Advent Calendar: 24 December – Tuesday Laveau
When we created the Bristol Burlesque Festival 2014, we asked each applicant one important question: “What is Burlesque to you?” The answers made us laugh and cry and marvel at the … Continue reading
It’s a CoochieCrunch Christmas!
CoochieCrunch Presents: It’s a CoochieCrunch Christmas! CoochieCrunch is back with a freaky, festive, fierce holiday show! Featuring: Titsalina Bumsquash Barry Island Ivana Van Der Fluf Ally Katte Foo Foo Labelle Tabitha Tease … Continue reading
Halloween on CoochieCrunch!
It’s that time of year again. Daylight takes on an autumnal, amber glow, the leaves on the trees turn gold, ochre and copper, the nights draw in and CoochieCrunch turns … Continue reading
Breathing Through Tears
Two years ago, I had the pleasure of taking Legs Malone’s “Healing Your Relationship With Your Body” workshop. Among many other things I gained from that class, I was really taken … Continue reading
Burlesque Workspaces
Non-performers seem to be fascinated by the backstage. Photographers always want photos backstage and audience members want to sneak backstage. The magic and mystique of the backstage is so powerful, that … Continue reading
Maya Angelou
Dr. Maya Angelou was a force that stayed with me from early teen-hood through adulthood. I remember first being introduced to her through her memoir I Know Why the Cage Bird … Continue reading
Stripper Tips: How to Get Started as a Burlesque Dancer
From my aching right knee and Dancer’s heart, I mean every word. 1. Work hard & hustle. 2. Go to shows, talk to people and meet producers. 3. Talk to … Continue reading
Burlesque Dancers & Their Tattoos
It’s kind of a grey Monday afternoon here in Bristol, so let CoochieCrunch install a little colour in to your day with one of our favourite things: Tattooed Burlesque Dancers. … Continue reading
A Stripper’s Guide to Bristol
Where to stay: If you choose to stay over while you’re here, take these points into consideration: The Hilton Garden city centre hotel is NOT that close to the city … Continue reading