Award-Winning Burlesque & Cabaret Shows, Classes, Workshops & Event Bookings - The Velvet Burlesque™
The Velvet Burlesque™
Forget everything you think you know about cabaret -
The Velvet Burlesque will blow your mind!
Celebrating over 35 Years of Excellence!
Founded in 1991 – Award-Winning Burlesque & Cabaret Shows, Events & Classes
Founded in 1991, the multi-award-winning Velvet Burlesque has earned a formidable reputation for delivering world-class burlesque and cabaret. With over three and a half decades of expertise, we specialise in producing spectacular shows, providing premier entertainment for private and corporate events, creating dynamic choreography, and consistently delivering expert tuition.
As one of the UK’s most established and prestigious burlesque and cabaret companies, we deliver bold, breathtaking, and truly unforgettable experiences that leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.
Step into a world of glamour, excitement, and mesmerising entertainment - where every moment is truly unforgettable!
A true EXTRAVAGANZA of multi-award-winning burlesque, vaudeville, cabaret, circus, sideshow, magic, drag, and variety acts!
Renowned for our exceptional reputation and unparalleled quality, The Velvet Burlesque is proud to be one of the largest and longest-running burlesque and cabaret productions in the UK.
With jaw-dropping performances, opulent theatrics, and an electrifying atmosphere, we bring together world-class talent to create a spectacle like no other - a night of decadence, drama, and dazzling showmanship that will leave you breathless.
Step into the world of burlesque and cabaret with our award-winning dance classes, designed for beginners through to experienced dancers and performers.
We also offer Yoga and Pilates-based workout classes, tailored for all fitness levels from beginner to advanced - all led by a multi-award-winning instructor with over three and a half decades of professional expertise.
Choose from weekly classes, workshops, private one-to-one tuition, act development, bespoke choreography, act mentoring, and group bookings - all designed to help you build confidence, strength, technique, and performance skills in a fun, professional, and welcoming environment.
Looking to book a spectacular event or unforgettable party? Or perhaps you’re searching for a unique and exciting gift? Look no further!
We specialise in event planning and bespoke bookings for private and corporate group events of any size, creating an incredible party or show experience tailored just for you.
For a more personal touch, we also offer one-to-one private lessons and sessions - perfect for those wanting an exclusive and personalised experience.
Let us bring glamour, fun, and show-stopping entertainment to your special occasion!
Develop your burlesque, dance, or cabaret act with professional guidance from Lara Gothique - founder, curator, and producer of The Velvet Burlesque™.
Private tuition, act development, mentoring, and bespoke choreography are available for performers who want to create work with stronger structure, musicality, stagecraft, confidence, and performance intention.
Whether you are creating your first solo, refining an existing routine, or looking for longer-term performer development, this premium one-to-one support is tailored to you, your concept, and your creative goals.
Think you’ve got what it takes to shine on The Velvet Burlesque stage?
Apply now to perform with our multi-award-winning company, and become part of one of the UK’s most spectacular burlesque and cabaret shows.
We invite exceptional burlesque, cabaret, circus, comedy, vaudeville, and variety performers to apply to perform with us.
Whether you’re an experienced professional or an emerging artist ready to shine, we want to hear from you!
UK & International performers welcome.
If you’ve ever wondered what really happens behind the velvet curtain, this is the place. Expect tales from the stage, backstage truths and gossip, showbiz sparkle, tips and tricks of the trade, serious conversations, and the occasional scream into the void.
The Velvet Burlesque is proudly rooted in the spectacular world of showbiz - a full-throttle, high-kicking, multi-tasking burlesque and cabaret-based circus of unbridled creativity, and a beautifully chaotic love affair with live performance.
Proudly curated, produced, choreographed, wrangled, and occasionally dragged kicking and screaming into existence by Lara Gothique - aka BOSS LADY.
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