Hurly Burly News Blog

Miss Polly Rae and William Baker on Boyz Cover this week

2010-02-17T03:10:00.000-08:00

William Baker's Interview in this week's Time Out Magazine

2010-02-16T23:10:00.001-08:00

Thriller 1st Birthday Celebration / Lyric Theatre West End

2010-02-13T15:58:00.000-08:00

Miss Polly Rae was one of the celebrity guests at the 1st Birthday Celebration and performance of The West End's Hit Revue Show Thriller Live.

Miss Polly Rae's You Tube

2010-02-13T15:55:00.000-08:00

Visit the new YouTube Channel of Miss Polly Rae for a sneak Peek A Boo Preview through the keyhole of the dazzling All New Hurly Burly show

www.youtube.com/misspollyrae

Miss Polly Rae's teasingly gorgeous pictures

2010-02-13T15:54:00.000-08:00

Group Image of Miss Polly Rae And Her Hurly Burly Girlys from recent photo shoot

Miss Polly Rae announces open auditions for The All New Hurly Burly Show

2009-11-22T02:59:00.003-08:00

Miss Polly Rae recommends La Clique's Christmas Spectacular at the Roundhouse

2009-11-22T02:56:00.000-08:00

Impossible to define and impossible to resist, La Clique is an ever-changing collection of the most outrageous, hilarious, beautiful and downright bizarre acts you will ever see. The show has performed 24-sell out seasons across the globe, with each performance offering audiences a unique, inspirational and unforgettable night in the theatre. Now winner of the 2009 Best Entertainment Olivier Award, La Clique has proved itself to be a seductive, funny, dangerous and above all heart-warming sensation.

Book Tickets Here

WAM BAM CLUB brings Polly to Cafe De Paris

2009-11-06T13:14:00.000-08:00

London's sensational variety show THE WAM BAM CLUB welcomes Miss Polly Rae as their special burlesque performer this Saturday 6th November.
www.wambamclub.com

RichMix G-Fest Saturday 14th November 2009

2009-11-06T13:05:00.000-08:00

Miss Polly Rae is to perform at this year's GFest Party at RichMix Bethnal Green on Saturday 4th November 2009.

Polly will part of this glam club night is part of the shorfilm festival for the LGTB Community of London. Also performing are The Urban Gypsies and music by BBC Radio and Club Kali presenter DJ Ritu

doors are 10pm, tickets are from £10.00 and available from richmix.org.uk

More Publicity Shots

2009-10-28T10:13:00.001-07:00

New Publicity Shots

2009-10-28T10:08:00.000-07:00

Ad Campaign for The All New Hurly Burly Show

2009-10-28T10:05:00.001-07:00

The Hurly Burly Show at Woodville Halls Tonight, Friday 25th September 8pm

2009-09-25T07:33:00.000-07:00

The Hurly Burly Show teases Kent

2009-09-15T13:34:00.001-07:00

Miss Polly Rae and Her Hurly Burly Girly will be showing their "Hurly Burly Show" at Woodville Halls in Kent on Friday 25th September 2009 at 8pm.

Booking by telephoneCredit card bookings can be made by telephoning the Box Office on 01474 33 77 74. A processing charge of £2 per transaction will be applied and tickets will be posted to the card holder (time allowing).
Bookings in personA processing charge of £1.50 will be applied for tickets booked and paid for over the counter with a debit or credit card.
Reservations will be held for a maximum of 4 days.
Booking On-lineThe web site provides secure on-line bookings every day of the week.A processing charge of £1.50 will be applied for tickets booked and paid over the internet with a debit or credit card. Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded.
Normal ticket booking terms and conditions apply.
Booking by postPlease make cheque's payable to Gravesham Borough Council and enclose a stamped address envelope for the return of your tickets. Please send to Woodville Halls Theatre,
Woodville Place, Gravesend, Kent DA12 1DD
Booking by e-mail Please e-mail woodville.halls@gravesham.gov.uk including details of the show, together with your name, address and telephone number. DO NOT INCLUDE CREDIT CARD DETAILS.

Miss Polly Rae with new creative director William Baker at Westfield Photo Shoot

2009-09-15T12:59:00.000-07:00

Miss Polly Rae's new Creative Director took pictures of Polly for a new Westfield Shopping Centre Magazine and also for her "All New Burly Burly Show" for February 2010.

Miss Polly Rae Gears Up for London Folies Opening

2009-07-31T13:28:00.000-07:00

Miss Polly Rae is in final preparations for the world premier of London Folies at Leicester Square Theatre next Tuesday 4th August 2009. We are giving away 5 pairs of ticket for the press night on Thursday 6th August 2009. Please e-mail info@hurlyburlyuk.co.uk by Wednesday and the winners will be randomly chosen. In the meantime please have a look these images of Polly during last week's press call.

Sunday Times Article

2009-06-28T10:48:00.001-07:00

Miss Polly Rae features in today's Scottish Sunday Times Spectrum Magazine with this fabulous picture.

HENLEY FESTIVAL

2009-06-28T08:10:00.000-07:00

On Saturday 11th July 2009 Miss Polly Rae and Her Burly Burly Girlys will present the full Hurly Burly Show hosted by the dark prince of cabaret Mr Dusty Limits at this years Henley Festival. The Girlys are on at midnight. For more information about the Festival please visit http://www.henley-festival.co.uk/

Proud Burlys

2009-06-28T08:06:00.001-07:00

London's leading Burlesque Troupe Miss Polly Rae and Her Hurly Burly Girlys are delighted to be part of this year's line up at the annual Pride Festival on Saturday 4th July. The Girlys will be performing on the Ku-Bar Stage on Leicester Square at approximately 6pm. For more information visit http://www.pridelondon.org/

Vivienne Westwood designs for Miss Polly Rae

2009-06-28T07:58:00.000-07:00

Vivienne Westwood's Hatmaker Prudence Millinery is to design a one of a kind Gold Label hat especially for Miss Polly Rae. Prudence, says she is looking forward to designing this piece with Polly and they are hoping to come up with a sensational 1940s vintage creation. More to follow.

Miss Polly Rae stars in new Kasabian Music Video FIRE

2009-05-29T08:47:00.000-07:00

Miss Polly Rae along with Hurly Burly Girly Miss Laurie Hagen just completed shooting a music video with band Kasabian for their new single FIRE, our in July. More information about the band, song and its release are on http://www.kasabian.co.uk/.

Live From Leicester Square extends through until 27th November

2009-05-29T08:40:00.000-07:00

Due to the phenomal success of Miss Polly Rae's Friday Night weekly residency at Leicester Square Theatre, the run of the show has now been extended through until Friday 27th November 2009.

Book your tickets now through http://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/

Miss Polly Rae And Her Hurly Burly Girlys to perform at The Mayfair Arts Club.

2009-04-30T07:03:00.001-07:00

Hurly Burly are very proud to announce that on Wednesday 27th May 2009, they will be bringing their popular brand of vintage cabaret to the world famous Mayfair Arts Club. The Home of the Muse and The Amuse in Central London. Located in a distinctive and historic building in Mayfair, The Arts Club features versatile dining, reception and meeting spaces. Changing exhibitions and the Club's collection of artwork are featured throughout, reflecting its history and diverse and influential membership. A limited number of non-membership table reservations can be made for this special evening. Cocktail reception, dinner and show are £40.00 per show. For reservations and more details please contact

Anna: 020 7408 5092 or e-mail anna@theartsclub.co.uk

Timings are cocktail reception at 7.30pm / dinner and show at 8.00pm

The Hurly Burly Girlys on Talk Sport Live TONIGHT!

2009-04-28T14:01:00.000-07:00

If you’re looking for the definitive definition of the term ‘Jack of all trades’, then just look in Ian Collins’ direction.Let’s just look at his CV: A monster in Dr Who, supporting roles in London’s Burning and The Bill, journalist, Pontins Bluecoat, and lest we forget mid-morning current affairs radio don! And tonight Ian interviews Britains most successful Burlesque Troupe Miss Polly Rae and Her Hurly Burly Girlys. listen to the show live at midnight. Click here for show profile http://new.talksport.net/shows/show.asp?showId=100969

Eidos Recruits Burlesque Sweetheart Miss Polly Rae To Adorn US Aircraft In Battlestations: Pacific™

2009-04-19T13:57:00.000-07:00

Eidos Interactive Ltd, creator of some of the world’s leading videogame properties, today announced that the award-winning burlesque artist, Miss Polly Rae, will feature in the upcoming Battlestations: Pacific™, which launches across Europe on May 15th.Sequel to the No. 1-selling Battlestations: Midway™, Battlestations: Pacific™ takes the critically-acclaimed action/strategy gameplay to the next level. Expanding upon the intense, strategic combat of the first title, players can take to the skies and seas through two massive, action-packed campaigns across 28 missions, featuring some of the most decisive naval battles in history.A leading light on the UK burlesque scene, Rae is the founder and front woman of Britain’s leading, award-winning troupe, ‘Hurly Burly’ and will be available as one of the many pieces of nose art to decorate your in-game US aircraft, taking forces’ sweethearts into the thick of battle.Rae has worked regularly for Agent Provocateur and appeared on the cover of Time Out and The Stage, as well as several advertising campaigns and appears regularly on British television.Battlestations: Pacific™ is rated PEGI 12+ and ESRB Teen and is set for release on Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Games for Windows® - LIVE.http://www.battlestations.net/

London Gazettes in love with Live From Leicester Square

2009-04-16T07:01:00.000-07:00

LIVE FROM LEICESTER SQUARE
15 April 2009
Leicester Square Theatre, Leicester Place, WC2THE AUDIENCE'S curiosity is piqued early on by an intriguing opening to London's latest cabaret showcasing rising stars of burlesque.A shy but affable violinist proceeds to belie his uncomfortable appearance with a medley of eloquent pieces, interspersed with the odd aside to the audience, including the by now compulsory reference to bankers and their evil ways. Next up, the exquisite Miss Polly Rae and her cohorts, the Hurly Burly Girlys. They were captivating from the off, blending raunchiness with refinement, and a drop of cheeky humour with lashings of stage presence. Miss Polly Rae showed that she's not just all luscious lines by revealing a pitch perfect singing voice that will live long in the memory. It wasn't meant to be this good. A ball-bouncing tap dancer kept the momentum going but soon the real stars of the night emerged. Frisky and Mannish, a pop-parodying duo with impeccable comic timing, had the audience in raptures. All eyes seemed to be on Mannish whose subtle facial gestures and economy of effort provided the perfect backdrop for Frisky's amusing send-up of Kate Bush's Wuthering Heights, among others. Despite thinking throughout that the talent on display was worthy of a larger audience, the close and intimate confines of the venue served the show well. A hugely entertaining antidote to modern gloom.
BEN COLLINS

This review appeared today in

The Islintgon Gazette
The Islington EC1 Gazette
The Camden Gazette
The Hornsey & Crouch End Journal
The Muswell Hill Journal
The Tottenham Journal

THE SUN TEAMS UP HURLY BURLY

2009-04-15T06:29:00.000-07:00

Fab prize? ... Cor-set is!

FANCY seeing a burlesque show and a comedy night with Live at Leicester Square?
One lucky reader will win a weekend stay for two at The Cavendish Hotel and go to two fantastic shows at the newly refurbished Leicester Square Theatre.

The stylish hotel is renowned for offering the ultimate in luxury and has remained at the forefront of London hotels for the past few centuries.

Get your feather boas at the ready because you’ll be spending Friday night with Miss Polly Rae & Her Hurly Burly Girlys burlesque troop!
The buxom beauty returns to London with a dazzling extravaganza showcasing the very best international entertainers, together with the weird, the wonderful and the wildest guest artists.

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Opening with the best in variety and burlesque on Friday nights, Live from Leicester Square will be providing top quality entertainment every weekend of the year in the centre of London.
For more information and to get tickets go to www.leicestersquaretheatre.com – Box Office number 0844 847 2475
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To stand a chance of winning this fantastic prize, all you have to do is answer one simple question.
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Competition ends Monday April 20, 2009

BOOK TO SEE HURLY BURLY NOW UNTIL JUNE

2009-04-07T13:15:00.001-07:00

The following line up has now been confirmed for Live From Leicester Square with Miss Polly Rae and Her Hurly Burly Girlys plus the following guests on the following dates:

10th April Ivy Page, Frisky and Mannish, Stuart Pemberton

17th April Ivy Page, Frank Senazi, Stuart Pemberton

24th April Ivy Page, Frisky and Mannish,Des O Connor

1st May Frank Senazi,Lady Carol

8th May Ivy Page, Frank Senazi,Stuart Pemberton

15th May Ivy Page, Frank Senazi,Lady Carol

22nd May Ivy Page,Lady Carol

29th May Frisky and Mannish, Stuart Pemberton

5th June Dusty Limits, Frisky and Mannish, Frank Senazi

12th June Dusty Limits, Frisky and Mannish, Frank Senazi

19th June Dusty Limits, Frisky and Mannish, Frank Senazi

book tickets now through

http://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/

IVY PAIGE JOINS LIVE FROM LEICESTER SQUARE

2009-03-28T13:27:00.000-07:00

Hurly Burly is delighted to annouce that Ivy Paige will be special guest performer and host on Friday 10th April, 17th April and 24th April.

Ivy Paige is a critically acclaimed performer and director. She fuses bawdy burlesque, song, storytelling, stand up and striptease in her imitable style; this coupled with her ascorbic wit and lashings of audience participation deliver performances not to be missed. Ivy Paige has two official sponsors, La Magia and Fabulous Fascinators.

Trained in theatre she graduated from Dartington College of Arts with a First Class Degree with Hons. She is recognised and renowned for her unique east end voice and her soulful and often comic jazz vocals. She is a trained singer with a mezzo soprano belt.

Pioneer of a genre she calls “theatre burlesque” she creates visually and emotionally stunning shows, that explore narrative within cabaret and burlesque. Her shows are interactive and she always has the audience in the palm of her hand and on the edge of their seats.

The rough diamond of the burlesque scene, Ivy Paige is one of the most sought after comperes and performers in the UK. She has two sell out shows, her flagship show “Ivy Paige’s Scandalous!” is performed at the supper club Volupte and has received wide critical acclaim, the second “Ivy Paige’s Curiosity Cabaret” is performed at Mu Mu in Maidstone and has brought the best of burlesque and cabaret to Kent. Both shows will also be touring nationwide.

She has hosted and performed for a wide variety of events and shows and past and present clients include, Love on the Rox, The Hurly Burly Girly Show, Friday Follies, The Puppini Sisters, The London Burlesque Festival, The Tassel Club, The Ministry of Burlesque, Shimmy Shake, Vivid Soda Burlesque Revue, Beyond The Cabaret and Sotheby’s Auction House to name a few. She is a regular headlining artist and performs across the globe. Her acts combine high theatricality with stunning visuals and concepts’, for full act list please see Show lists.

She works as a freelance lecturer in performing arts and holds guest lecturers and masterclasses in burlesque and cabaret.

book your tickets now through www.leicestersquaretheatre.com

The Stage Loves Live From Leicester Square

2009-03-28T13:19:00.000-07:00

Live from Leicester Square
Published Monday 23 March 2009 at 10:30 by Paul Vale
There is an air of anticipation hanging over the Leicester Square Theatre at the moment. The central venue is effervescent with regular comedy and cabaret shows based either in its basement bar or in the comfortable surroundings of its main stage.
Friday nights are currently drawing audiences in to see the reigning Queen of Leicester Square, Miss Polly Rae continuing to make her mark on London’s burgeoning burlesque scene. Rae stretches her artistic muscles even further in this regular Friday night gig mixing a marvellous vocal quality with a sharp sense of humour. Her delivery of A Guy What Takes His Time and Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps would have been highlights to the show if it wasn’t for Jo King’s sharp, sassy choreography and the Hurly Burly Girly’s joie de vivre. A new caveman scene slyly burlesques Kubrick’s 2001 - A Space Odyssey as the team of girls bow and worship a stiletto while Rae’s Black Swan routine is a familiar pleasure.

Currently supporting Rae are tap-dancing juggler Stuart Pemberton and comedy musical duo Frisky and Mannish. While Pemberton casts a more traditional shadow over the evening, Frisky and Mannish are slap bang up to date comedy cabaret bringing the audience a selection of familiar tunes given extremely unusual treatments. Genial host Paul L Martin keeps the proceeding moving along swiftly and it is good to see the house allowing the various staff to show off their other talents, with the barman creating a classical violin prologue to the night’s cabaret.

Welcome to our News Blog!

2009-03-06T16:09:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Hurly Burly Girlys' News Blog!

This is our first post - we will be keeping you up-to-date with all our latest news. At the moment, our website http://www.hurlyburlyuk.co.uk/ is being re-designed, so make sure you check back to find out when it when it will be launched!

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!