International Womens Day Burlesque Cabaret

The Courtesan celebrates INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY with Burlesque & Cabaret. The Courtesan boasts the World’s first true ‘female’ wine and spirit list; beverages produced or grown exclusively by women and enthrals with entertainments that celebrate female talent. Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm

YOUR HOST:
NATALIA KALASNIKOV
From the comedy addled brain of Velma Von Bon Bon comes boozy Russian ex-Moscow State Circus performer Natalia Kalashnikov. With a penchant for 80s cheese and a lust for danger she's a rebel with a cause, a cause to spread joy and alcoholic beverages throughout the UK and European cabaret scene. A hedonistic cocktail of glamour and filth, guaranteeing you a night filled with glitter and debauchery and not a dry seat in the house. Short on stature, big on personality, rarely sober and inexplicably moist....at all times.

MISSY MALONE
Missy Malone is a heady 1950’s inspired bombshell . A highly accomplished and sought-after performer on the UK burlesque scene for over 14 years, who regularly performs internationally and has graced the covers of several publications and campaigns.
Missy has shared the bill with some of burlesque's top names including Catherine D'Lish, Kitten De Ville, Dirty Martini and Immodesty Blaize. Missy appears regularly in a variety of high profile events worldwide and graces stages around The UK, Europe and as far as the USA.DEMI NOIRE
DEMI NOIRE
A Courtesan favourite, Demi Noire uses all the talents in her little naughty tool box to bring sexy, funny and quirky characters to the world of burlesque. A trained dancer and professional actress with a love of all things cabaret she has travelled the globe entertaining and has even been on the telly!! Her credits include Vaults Waterloo, Café de Paris, The Box, Gin House Burlesque, Hackney Empire and VIP Rooms (Paris) to name but a few. Demi Noire prides herself on making her audience giggle, scream and shout while she shakes her caboose with sass and style! An all-round entertainer – this one is strictly for the adults.
ELIZA DELITE
Courtesan's resident burlesque co-ordinator.
An enthusiast for all things golden era Hollywood, Eliza delights in creating acts which embody varying time periods and styles; from 1920's art deco glamour through to the vibrancy of the late 1950's / early 1960's. No stranger to travel, Eliza performs regularly on the international circuit, at respected events around the world such as Voodoo Deluxe (ITALY) Oh! La La! Cherie! (SWITZERLAND), Boheme Savage (GERMANY) and Burlesque Hall of Fame, (LAS VEGAS, USA).A recognised figure in the European burlesque scene, Eliza has also judged and headlined at the Polish Burlesque Festival (2015). Eliza has extensively toured the US both independently (2016) and as a member of an ensemble cast ("The Steel City Kitty Tour 2017") appearing on stages in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Long Beach, Portland, Pittsburgh and more!

"The plum blossom, known as the meihua (Chinese: 梅花; pinyin: méihuā), is symbol for resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity. The plum blossom is seen as a symbol of winter and a harbinger of spring. The blossoms are so beloved because they are viewed as blooming most vibrantly amidst the winter snow, exuding an ethereal elegance, while their fragrance is noticed to still subtly pervade the air at even the coldest times of the year.” Like the Meihua, burlesque and cabaret has shone brightest through some of history's most difficult times, bringing vibrance and beauty into a darkened world.