Burlesque is a literary, dramatic or musical art form which is often associated with parody and travesty. It is an entertaining form of entertainment that has evolved through the years. It is a harmless striptease show which is meant to be funny.
Burlesque parties are the in thing in Vienna these days. The success of the famous burlesque star Dita von Teese has launched this trend. Clubs have acquired the theme and nightlife parties are themed between the 1920’s to 1950’s. Guests are expected to dress up accordingly in that era and fashion.
Charleston dresses are as common as other costumes and petticoats. Men don sleek attires from this period. Elaborate makeup with porcelain powders, long and lavish eyelashes ad bright reed lipsticks are a given. The modern burlesque fashion also has piercings, tattoos and other fetishes.
Music in these burlesque parties comes from the rock and roll era, preferably the swing genre. The star of the night is usually the burlesque artists’ show. Popular Viennese performers include Kitty Willenbruch, Tiga Lily, Miss Honolulu and Lady Lou. There are also times when men take the stage for a boylesque.
Here is a list of Bars and Clubs that hold burlesque parties:
Cirque Rouge –
www.cirque-rouge.com
Rote Bar – Volkstheater –
Neustiftgasse 1
1070 Wien
www.volkstheater.at
Brut at the Konzerthaus –
Lothringerstrasse 20
1030 Wien
www.brut-wien.at
Black Garter Lounge
www.black-garter-lounge.at
Market –
Linke Wienzeile 36
1060 Wien
www.markette.wordpress.com
Cotton Candy Club im Wirr
Burgasse 70
1070 Wien
www.wirr.at
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