Snake whip
I got the cutest little 3 foot snake whip this morning from one of my new whip sponsors. It’s got a lovely weight and is so loud. He is a new maker but he is very good so do check him out at Facebook.com/pendragonsparacords
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The Wet Spot Leeds
The Wet Spot Leeds is one of my favourite shows to do, I really love it and am honoured every time I get asked back to perform. I was worried as its recently moved from its old venue at The Wardrobe to the Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen, 1A Cross Belgrave St, Leeds, LS2 8JP. But I should …
Whip workshop Essex
So a couple of weeks ago I woke up with a huge hangover after an amazing weekend at The World Burlesque Games in London and headded to Essex to run six hours of whip lessons including making and cracking. Despite the hangover I was supper excited as I love my Essex buddies this was going …
Burlesque big sister/ brother project
Well after yesterdays blog post and chats on Facebook I realised that I could not just let this project go off on its own with out a little help. Younger performers contacted me as they where worried about contacting more established performers on their own. So I have created a Facebook group so people …
Burlesque Big Sister project
Dear all I had this idea last year on one of my long drives that it would be great if more established performers took younger performers under their wings and helped them out. That in some way they became burlesque big sisters, I had a lot of performers and lovely promoters interested in the idea. But …
This is my simple guide to buying yourself a whip.
This is my simple guide to buying yourself a whip. There are so many whips out there in the world and when it comes to buying one which is right for you? I get asked which one should I buy all the time, so I thought I would write this little guide. Everyone I believe …
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Fire school
So on Monday I went to Fire school. I have wanted fire lessons for years but to be honest was a little scared, but I knew if anyone Red Sarah would be able to get me to do it. I was also inspired by a new friend Shelley Davis who has taken it up recently. …
Leeds whip cracking class
So last Sunday afternoon while some of you where singing in church or slaving away preparing a roast dinner. I headded to the Canteen in Leeds to run a two hour whip workshop. I had a lovely bunch Dalia who has come to two of my classes before, Lisa who’s friend won a place in …
World Burlesque Games
So yesterday I got up at 6:30 and headded to London for The World Burlesque Games. Even though I was only bringing one act it still took a lot of prep and packing. I had to set my lovely wig from Wendy’s wigs Pack many tigers and costume When I finally got to the …