28-06-2025
Dita Von Teese on empowering people and new London burlesque show
From a niche artform in basement bars to a multi million pound industry – burlesque was largely transformed by one woman – Dita von Teese.
Now famous around the world, she's brought her most ambitious show yet to the London stage. Our culture correspondent Minnie Stephenson has been talking to her about her latest production, Diamonds and Dust – and that key question: does burlesque objectify or empower?
