The past decade has seen the re-emergence of the burlesque genre in mainstream media internationally and in the nightclub scene locally. What are the driving forces behind this revival and the motivation behind burlesque’s renaissance? What relevance does a constructed image of femininity from 1950’s have for the women on stage today?
Tivoli Dancers Robin Collins, Vicki Carlston, and Bet Arnold share their memories of burlesque dancing.
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Published 05/25/10
Dr Jonathan Bollen (Drama, Filnders University) discusses stripping in the 1960s - night clubs, theatre restaurants, and current affairs television. Was it considered sophisticated or sick?
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Published 04/16/10
Frank Van Straten (former archivist, Victorian Arts Centre) talks about the history of the Tivoli, which was the major outlet for variety theatre and vaudeville in Australia for over 70 years.
Frank Van Straten is the author of the book 'Tivoli'.
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Published 03/24/10