Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival presents:
Balloon Popping (In And Out With A Bang) with Kitty
Ribbons
-Overview of balloon popping as a theatrical effect used for
comedy, surprise, rhythm and audience engagement
-Safety briefing - Laxtex, safe distances and cleanup
-Costume and prop discussion - how to, where to, how many and with
what
Performance techniques
-Building suspense, facial expressions, matching the beat and
audience interaction skills
-Beginner choreography where participants create a short routine
using balloons as props
What to bring:
-25 safety pins
-25 balloons (not blown)
-Heels optional but you can walk in
-Water
-Comfortable clothes
ABOUT KITTY RIBBONS:
Prepare to be surprised by this powerhouse of burlesque.
Mesmerising and magnetic, playful yet sophisticated, Kitty blends
charm, sass, and irresistible stage presence into every
performance.
An award-winning international actress and performer, Kitty draws
inspiration from both dance and theatre. Before dedicating the past
decade to professional burlesque, she appeared in a wide range of
theatrical productions. A talented singer and actress, she has also
featured in several historical television documentaries.
As Entertainment Director for Wartime In The Vale, Kitty brings
creativity and flair to every production. She is also the producer
behind the acclaimed burlesque and cabaret show Cherries On A Cloud
in Gloucester.
Her talent has earned international recognition, including a
runner-up placement in the British Crown category at the World
Burlesque Games.
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.
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
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Workshop with Kitty Ribbons
Single Admission |
16:30 - 17:30 | Free admission |
Address
Fabric Dance, Thorp St, Birmingham, B5 4TB
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