THE BURLESQUE BALL

BY ANGELA BENNETTS

Amber Ray, Professional Sensationalist. Vivi Valentine, A Tall Drinka Pink. Little Kelly Doll, Pocket Rocket. Lauren LaRouge, Troublemaker on the Electric Ukulele. Lena Marlene, Exotic Angel. Lanie Lane, Freewheeling Songbird.

If this sounds like the makings of a sensual smackdown with spicy ornaments of stage-grinding, pure theatre and titillating troubadour action thrown in for good measure, you’d be spot on. The 2009 Burlesque Ball is sassing its way to Sydney-town and with these heavyweights of tease on board, you’re set for a sensational show. No two acts are the same, and each is entering the ring for the first time. That means no two-minute fan dances, no fly-by-the-seat-of-their-panties action. And with the whimsical and ‘creative sexpot’ (NY Magazine) Amber Ray leading the guard, it’s sure to be a rousing ring-in.

Let them entertain you. Just watch out for the flying feathers.

Saturday 14th March 8pm. The Gaelic Club, 64 Devonshire St Surry Hills. First release sold out. Second release $69, www.jacbowie.com/ball/tix.htm or on www.moshtix.com.au