Torture Garden Birthday Ball 2012

I had the pleasure of being invited to perform for Torture Garden this May at their Birthday Ball in London,

I have never been to a TG event before and crikey do they put some effort in, the whole venue was a warren of little play dens, big props and projected visuals on most walls. I performed in the 'Ballroom' stage, which had the walls draped in red fabrics, i thought it looked like the inside of a womb, so called it womb room for the rest of the night.

The gorgeous Julietta La Doll and Eden Berlin performed a really interesting act together, which involved rope play, flash lights and and a bit of naughtiness.
I also got to see one of my favourite ladies, Suri Sumatra, strut her stuff as part of the fashion show on the mainstage.
And of course the delightful Benjamin Louche was the MC of the night and kept me entertained for the evening.

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Up coming shows for 2012

• May 3rd The Magical Mystery Berry Supper Club - The Mesmerist Brighton
• May 5th Torture Garden - Coronet Theatre London
• May 6th Private Party - Brighton
• May 8th La Bordello Boheme - Taboo in the Big Top! Brighton
• May 12th London Burlesque Games - London
• May 17th The Magical Mystery Berry Supper Club - The Mesmerist Brighton
• May 18th fly to Australia
• May 25th Perth show
• May 26th Perth Show
• May 27th Dr. Sketchys Perth
• May 28th / 3rd June West Coast Tour
• June 12th arrive back into UK
• June 15th Carnival Divine  - Manchester
• June 16th Gypsy Hotel - London
• June 19th Brickhouse Starts with La Bordello Boheme
• June 23rd - Torture Garden Brighton
• June 19th to July 21st Brickhouse London with La Bordello Boheme
• July 26th/29th Hamberg

The Humming Bird

I have been doing this routine for a while but never got it filmed,

So here is a little peak of my Humming Bird Routine, it does also go into fire but that isn't in this unfortunately, also  the music has changed over time and can sometimes be some Sidney Bechet, but with this one I used a sexay version of 'Trust in Me' from the Jungle Book.

Enjoy xxx

The Lonely Goat herder at Die Freche Muse

I had the pleasure of performing at Die Freche Muse's 3rd Birthday party,

I performed my newest act 'The Lonely Goat Herder' which is a germanic bavarian dutch, lederhosen style act. It's a silly act and is just a bit of fun, It certainly isn't going to win me any awards, but people always seem to smile and enjoy it and sometime even sing along...which is lovely.

I tried to do my make up a little Bob Fosse style, so 30s Cabaret eyes and really big red cheeks. I looked like a doll with my hair tied up in plates either side of my head. I think this added a darker element to the act. I also adapted the music for Die Freche, I danced to a 40s WW2 Dutch song about a Dutch called Mary. Then it went into a very odd and strange skipping rope song, 'I'm a little dutch girl dressed in blue, these are the things I like to do, salut to the General and bow to the queen, turn my back on the submarine.'

For the video that I had filmed of and have edited, I put a more contemporary track over it, but it does come with a few options depending on the style of night and the type of crowd.

Follow the link to have a look,

Yodelay Eeh hoo!!

To see some of the pics from the night, follow link to Nick Von Fiction http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.366275243424290.102573.356916627693485&type=1

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Vintage Muse collection

I have been working on a collection of Images with Photographer Russ Bell, These are a few of the finished ones from the 'Vintage Muse Collection' Get in touch with me  billieraebigsby@gmail.com if you would like to get something similar taken with Russ.

La Bordello Boheme Presents TABOO in the Big Top!

La Bordello Boheme's next Big show in Brighton!!

Here's the write up...

La Bordello Boheme will be taking over the huge circus tent of the Lady Boys of Bangkok, right in the middle of Brighton's beautiful Pavilion gardens, the Bordello ladies will be filling the tent to the brim with literally the world's finest in Cabaret, Burlesque, circus ...and variety acts. Some incredible performances and some wonderful surprises!!

We have an utterly amazing line up in store for you...

'World renowned Burlesque Blonde Bombshell'
Beau Rocks

'The Hula Hooping Circus Princess'
Chi Chi Revolver

'PHD in Boylesque and our favourite Exhibitionist'
British Heart

'Brighton's very own Aerial Queen and Trailer Trash Beauty'
Kitty Peels

'The World famous Frayed Knot Duo'
Teeny Tiny Burlesque and variety cutesie - Amelie Soliel
Jaw Dropping Chinese Pole master - Edd Muir

Brighton's favourite handsome Swing Trio - The Swing Ninja's

and of coarse not forgetting the Bordello ladies themselves...

'International Burlesque Starlet and fire performer'
Billie Rae

'Aerial songstress and gorgeous mistress of ceremonies'
Veronica Blacklace

And plenty more surprises to make your evening a show filled, jam packed adventure for all the senses!

Not to be Missed!!!

BOOK NOW to avoid dissapointment!

www.whatsontickets.com

OR Call
LBOB Ticket Line - 0871 705 888
Dome Box Office - 01273 709 709

Ticket will be available to buy from the Tent Box Office from the 24th April.

www.labordelloboheme.com
www.ladyboysofbangkok.co.uk

www.billierae.co.uk
www.veronicablacklace.com
www.chichirevolver.com
www.britishheartboylesque.com
www.frayedknot.org.uk
www.beaurocks.com
www.theswingninjas.com

We Look forward to Entertaining you!

With Love
La Bordello Boheme
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Wam Bam Cafe de Paris

Sat 31st I spent the evening up in the big smoke performing at the Cafe De Paris for the lovely

Wam Bam gang,

Always a pleasure to perform on that stage, however I always seem to make little mistakes when I'm there, ribbons get stuck, corset won't budge or as with this Saturday my headpiece for my ballerina decided to flop off, which always makes you feel a bit daft.

Oh well, it was still a great show to be apart of and I love the calibre of acts that WamBam book, Rose cheeks took my fancy this show, she did a gorgeous ariel act where she wore a golden leotard that was covered in gold sparkly bits and I don't know if it was intentional but as she was moving the golden bits of her leotard fell off in places but looked like sparkly rain falling down from her. It was beautiful and I think she's cracking, very smiley.

I performed my Ballerina and Carnie act, always like performing those, but I am reeeeally excited about performing my Lonely goatherd act again AND my new 'English Rose' act is on it's way. Can't wait!!