On this episode I am joined by the tantalizing and tasteful Tempest Rose! Tempest is a burlesque performer and host. They are a pioneer, producer and creative director. As well as leading House of Burlesque. Today we talk about what it's like being a female burlesque host and performer amongst a male crowd. As well as how toxic male behavior can be commented on through burlesque. Whether it be comical, political or both. You can find me on instagram @locqueslaroux and Tempest Rose @hobtempestrose

Masculinity 101: Victorian burlesque was popular in London theatres from the 1830s to the  1890s. It took well-known culture like opera or Shakespeare and  parodied it. The Victorian burlesque style was taken to New York in the 1840s. It was later popularised in 1868 by Lydia Thompson's visiting dance troupe, the British Blondes. Their burlesque shows were focused on parody elements performed by a  female cast.  Their first success in New York was with Ixion (1868)-  A female-run production that showed under-dressed, attractive women  mimicking patriarchs’ roles

Source: https://burlexe.com/burlesque/burlesque-history/the-history-of-burlesque-dancing/

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