It appears Tosca Rivola is back for a sequel of sorts. After last year’s debacle that was Diamonds and Dust - a production she co-created with Dita Von Teese that promised the moon, delivered a pebble, was 'paused' shortly after its press night and then, two months later, quietly cancelled - the American cabaret producer has returned to Aaron Mellor’s Emerald Theatre with her long running concept show Sinematic.
Further casting has been announced for the 2026/2027 UK and Ireland tour of MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL, opening at Manchester Opera House on 23 February 2026. Learn more here!
BenDeLaCreme, the award-winning theatre and film producer, comedian, director, writer, and global drag icon, will host the queen of burlesque Dita Von Teese’s Nocturnelle 2026 UK & European tour.
Dita Von Teese is extending her smash-hit residency at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas through Summer 2026, and tickets for performances are on sale now.
Adelaide Cabaret Festival has officially opened artist submissions for its 2026 edition, inviting expressions of interest across New or In Development Works, Established Works, and Roving Performers & Solo Acts.
All new production images have been released from the world premiere of DIAMONDS AND DUST which opened on the 16 June 2025 at London’s newest West End venue, the Emerald Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Adelaide Festival Centre has announced multi-award-winning Australian comedian, singer, and writer Reuben Kaye will take on the role of Artistic Director for the 2026 Adelaide Cabaret Festival.
Carlotta AM was announced as the recipient of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2025 Icon Award at The 2025 Variety Gala, in front of a full house at Her Majesty’s Theatre.
World of Wonder has announced the queens competing for the crown in Season 2 of “Drag Race Brasil.” The series will premiere on July 10th exclusively on WOW Presents Plus, and reach audiences across 190 territories.
Experience an evening of unparalleled artistry at The Wick Theatre's Immersive Supper Club in Boca Raton as acclaimed singer and entertainer Ariana Savalas presents her captivating show, Stripped - Songs Behind the Showgirl. Learn more!
The Empire Strips Back has docked at Hammersmith’s Riverside Studios. With over two hours of themed fun based on the original Star Wars film trilogy, it bills itself tautologically as “a burlesque parody” (the word burlesque comes from the Italian burla meaning a joke or ridicule).
The ever-reigning Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese, has extended her critically acclaimed residency at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas with select dates through October 2025.
Australian masters of variety extravaganzas Strut & Fret return to the UK with their unashamedly adult and savagely sexy new show Sabrage. Just don’t forget the first rule of cabaret.
David Blaine, the world’s most iconic illusionist, endurance artist, and mentalist – has announced a nine show extension of his critically-acclaimed production, David Blaine: Live in Las Vegas.
London’s newest West End venue, the Emerald Theatre will opens its doors with the debut of DIAMONDS and DUST, directed by long-reigning Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese. Check out all of the details here.
“LEARNING TO BE NAKED”, a powerful and heartrending documentary of transformation and healing through the art of burlesque took top prize in the documentary category at the 20th LA Femme International Film Festival, October 24 - 27th.
Artist submissions and Class of Cabaret applications are now open for the Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2025, inviting performers to showcase their talents at this renowned event.