ABOUT THEIR ‘MISUNDERSTOOD’ ACT

you denigrate yourself in such a way?’ It’s a choice, we do it because we want to do it. We’re doing it for art’s sake, we don’t get paid a lot of money.

“What we do is really fricking hard, getting up there and showing your body, warts and all.

“We’re getting up there and presenting ourselves to the world.

“I don’t think it’s a crime for a woman to be comfortable in her body.

“The audience know what’s involved, they know to be respectful.”

Burlesque striptease shows featuring provocatively dressed female cabaret artists first became popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Most

performers spend a small fortune on creating their unique acts with elabaorate costumes and props for what is now considered a true art

form. Arlene revealed: “A lot of burlesque performers take a different name and that started with Gypsy Rose Lee. It’s practical to keep your

identity safe, especially if you have a day job and you don’t want people knowing your business.

“And it helps with body confidence – if you’re getting on stage as La Petite Mort then it’s not Arlene who’s getting up there who is feeling crap about her body today.”

Arlene will perform at next weekend’s event at Liberty Hall Theatre.

Tickets are available by visiting www.missburlesqueireland.com

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