Workshop with Jessabelle Thunder

Description

  • Activity, Cabaret/Burlesque and Classes
  • Tickets from free
  • City Centre
  • Over 18
  • Thu, 5th Nov 2026 @ 18:00 - 19:00
  • 18:00 - 19:00

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival presents: Boa Workshop with Jessabelle Thunder
Wrap yourself in feathers and flair with this playful burlesque class! Learn how to use your boa as a sultry extension of your body while exploring the art of musicality. From twirls to teasing, you'll discover how to move with rhythm and grace, making every moment on stage absolutely captivating. This class will have you shimmying, swirling, and feeling fabulous! All level of performers welcome. 

What to bring:
-If you don’t have a boa please bring
a long scarf.
-Comfy shoes or dance shoes.

ABOUT JESSABELLE THUNDER:
Jessabelle Thunder has been captivating audiences since 2009 with her signature mix of power, playfulness, and magnetic stage presence. Crowned Miss Exotic World, Queen of Burlesque at the Burlesque Hall of Fame, she’s an international headliner who's toured 11 countries, including Japan and Australia with Tito Bonito, and shared the stage with icons like Lizzo and Dita Von Teese. Currently voted number one of the Top Most Influential Performers by 21st Century Burlesque Magazine, Jessabelle is celebrated for her striking musicality, cheeky sass, and a passion that radiates from the stage straight into the hearts of her audience. MISS EXOTIC WORLD QUEEN OF BURLESQUE 2025 BURLESQUE HALL OF FAME

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival is supported using National Lottery Funding through Arts Council England.

Please note that there may be videography & photography during workshops for festival promotion. If you would not like to be seen, please notify the workshop instructor. 




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Tickets/Times

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Workshop with Jessabelle Thunder

Single Admission

18:00 - 19:00 Free admission

Location

Address

4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY

Area

City Centre

Organiser

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival
The first festival of its kind in the United Kingdom is landing right here, in the second biggest city, the land of the 0121, the birthplace of Black Sabbath and where ‘Bab’ is used as a greeting more than hello… Birmingham! On November 6th-8th 2026, step into a world of utter fabulousness, jaw dropping glamour and outrageous humour, where both the weird and wonderful are championed. Celebrating all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent that Drag and Burlesque has to offer. With a commitment to showcasing international performers and platforming stars of Birmingham… Expect cabaret on steroids! Produced by ‘Birmingham’s Queen of Burlesque’, Dominus Von Vexo, founder of House of Allure. The festival will be a sparkling, scintillating, steamy cocktail of shows and workshops in the bull’s eye of the city. Sizzling showgirls, daring drag, comedic clowning, bawdy burlesque is but a tease of what is to come; across various venues that contribute and define the creative heartbeat of the city. In the words of Brummie legend, Julie Walters, “Stage is the most exciting!” and we cannot wait to bring you that thrill. Join us, for what will be a beautiful and unforgettable celebration of authenticity, diversity and joy, adding to the rich legacy of our city! We invite you to be a part of that history!

Venue

Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre

Central, homely and unique are but a few ways to describe the eye-catching Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre. The venue regularly hosts, Christmas parties, wedding receptions, celebrations and corporate events in their city centre pub, just a short walk from Snow Hill station and New Street Station. Born…

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5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
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10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
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12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.

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  • Written by Sarah

    Rating: 5

    Great burlesque classes! They always brighten up my Monday evenings. I would highly recommend to anyone. It’s a supportive and inclusive environment. Dominus is a wonderful teacher, brings a depth of dance and performance knowledge, teaching an array of different styles that are suitable for any level.
  • Written by Elaine

    Rating: 5

    Great classes great fun great people fantastic choreography taught exceptionally well with patience and expertise. You will come out feeling elated and ready to strut your stuff anywhere ! The confidence Danny gives you is escalating.A must for Everyone. Get yourself to Greenlands longbridge you will NEVER not like Mondays .
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