Best Manchester Burlesque Shows
By Lauren Cole
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Lead Editor, DesignMyNight
Our Lead Editor, Lauren, has written about the UK's best restaurants, bars and experiences on DesignMyNight since 2021. Bylines in What's On Media Group.
Last updated on 8th October 2026
Burlesque is intended to cause laughter by caricaturing the manner or spirit of serious works. Often confused with striptease, it is in reality a more complex performance format. First burlesque’s shows were popular from the 1860s to the 1940s in the US, often held in cabarets and clubs, as well as theatres and featured bawdy comedy. We’ve chosen the best burlesque shows in Manchester for those looking for a classy mix of lasciviousness and irony.
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