Valentine Variety Extravaganza Comes to Stratford upon Avon

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England - Jan. 13, 2019 - EntSun -- Ice Crystal Productions, Velvet Box Office and Stratford Play House are thrilled to be bringing Burlesque and Cabaret back to Stratford upon Avon in time for Valentines!

A Midsummer Night's Tease Valentine Special

After the success of last year's A Midsummer Night's Scream The Revenge Ice Crystal Productions is bringing a burlesque, cabaret and variety extravaganza to Stratford for the fourth year running.

A Midsummer Night's Tease opens its doors and cordially invites you to an evening of tantalising tease and captivating cabaret. Featuring some of the finest talent from the UK's Burlesque and Cabaret Scene A Midsummer Night's Tease promises you a night to remember! Whether you love Valentine's Day or loathe it we have something for you!

All tickets come with a love potion included

We are proud to be supporting Shakespeare Hospice

The show this year is hosted by the sensational vintage songstress Betsy Harmony. This show will feature burlesque with a twist, vintage singing, acrobatics, a dance school, comedy, hula hooping, an led pixel staff, a martini glass act and aerial silks! Not for the narrow minded this show promises you a night to remember!

Meet the Performers......

Betsy Harmony

A dynamic and silky smooth vocalist that floats around in Jazz, kicks some Rock n Roll tunes, Swings the classics and draws you in to her exquisite selection of musical treasures as she journeys through time and genres from Great Gatsby to the Swinging 60s. Betsy always dresses to impress and, although known as 'The Nightingale' with the voice of an angel, she can rock your socks off too singing songs from the 1920s to the 1960s including some up to date song choices with cheeky vintage arrangements. A true artist and a joy to hear and watch. An internationally renowned performer Betsy is not to be missed.

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Velma Von Bon Bon is a ridiculous purveyor of silliness and smut in equal measures. Voted in the top 10 UK burlesque performers three years on the trot, her unique acts have been causing slightly damp seats since 2009. A pure cocktail of circus, comedy, and glamour creates a heady mix, throw in a dollop of 80s pop and you have an original part clown, part comedian, part showgirl, all oddball. "Crazy" say a lot of audience members, often.

Kitty Campari is one of the most gorgeous and talented burlesque artists on the scene today. Combining a striking 50s sweetheart appearance with exceptional circus skills, Kitty will be sure to cause a stir! Kitty has performing for 4 years and has performed her aerial routines in many an illustrious cabaret.

Miss Oopsie Ooohh is a cheeky cheesecake calamity.  Whether unclipping her garter or hula-ing her hoop she'll be sure to seduce with her silly slapstick and adorkable ways. She shimmies, she stumbles, she gets stuck in her stockings, Miss Oopsie Ooohh brings the bumble to burlesque!

Johnny O From fan dance to pole dance to line dance and everything in between, international boylesque performer Johnny O will surely tantalise you with his exuberant routines and dramatic costuming. Hailing from Gloucestershire, Johnny is one of the upcoming boylesque artists from the southwest of England. Johnny has been performing for 3 years and as well as being resident boylesque artist at 'Cherries on a Cloud', he travels up and down the country and into Europe spreading smiles and copious amounts of glitter to audiences everywhere.

Ben Brason (Back Flip Ben) is a World record holder, West End performer and creative, Ben first started Tumbling and Acrobatic Gymnastics when he was just 7 years old. During Ben's career he became National Champion in both Tumbling and Acrobatic gymnastics at Kings Lynn Gymnastics Club, Ben ended up specialising in Tumbling Gymnastics and eventually was picked to represent Great Britain in the French World Cup.

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Ben's first job was performing in the London 2012 Olympic Opening and Closing Ceremonies this was where he fell in love with performing and decided to become a full time performer.

Miss Goldie Luxe is a Burlesque performer with skyscraper legs and hair as golden as her mystery instrument. With talent forged in the subtropical climate of Wales, Goldie Luxe has been performing with the Cardiff Cabaret Club since 2012. She revels in the classic and delights in adding a contagious cocktail of comedy to her performances. Always one to take a friend along for the ride, catch a glimpse of Sir Desperado before he meets his untimely end.

Belles Burlesque is a professional school teaching burlesque, the art of tease, to any ladies wanting to have some fun and gain confidence or to those wishing to take their first steps on the road to a burlesque career.

Belles Burlesque are based in Leamington Spa and are performing as part of their school's Spring Showcase.

A Midsummer Night's Tease Valentine Special debuts on Friday 15th February 2019 at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced as follows: £22.50 VIP (to include a glass of bubbles) £20 standard and savings can be made if purchasing in pairs or a cabaret table of 8. Tickets are on sale now.

Age guidance 15+. Tickets can be booked via the Box Office on 01789 333990 or online at www.stratfordplay.co.uk

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Sam Jenkins, Producer at sam@icecrystalproductions.com

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