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Kinky and Quirky?

July 11th, 2008

posted by Cptn

There could be no better home for a burlesque show than Torquay - the sexy little bolt hole at the end of the line – and tonight’s Kinky and Quirky is a truly, chic, grown-up event for those who want to a bit a glamour on their Friday nights.

The PRSD caught up with Quirky to find out what the show’s all about.

“I wanted a place where I could go out, get dressed up and not worry about the crowd,” said Quirky. “Torquay tends to cater for a younger crowd on a Friday night, and I loved Burlesque, so I thought I’d set one up.”

The Kinky and Quirky evenings have been ticking along since November and have now gained enough of a following and reputation to be monthly, attracting the hottest of the local talent and drawing in some tip-top national players of the Burlesque game, too.

But what the heck is Burlesque? Well, there’s Old Style Burlesque - the combination of old Vaudeville, music hall and variety cabaret. New Burlesque, which is old school glamour of sophistication, tease and seduction and there’s the Burlesque of those slinkily sexy fashionistas. There’s even a goth movement - Goth-esque.

Pretty much it’s for those who want to go out without being put in a box or labelled - they are just looking to go out and dance and listen to music.

And judging from the line up for tonight’s show, there’s plenty to cater for those catholic tastes. Jackie Juno comperes for the urbane teeth-tingling tunes of Le Chat Noir, with the sizzlingly sexy Miss Zara Ann, the five-piece troupe Naughty Toes and Muffin Tops as well as soon-to-be-a-star contortionist, escapologist and magician Chris Cross. Ahh, those talented dreamers…

It takes place at Bar Mojo on Torquay seafront. The doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8.30pm and costs £5 in advance and £6 on the door. Oh, and dress to impress…

Here is Le Chat Noir live on their European tour, just because we like them and if they don’t get you in the mood for Friday night, then there might be no hope for you

Le Chat Noir - Carpe Diem @ 4AD, Diksmuide, March 7th 2008 from Le Chat Noir on Vimeo.
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