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Burlesque isn’t just sparkle, striptease, and a few familiar clichés. When we sit down with Tempest Rose, one of the leading figures in the UK’s modern burlesque revival and the founder of House of Burlesque, we get the real story of how an art form built on satire, individuality, and nerve becomes a lifelong craft. She takes us back to the early days: auditioning in a Brixton church hall, learning fast on packed show nights, and discovering that one “hit” act doesn’t stop you from being humbled by the next one.

We also go deep on confidence and body image, not as buzzwords but as lived experience. Tempest explains how burlesque widens what we see as beautiful, how community can change your relationship with your body over decades, and why your social media feed quietly shapes your self-worth. If you’ve ever wanted to feel more at home in your own skin, you’ll hear practical, grounded advice on building a friendlier connection with yourself, whether you’re taking burlesque classes in London or simply learning to take up space in everyday life.

Then we lift the curtain on the work: producing, touring, budgets, and the mental load of running shows. Tempest shares the boundaries that keep her sane, why “get to the solution” matters, and what it really takes to go from performer to producer. We also talk about the future of burlesque, the pressure to be polished, and why authenticity and a little rebellion are the engines of innovation in cabaret and live performance.

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