III International Queerlesque Festival in Helsinki – Celebrate the Art of Burlesque and Queer
III INTERNATIONAL QUEERLESQUE FESTIVAL IN HELSINKI
Following the huge success of the of the last two editions, which was once highlighted on YLE. Betty Fvck presents: III INTERNATIONAL QUEERLESQUE FESTIVAL IN HELSINKI at Savoy-teatteri.
Welcome to a world-class festival full of Burlesque, Circus, Drag and Queerness! In this festival you will see some of the most mesmerising and breath-taking performances from all around the world. On the grand stage of Savoy theatre, combined with our stunning and professional decorations and light, we will bring you the most spectacular stage of Queer art in Finland, which was highlighted on YLE 1 and Areena in 2021. Our project has always been a platform to empower the community - the LGBT+ and the POC, this year we want to dedicate this project to fight against racism and bring better equality to our society. So come join us and unite through this queer art project, we will make positive change to our society!
HEADLINERS:
★KITTEN N' LOU (USA) - Kitten LaRue & Lou Henry Hoover - Multi-awared Burlesque icons: Best Duo, The Burlesque Hall of Fame 2019, Voted #1 Burlesque Performers in the world 2015, King of Boylesque, Mr. Exotic World 2017
★CHOCOLATE SHOWBOY (USA/FR) - Paris Moulin Rouge's Showboy
★TINUS DE SCHUNARD (USA) - Denmark's Legendary Diva Queen
★Together with local Queer superstars: Betty Fvck, Ile Poikela, Minka Leskinen, Mysterikah, House of Sibelius and more
Door: 19.00, Show time: 20.00 till 22.45 include a 30 mins intermission
Video of our previous festival in Savoy-theatre: https://youtu.be/g1q3hZpuBR8
Best costume prize for audience: A chance to win prizes by wearing the most Queer and Extravaganza outfits
Age limit: K18
The stalls form a designated alcohol serving area for adults age 18 and older. The balcony is for people of all ages, no alcohol serving.
About Betty Fvck’s Queerlesque
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Betty Fvck’s Queerlesque represents Diversity, Boldness and Queer. Welcome to the Queer World of Burlesque, Boylesque, Draglesque, Circus and much more. The Queerlesque Show provides a safe space for diverse queer art and culture in Helsinki. We are fighting against homophobia, transphobia and racism in art and society.