneer and producer. Director of House of Burlesque UK and Burlesque Idol UK. She has toured No1 theatres across the UK and performed in India , Rome, Amsterdam, Paris and Milan all the way to The Slipper Room in New York and for The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas! 📸

20/09/2024

Soo excited for next Friday!!! Can’t wait to see what these incredible artists bring to the stage! 🔥 .liquor ❤️

11/09/2024

Our next sparkling September contestant is the phenomenal 📸