Event information
Baby Grand Burlesque Festival is an unprecedented annual showcase of South Africa's best of the best Burlesque dancers.
International and South African professional Burlesque Artistes take to the stage to compete for the title of Queen and show guests all that the world of Burlesque has to offer.
Baby Grand Burlesque Festival offers a premier Burlesque experience - one which honours this art-form for its timeless elegance and historical significance. This event enraptures guests with all of the glamour and sophistication of a bygone era whilst inviting them to experience a remarkable display of contemporary sensuality, sexuality, and empowerment.
Artistes from South Africa and abroad apply for the opportunity to perform at Baby Grand to benefit their professional repertoires and represent, authentically, this art-form as one worthy of exceptional celebration.
Surrounded by plush theatre seats and gold-framed stage, a glowing bar and all the splendor of art-deco opulence, the prestigious Roxy Revue Bar at GrandWest, Cape Town is the perfect choice of venue to have partnered with for the seventh and biggest South African Burlesque Festival to date.
Baby Grand Burlesque Festival offers a full day of extravagance featuring 2 different shows namely the Debutante Ball and the Battle Royale.
The Debutante Ball will showcase Artistes battling it out for the title of Best Debut. This category is for up-and-coming performers looking to cement themselves as forces in the Burlesque and entertainment scene
The Battle Royale will showcase prestigious Artistes battling it out for one of three titles – Miss Sheba Tease (Favorite Tease), Miss Hot Licks (Favorite Choreography) and Miss Glad Rags (Favorite costume). This category is for seasoned professionals who are looking to join an elite group of Burlesque legends who have perfected their craft.