Burlesque

In Real Life

Burlesque And Cosplay Come Together In Ireland

3:00AM August 12, 2011 | Max Abrams

Cosplay is not limited to just Japan or the United States, it’s a world wide art form. Meet the Chronic Candies, a Burlesque/Cosplay duo from Dublin, Ireland. More »


In Real Life

It’s Time For Some Zelda And Pokémon Burlesque

7:30PM April 28, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

The crew from Cosplay Burlesque performed over the weekend during the Anime Boton festivities, meaning a few thousand people got to see characters from Zelda (Sheik), Pokémon (Nurse Joy) and No More Heroes get their kit off. More »


In Real Life

Welcome To The RPG Burlesque Show

10:30AM April 12, 2011 | Mike Epstein

Say hello to D20 Burlesque, a New York-based Burlesque troupe with a very specific niche. I’d say more, but the video speaks for itself. Even if you don’t watch the whole thing, at least stick with it ’til you see the 20-sided die. More »


In Real Life

Who’s That Pokémon, And Why Is She Taking Off Her Clothes?

8:20AM January 14, 2011 | Mike Fahey

Form the burlesque troop that brought us Metroid’s Samus Aran stripped down to her skivvies comes the Anime Babes show, in which Pikachu jumps on stage and ruins childhood memories forever. Much NSFW-ness ensues. More »


In Real Life

NSFW: Sonic Burlesque Show Doesn’t End With Werehogs

6:30PM October 25, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

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This Sonic doesn’t kiss a girl. Which for many of you may actually be a disappointment. More »


In Real Life

What Do Boobs And Goombas Have In Common?

6:00AM October 17, 2010 | Owen Good

I dunno, they’re both kinda smooshy? They also form the title of a video game burlesque show running this weekend and the next two in Chicago. Can we officially call this a fad? Tickets here. Seen via Reddit. More »


In Real Life

Activision Presents A Woman On A Pole

4:00AM June 16, 2010 | Mike Fahey

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Activision’s big E3 blowout last night featured performances by Usher, Z-Trip, Jane’s Addiction, Eminem, Soundgarden, and this lovely young, scantily clad lady riding a pole six metres in the air. More »


In Real Life

Return Of The Video Game Burlesque Girls

7:30PM June 10, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

Last month, burlesque troupe Devil’s Playground performed a video game-related show in LA, with the promise of a return show during E3. Somehow, we missed it. SORRY. Thankfully, reader Jonathan did not. More »