Have you ever had a wardrobe malfunction during a performance? Yes! The busk in my corset once broke while I was on stage, essentially trapping me in the corset – there was no way I could get it off and I spent at least a minute struggling to get free in the most ladylike way I could manage! Eventually one of the stage hands appeared on stage and saved me by cutting my corset laces with a huge pair of scissors. Thankfully the audience seemed to love it!
What’s been the best show you’ve ever performed at? I know I'm slightly biased since I work for them now, but I have to say that performing at the London Burlesque Festival in both 2010 and 2011 were two of the best shows of my career. It’s such an honour being selected to perform at the largest worldwide burlesque event alongside some of the greatest performers in the world – the atmosphere at every show is electric!
Are you nervous about performing at the VIP opening? I am nervous actually. Despite the fact that this will be my third time performing, it will be my f irst as a special guest. The opening ceremony is such a prestigious event to be a par t of; it sets the tone for the rest of the week. It’s a lot of pressure!
You recently posted a photo on Facebook in which you’ve got ‘normal’ Betty hair – do you mean to tell us you don’t wear corsets around the house?! LOL, I wish! I don't think anyone wears a corset
all day, every day, except perhaps the few girls who are corset training. Wearing corsets and costumes is lovely but I wouldn't get much done if I wore them all the time! I try to keep a bit of glamour in my everyday life by always having my nails done and my hair styled nicely – I usually have a f lower or something sparkly in my hair. I like to look in the mirror and see something colourful or shiny; it never fails to brighten my day!
What is your staple burlesque prop? Body make-up! I like my skin to appear absolutely f lawless on stage so I religiously apply make-up, powder and body glitter to my entire body before each performance. Going out on stage with no make-up would make me feel even more naked than being in just a G-string and tassels!
As the WBG 2012 Assistant Event Coordinator, tell us a little bit of insider gossip?! There are lots of exciting things happening here at the moment, including negotiations with various broadcasting companies for a TV show based around the WBG 2012, talks with an alcohol company to become one of the WBG’s premium sponsors, and the possibility of a London Burlesque Festival production going to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in the summer! Chaz and I are also launching another festival in November which is exclusively for newcomers. Things are never dull at WBG HQ!
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