Burlescapades! - an elegant evening of champagne and cocktails with a dazzling stage show starring some of the world's finest burlesque and cabaret entertainment.
Burlescapades! Midwinter Ball, The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh - 13th December 2008 21:00-01:00
Baby, it's cold outside! Slip into sumptuous satins, voluptuous velvets and fabulous furs and wallow in the warmth and opulence of the Assembly Rooms’ magnificent ballroom, transformed into a winter wonderland for the Burlescapades Midwinter Ball.
There you can sip sparkling champagne under twinkling chandeliers whilst enjoying a full-length show featuring the finest burlesque and cabaret, before gliding across the gilded dancefloor to the vintage sounds of Christmas past.
Our festive cast of Christmas belles will be squealing with delight as they unwrap their eye-popping presents especially for you, and burlesque's most enchanting Snow Queen, Lily White, will heat things up with her spectacular Victorian Christmas act.
Our Midwinter Ball comes but once a year, so whether you've been naughty or nice, treat yourself to something special! Enjoy the magical atmosphere and style of a bygone era at Scotland’s most elegant night out.
Dress code: Snow queens, Christmas belles, Santa's little helpers, fabulous fairies, enchanting elves; also burlesque glamour, vintage, retro and decadence!
Visit the Burlescapades! website
Tickets £25 in advance/ £29.50 on the door available from:
Tickets Scotland, 127 Rose St. Edinburgh 0131-220-3234 www.tickets-scotland.com/ Ripping Records, 91 South Bridge, Edinburgh 0131-226-7010 www.rippingrecords.com/ Organic Pleasures, 71 Broughton St. Edinburgh 0131-558-2777/ Chic & Unique, 8 Deanhaugh St. Edinburgh 0131-332-9889
WHAT THE PRESS SAY ABOUT BURLESCAPADES!
Burlescapades has been featured in The Guardian, The Times, The Herald, The Scotsman, The Sun, The Metro, Daily Record, No 1 magazine, The List, Edinburgh Evening News, I-on magazine, and Scotsgay.
“As clubs across the country scramble to recreate that achingly hip, interwar Moulin Rouge vibe, Scotland tops the lot with burlesque star Lily White launching a new night of cabaret by some of the top performers around.” The Guardian, 11/05/2007
“With a veritable gamut of some of the UK’s best burlesque performers and musicians taking part, Burlescapades has a little something for everybody.” The List, 14/02/2008
“It’s panto for grown-ups; variety is truly not dead.” The Herald, 24/11/2007
“A magical experience, you will feel as if you have been transported back in time.” The Evening News, 11/05/2007
