Seattle on the Fringe by Stacey Merrick : Offbeat and Unusual Entertainment, Activities, Events, Attractions in Seattle, WA.

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This week, May 9-12, if you happen to be lucky enough to be in London, England, be sure to check out London's first Burlesque Festival.  The festival runs 4 nights, spotlighting different artists on each night, from pros from around the world, to amateurs, to "UK burlesque performers exclusively, who prove that, if nothing else, [they] still rule the world in the noble art of innuendo."

According to the London Burlesque Festival website,

The London Burlesque Festival will expose Londoners as well as Burlesque connoisseurs across the Globe to over 75 of the world's best Ecdysiasts who have been selected from over 300 applicants hailing from North America, Europe, Australia, the Netherlands and the UK. The festival will feature a variety of acts ranging from the nostalgic traditional style of Burlesque's early years to 50's 'Bump and Grind' as well as more modern avant-garde interpretations that are growing in popularity with Neo Burlesque's younger set.

UK darlings The Teasemaids (pictured here) are one of many troupes performing at the festival this weekend.  A few others include:

• Mademoiselle Katarina
• The Germaniaxx
• Vavavavoom
• Fleshoticas
• Kisses Cause Trouble
  
• Hell Sindustries
• Louise de Ville
• Miss Sapphira
  

Find the complete list of performers here.