I work as a Soho showgirl a lot now. And yes all we do backstage lie around in tutu’s tyring to cure our hiccups. Okay it’s not really like that, but this is a really beautiful old film from the brilliant British Pathe. The colours are lovely and it’s nice to see what backsage looked [...]

Ok so the snake is really bad, but it kind of adds to the charm right? But the costume is awesome, her body is amazing, she can actually dance and really like the movements in this unusual take on exotica. The Choreography looks like something between belly dance and modern dance. The clip is taken [...]

I caught this programme on Radio 3 on Saturday. Mezzo Soprano Ann Murray was interviewed on the Music Matter’s show as she is about to give her final solo performance after a career spanning 50 years. I thought I’d share this as not only is the music beautiful, but I found learning how she approaches performing really useful, and maybe useful to listen to for performers of all disciplines. I loved the concept of “flying with it “and took it onto stage with me last night.

Bendy Snake Girl was so popular I thought it only right to post The Ross Sisters too. The Ross sisters were an acrobatic trio who’s fame peaked in the 1940′s after they appeared in the film Broadway Rythmn. Don’t get put off by the first minute, as well as dance and singing they perform incredible [...]

I love bendy snake girl. And her costume, awesome!

There’s an interesting article on Bognor Regis Clown Convention in yesterdays Guardian. Lots of instights on what it means to be a clown today

An amazing epic movie that was filmed following a real circus and a must see for all followers of circus history. It is part documentary as it follows a real circus, The Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Baily Circus. It looks at the awe inspiring logistics that made old time circus’s possible which included their [...]

On the Salome vein Ken Russell’s take on the story looks really entertaining. I’ll watch almost any films with dancing in and I loved Ken Russell’s Valentino, a dark and surreal take on the life of silent movie star and pop icon Rudolph Valentino. All lovers of 1920′s styling will love the sets and costuming. [...]

Whats not love about Rita Hayworth in this clip? From the 1953 Biblical epic movie Salome. I forgot how great fantastic technicolour was until I watched this. More Salome imagery to follow.