Glitter and gasps: Burlesque fest to stun Perth in October
The Perth International Burlesque Festival is set to return in October, bringing together some of Australia's best showgirls and showboys for world-class performances filled with sparkle and sass.
The festival, which is entering its 12th year, will commence its three-weekend run on October 3 with a cheeky sneak peek into burlesque at the Charity Teaser peep show!
Not only will the teaser give an insight into how the retro form of entertainment works, it also supports a great cause — with the proceeds being donated to charity Black Rainbow, which supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who identify as LGBTQ+.
The glitz of the burlesque festival won't be restricted to just the metropolitan area, however — the show will be taken on the road a la Priscilla Queen of the Desert when the showgirls stop in Geraldton for a dazzling one-night-only performance on October 11. Adealide burlesque performer Ember Rose will also take the stage at the festival's Tease Factory show. Credit: Supplied
Festivities return to Perth the following weekend with the 'cabaret opener of the year', the festival's Tease Factory performance on October 17.
For the first time ever, the Tease Factory show will offer reserved seating so guests can enjoy the glitz and glam with a guaranteed spot.
The final weekend of the festival begins with the biggest event of the line-up, the Club Burlesque Gala!
The Gala is set to take place on October 18 — with gowns, glitter, and gasp-worthy talent blending together to create the ultimate night of burlesque glamour for showgoers. Perth burlesque performer CC Satine, who will appear at the festival. Credit: Supplied / PBIF
After the Gala wraps, attendees can continue to spread the cabaret cheer and party on with the Glitter Crash Afterparty, hosted at Connection's Nightclub.
Event organiser Tease Industries said the festival gives the wider community an opportunity to spotlight Perth's incredible burlesque talent.
'(The festival) is more than entertainment – it's a movement of artistry, diversity, and connection,' they said.
'We create spaces where stories are told through glitter, tease, and unapologetic self-expression.'
More information on the upcoming festival can be found on the event website.
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