Burlesque Cardiff is a production company and community dance group devised and lead by performer, choreographer and artistic director Miss Foo Foo la Belle.
Foo Foo's workshops and classes are open to ladies of all ages and backgrounds, those who are ready (and willing)! become eclectic band of show girls you see in our productions.
The shows have gone from strength to strength including comedians, guests performers, musicians, bands, poets and variety performers. We are able to create a fabulous shows for all venues, seasons and tastes.
Bluestocking Lounge is a bi-monthly burlesque club that brings top names and artistes on the international scene right here to Wales. Since Bluestocking Lounge began in February 2010, it has seen the likes of internationally renowned RedSarah, Diva Hollywood, Beatrix Von Bourbon, Darkteaser, Banbury Cross and more headline line-ups which have featured the cream of the UK crop. We have also hosted the Cabaret Stage at Hereford's Nozstock 2010 where we brought Missy Malone, Joe Black, Bunny Galore, Peski Deville, Lexi Sexx and more to the festival audience. Bluestocking has also helped launch the careers of The Bay Belles and more via the regular newbie slots.
We also run showcase shows on the opposing months to our main shows which bring up and coming artists to audiences - often for the first time - we like new talent! And because of this, we run regular workshops and courses for those wanting to hit the stage themselves - or simply just to have fun and build confidence.
(n.) bluestocking an erudite woman; woman having or affecting literary tastes and learning [Blue Stocking Society, formed after the French Bas-Blue of the 1500s, met in 1700s to talk on literature, etc]; one half of a brightly coloured pair of leg coverings; an exciting new burlesque and alternative cabaret night out in South Wales!
