In Australia, the Tivoli Cuicuit almost combined the two - it was family music hall with comedians, singers, acrobats, ballet dancers and often a troupe of gorgeous showgirls who provided the risque element. Many Tivoli posters took advantage of the draw of the body and used their scantily clad showgirls to hook in the masses. Striptease burlesque has existed in Australia in the realms of striptease, feminist performance art and the queer scene. Today, there is a blooming array of burlesque and burlesque-style performance in Australia, with our Lola right at the fore!

Commonly Asked Questions

What Is The Difference Between Burlesque and Stripping?
Stripping as we know it grew out of burlesque. Burlesque ...