Burlesque dancers The Pin-Ups to spice up Friday nights in Hull's Old Town
POUTING their blood-red lips and fluttering their eyelashes like Dita Von Teese – a new burlesque troupe are set to spice up Friday nights in Hull.
The Pin-Ups – an eight-girl dance group with killer curves and saucy moves – have been signed as the resident act taking centre stage at the Lizard Lounge nightclub.
The club, in the Old Town, is the only venue in the city to showcase burlesque and owner Karl Jeffery hopes it will help bring revellers back into the area.
The first performance by the Birmingham-based troupe takes place on Friday, November 2.
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Karl said: "There's a bit of a trend for drinkers to head to the Avenues at the moment and some seriously good establishments in the Old Town are not getting the customers they deserve.
"The area has a lot to offer. There are some fantastic bars and I'm hoping these girls will prove to be the magnet for drawing the crowds back."
The troupe is described as a "dazzling vintage cabaret entertainment act" inspired by the femme fatale era.
Kate Stallard, 21, takes on the role of Cindy Sails and said The Pin Ups have been entertaining for about two years.
She said: "We're flirty and suggestive but we also sing 1940s songs and have fun. We don't take our clothes off.
"It's not just about men enjoying our shows, burlesque is popular among women and it's empowering.
"We all take on the role of a different character, from a housewife to an air hostess, and it's great to be someone else for a night.
"All of us have full-time jobs. I work as a dance teacher and others work in retail, local radio and theatre.
"We're all looking forward to coming to Hull on Fridays. It's the end of our working week and we can let our hair down."
Karl revealed he searched the country for the sauciest and most glamorous troupe, before signing The Pin-Ups for Friday nights.
He said they will appeal to men and women, with audience participation for the more daring customers.
"Women can enjoy burlesque as much as men and they can even join in, if they want," he said.
"It will be laid-back, causal, and above all, fun.
"There will be some audience participation, some great tunes, and we're expecting it to be a massive hit.
"We've also got topless male waiters, just for a bit of extra appeal for the ladies."
Comments
by BrummieVisit
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 9:45PM
“Unfortunately this article is completely wrong as these girls are NOT a burlesque act. They are a vintage inspired cabaret act and touch upon the cheesecake theme.
They performed at an event i hosted and were truly superb. It's a shame some of the comments are so derogatory because these girls are great and put on an excellent show. Some girls don't need to take their clothes off to be 'hot'. Comments about there already being a thriving burlesque scene and it being better than 'this'... maybe you should do some research rather than believing everything you read in the papers! Just a quick look on their website would show you the kind of act they are :)”
by BrummieVisit
Tuesday, October 30 2012, 9:43PM
“Unfortunately this article is completely wrong as these girls are NOT a burlesque act. They are a vintage inspired cabaret act and touch upon the cheesecake theme.
They performed at an event i hosted and were truly superb. It's a shame some of the comments are so derogatory because these girls are great and put on an excellent show. Some girls don't need to take their clothes off to be 'hot'. Comments about there already being a thriving burlesque scene and it being better than 'this'... maybe you should do some research rather than believing everything you read in the papers! Just a quick look on their website would show you the kind of act they are :)”
by rtyrty20
Sunday, October 28 2012, 9:46PM
“The five in the main photo aren't actually that hot.”
by PeeScooper
Sunday, October 28 2012, 6:46PM
“Anyway, come on David Nivea....get your kit off.
:-D”
by AnnaFox
Sunday, October 28 2012, 5:19PM
“Hull's had regular burlesque for the past 4 years, the Ringside Revue ran until February this year and regularly sold out on tickets. Of course there's Dance Dynamic & Peek A View not to mention the invasion of the wonderful Grimsby based Cat's Pyjamas Collective.
If you put 'burlesque' in on the search part of this website it brings a whole host of articles up for viewing (and an ancient photo of myself!) so I fail to see how the reporter for this article hasn't managed to cite any of the articles or even get the basic fact of the availability of other nights correct.
Shame on you HDM, get some better researchers & don't just print articles from people/businesses simply because they pay to advertise with you.”
by GCtheDJ
Saturday, October 27 2012, 12:33PM
“I'm thinking, if I get my Roadshow up and running, I'm gonna need a troupe. Interesting.”
by PeeScooper
Saturday, October 27 2012, 12:18PM
“It isn't the only burlesque revue in Hull, either Karl is trying to deliberately mislead or he's clueless. There's a thriving burlesque scene and I can guarantee you it's better than this.
Very, very unchuffed.”
by EllenW
Saturday, October 27 2012, 11:57AM
“As Penny has pointed out whilst I'm sure this will be a great show, you state this is the only burlesque show in Hull - unfortunately this isnt the case.
There is a thriving burlesque scene in Hull, full of regular burlesque events - from the great 'newbie' showcases ran by Dance Dynamic to Penny's uplifting Peek a View events whos bills combine pro performance with newbies, to The Cats pyjamas who run shows which feature internationally renowned professional burlesque and cabaret performers at The Piper Club.
I'm sure this show will be a fantastic addition to this fabulous, diverse and friendly scene but its certainly not the only regular Hull event!”
by feathershull
Saturday, October 27 2012, 9:48AM
“unfortunatly another bad article on the Hull Daily Mails part,
Lizzard Lounge is NOT the only venue to showcase Burlesque
Piper club has the Cat's Pj's a burlesque Troope and professional show
Dance Dynamic: Showcase fresh new burlesque on a monthly basis at freedom center and Inglemire Club.
Peek A View Burlesque: A hull based Burlesque troope, who perform at different venues across Hull with resident performers and professionals along with Students from a burlesque dance school...”
by David_Nivea
Friday, October 26 2012, 10:41AM
“"We don't take our clothes off.....We've also got topless male waiters..."
Utter sexism.
All men should boycott this scandalous outrage.”