The 10 Best UK Burlesque & Cabaret Shows

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Burlesque is back, baby! And in a big way. Peeling off layers and strutting your stuff has never been hotter in the UK, and we want to give you a peek into the frills and feathers of the cabaret arts with our top ten choices in England for this sultry art form! All burlesque clubs have an implied dress-to-impress dress code, so dust off your favourite frock and break out the glitter for these 10 burlesque beauties.

10 of the Fucking Best Places to Go:
 UK Burlesque & Cabaret

The Bethnal Green Workingmen’s Club London
The Workingmen’s Club is a mixed bag, in so many delightful ways. When they aren’t hosting a games night or classic disco-themed parties, cabaret can find a warm welcome at this cheesy throwback to men’s clubs of old. Come for the no-holds-barred cabaret, and stay for the sexy, laugh-out-loud night you’re sure to have. And if that’s not enough, the iconic heart marquee light
on stage will give your Instagram photos the best backdrop.
3/5

9. The Birdcage Manchester
This iconic cabaret club is home to some of the best drag & show acts in Manchester, incorporating timeless cabaret arts into a modern club atmosphere. There’s something for everyone at this infamous venue – including some of your favourite pop icon tributes – and if only for the historic name alone, this club is worth your visit while in Manchester.  
3/5

Gentleman's clubs, circus acts and burlesque the UK has fucking EVERYTHING!

8. Black Cat Cabaret at Hotel Cafe Royal London
Every month, the Hotel Cafe Royal is transformed into a vision of burlesque beauty to deliver a variety show of singing, burlesque, circus acts, and comedy. This small space fills up quickly, with the shows being once a month, so get there early to make sure you’ve got your spot for mesmerizing visuals and more stimulation than you can shake a feather fan at!
3.5/5

7. Cirque Manchester
This newcomer to the Manchester Burlesque scene is showing a lot of promise, with seductive headliners, spicy theme nights, and elaborate events to entertain everyone in your group. Taking the place of the old Hell Fire Club, this sexed-up rejuvenation is the hottest spot to be for a quick cocktail, or a full-force affair!
4/5

Do you go all ga-ga for glitter and glamor and a bit of comedy?

6. Club Noir Glasgow
You won’t be able to take your eyes off the glitz and glamour of Club Noir’s flawless acts. Once you’re done swooning for their immaculate performances and captivating costumes, the club will fill with your favourite music from every era and launch your night on the best night possible!
4/5

5. Rah Rah Room London
Masquerading as another circus-themed nightclub on most nights, the weekends come alive with Rah Rah Revue – a tribute to the cabarets arts and burlesque showgirls of this world. A ticket gets you reserved seating for the show of your life, plus gourmet burgers, platters, and entry to the Rah Rah Room itself, of course. The perfect ambiance for audiences of every gender, with acts ranging
from burlesque peelers to one-man comedy shows to warm you up!
4.5/5

4. Circus London
Want your performers to literally jump through hoops for you? Then Circus is your spot! A jaunt to Covent Garden gets you dinner with an Asian flare, with circus acts and cabaret performers to tantalize you between courses; the best way to start off your evening of burlesque fun!
4.5/5

Take a trip back in time...

3. Proud Cabaret London
Nothing embodies classic cabaret like Proud; gold candelabras, velvet booths, mirrors, and the classic underground vibe of the seedy burlesque days of old. Take in the classic era of burlesque along Strand, with performers always gracing the stage and hyping up a crowd that’s hungry in more than one way!
4.5/5

2. The Box London
Nestled along a Soho side street, this ultra high-end club is less of a night out and more of an immersive experience. With everything from aerial performers to burlesque and pole dancing, performances here embrace shock value as you dive into an overwhelming experience. Laid out over 2 floors, there’s not a bad seat in the house here, and it’s the best way to truly splash out
in London!
5/5

And the number one place to fucking go this week…

1. Showtime Cabaret at Café De Paris London
While not technically a dedicated club, Showtime Cabaret is the weekly variety show that calls this Soho venue home every Saturday night (the same as Black Cat Cabaret). This show is all about fun, fusing the spirits of burlesque, cabaret, circus, ballroom, and comedy into one riotous, glittery night; go check it out this Saturday for an unbelievable time!
5/5

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