Fire at the disco...

Helsinki, London, Berlin, Milan and Warsaw!

Once again, it's been a while since I last updated this blog. Things have been busy as usual, and I've been splitting my time between Helsinki, London, Berlin, Milan and Warsaw. (I'm currently in Milan as I write this.)
I've been filming a reportage styled documentary about myself, and my art with a Polish film crew/television crew (TVN). So far it's been a rewarding and culturally enlightening experience. I have met some absolutely lovely people, and have experienced things that I never would have been able to if I wasn't shown around Warsaw by a native. (Disco-polo!)
Warsaw is an incredible city, and at times I found it rather difficult to interpret. Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to visit any historical/war museums, however, I was able to visit the Warsaw Photoplastikon, which made me so incredibly happy!
It's quite strange to be working on such a large scale project about myself, but the more we film, the more I learn about myself and how others perceive me, as a performer and as an individual. Which as an artist is incredibly enlightening, if not sometimes slightly embarrassing, as every small habit can be amplified by the camera.

I took the train from Warsaw to Berlin, to perform with Osca - a conceptual art, pop band at the official after party for the Berinale Film festival. The show was fabulous, so much fun was had, and many, many cocktails were consumed. All I can say is: flying with a hangover is no fun at all...

In Helsinki I have been working on several projects; one of which being a series of photos with renowned photographer, Juha Arvid Helminen. Here's one of the portraits:

It's titled "The girl with a hole in her sock" (2012, Helsinki).

I'm currently in Milan as I performed for Dsquared2, as part of the opening for Milano Fashion week. (I was fire eating) The venue was incredible, an old red and gold baroque styled theatre, completely transformed into an old music hall, set for the chicest fashionistas in Milan. With sideshow alleys, magicians, show girls and champagne! Not to mention the outrageous displays created to house the new season's bag collections. You can see how stunning the secret entrance is... 

Here's a small promo video: 

I have also been interviewed by renowned illustrator Marie Meier, for the French online Burlesque portal: The Burlesque Corner. You can read it here, but it is in French: Interview. Marie, has also completed a portrait of me, which I think is absolutely incredible! Thank you so much Marie, you are one hugely talented lady! 

You can view Marie's website here: Marie Meier

I have also received this lovely shot from a performance I did in Paris in January:

Tonight I'll be performing at The Royal Burlesque Revue, Milano with the Voodoo Deluxe family! It's going to be brilliant. And,  I have a few new costumes to take for a test drive.

More photos coming soon from Dsquared, Juha Arvid Helminen, and othe projects coming soon...

Backstage shots; Voodoo Deluxe, Milano

Here's a few shots from the backstage of Voodoo Deluxe, Milano. 

Carnival Freakshow, Milano - Ars Fotographica, new photos.

Here's a few more photos from Voodoo Deluxe's Carnival Freakshow taken by Valentina and Mattia from Ars Fotographica, Milan!!

A Carnival Freakshow- Voodoo Deluxe, Milano!

A few weekends ago I performed at Voodoo Deluxe's 'Carnival Freakshow' in Milano Italy. As always, the night was amazing. I performed alongside The Baron, he did his sideshow weightlifting routine and I did a freakshow and fire performance with stunts such as 'Human Blockhead', 'Mental Floss', 'fire eating', 'Bed of nails', and 'Broken Glass'.
Here's some photos taken by the wonderful Valentina and Mattia from Ars Fotographica, Milan.

Fire Fans....

A short video of a much longer fire performance for Voodoo De Luxe - Royal Burlesque Revue from the 13th November. Milano Italy!

Voodoo De Luxe - Royal Burlesque Revue, Milano Italy.

Wow, I've just had the most stressfully amazing weekend I've had in a long time!
I went to Milan to perform at an incredible venue called the Casa Del Musica, they were hosting The Royal Burlesque Revue with Voodoo De Luxe.
Special thanks to Transport for London for nearly making me miss my flight and making me cry, and also to Alitalia for leaving my bags in London. (I got my luggage back less than 30 minutes before the doors opened!)
But, regardless of the stress etc... The show was absolutely amazing with other performances from Millie Dollar and Chrys Columbine.
Here are some photos from my fan dance, and my new fire performance. The majority are taken by

Grazia Teresella Breva

And, Now for the fire...........

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I love these photos so much, I think they capture the essence of my 30's fan dance, and the Art Deco Fire Circus perfectly. 

I hope to be in Milan again very soon.