Rhinestones, Sex Appeal, and Sheer Audacity:
The Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival Returns in Glorious Fashion!
Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival May 31 and June 1, 2024 at the Prairie Theatre Exchange
The Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival features 20 touring showgirls from across North America, including internationally acclaimed headliners, indigenous showgirl Kitty Kin-Evil, ‘Fatlesque’ performer, Arabella Boop and a rare opportunity to see the star of Josphine, Tymisha Harris performing as herself.
This is a celebration of all bodies. There’s no limitation for burlesque performers to be a certain size, ability, culture or gender. WIBF is founded on the principles of inclusivity, empowerment, and artistic expression. The festival aims to provide a platform for performers of all backgrounds to shine and thrive.
“It’s not just a show; it is a statement of inclusion, diversity, and representation in the performing arts”
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For Josephine, the burlesque cabaret dream play
Critically acclaimed off-Broadway show
based on the life of Josephine Baker returns to Winnipeg
The Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival is pleased to present Josephine, a Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play. This beloved play has been bringing burlesque to the main stage around the world. Combining cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th century.
DD Brassiere, the Winnipeg International Burlesque Festival Director, insists on having this play included in the festival. Josephine keeps a spotlight on the important history of black women in entertainment and the controversial art of burlesque.
After a successful residency at the Segal Centre in Montreal, Josephine, a Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play, returns to Winnipeg with the new and improved version of the hit off-Broadway and international touring show. This revived show includes new content, new songs, and some stunning new costumes.
Josephine settled down for a residency at the Segal Centre for the Performing Arts in Montreal, QC, for an all-new production directed by Sean Cheeseman (So You Think You Can Dance). Now, Dynamite Lunchbox takes elements of that production and returns to touring in earnest, spreading Josephine Baker’s message of love and unity across the globe.
Josphine, a Burlesque Cabaret Dream Play, is an award-winning one-woman biographical musical that combines cabaret, theatre and dance to tell the story of the iconic Josephine Baker, the first African-American international superstar and one of the most remarkable figures of the 20th Century.
"It’s a perfect piece of theatre for the time we are currently in."
★★★★★ -Plays To See NYC
For press kit and images, please visit Josephine Press Kit and Watch videos
Contact WIBF Directly at winnipegburlesquefest @ gmail.com