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The Thunderbirds Jeff Tracy marionette represents a pioneering achievement in television design. Created by Hanna-Barbera and Gerry Anderson, it exemplifies “supermarionation,” a unique technique combining articulated puppets with miniature sets and special effects. This detailed figure, portraying...
Peter Schmeichel was a legendary Danish goalkeeper renowned for his commanding presence and shot-stopping ability. He achieved significant success with Manchester United, becoming a club icon and pivotal leader during their dominant era in the late 1990s. His influence extended beyond goalposts, sha...
Oliver Kahn was a German professional footballer recognized as one of the greatest goalkeepers in history. His commanding presence and exceptional reflexes defined his career with Bayern Munich and the German national team. He led Germany to victory at the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Kahn's influence makes...
Captain Scarlet’s Colonel White is a meticulously crafted marionette representing Spectrum's British military leadership. Created for the 1960s television series Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, he embodies the show’s innovative “supermarionation” technique. Donald Gray’s distinctive voice brings...
The Pontani Sisters represent a distinctive tradition within American burlesque. This New York-based troupe performs classic-style routines with intricate, synchronized choreography. Their work is notable for its contribution to the neo-burlesque movement and appeals to audiences interested in vinta...
Los Angeles neo-burlesque troupe founded in the mid-1990s by Michelle Carr, widely credited as one of the pioneering companies of the American neo-burlesque revival.
Banquine is a traditional circus performance showcasing advanced hand-tossing acrobatics. It involves a flyer being launched into the air by a catcher team through intricate interlocking handholds. This technique allows for spectacular aerial vaults and rotations. The act is primarily performed by t...
The Three-High Column is a complex acrobatic balance skill where three individuals stand vertically upon each other's shoulders, demanding immense core strength and stability.
The Shim Sham Revue was an influential New Orleans-based neo-burlesque show based in the French Quarter that helped spark the city's modern burlesque revival.
Founded in San Francisco, Red Hots Burlesque is a prominent modern revue known for its inclusive, feminist approach to neo-burlesque performance.
The Atomic Bombshells are a Seattle-based neo-burlesque troupe founded in 2003, known for their highly choreographed, glamorous theatrical productions.
American burlesque performer Angie Pontani is known for classic vintage-style acts and her role in the World Famous Pontani Sisters, a prominent burlesque family troupe.
Spottswoode is the leader of Team America in Team America: World Police, the 2004 marionette satire directed by Trey Parker.
Founded in 2004, Wasabassco Burlesque is a prominent New York City-based production company renowned for staging large-scale, immersive theatrical revues.
New York-based burlesque trio of sisters Angie, Doris, and Helena Pontani, active since the 1990s and known for blending classic burlesque with diverse dance styles.
While a bassist, McBride's rhythmic and harmonic influence is so profound that he must be mentioned. His ability to anchor a band with unparalleled groove, while simultaneously engaging in complex melodic counterpoint, elevates every musician around him. His presence defines the modern jazz rhythm s...
Created by William Baker, The Hurly Burly Show is a London-based theatrical burlesque revue that debuted in 2010 at the Leicester Square Theatre.
Created by performer Bonnie Dunn, Le Scandal is a renowned New York City cabaret recognized as the city's longest-running neo-burlesque variety show.
Brown Girls Burlesque is a women-of-color neo-burlesque troupe founded in 2007, focused on race, gender and sexuality onstage.
The Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum in Accra honors Ghana's first president, whose leadership helped the country gain independence in 1957.
An Acrobatic Gymnastics Group is a FIG-regulated competitive unit of three or four athletes executing synchronized balance and dynamic elements.
The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue is an Austin, Texas neo-burlesque company, documented at SXSW's 2009 Pastries and Pasties event.
Pinchbottom Burlesque is a New York theatrical burlesque company created in 2004 by Jonny Porkpie and Nasty Canasta, known for theater-burlesque fusion.
The British Blondes were a pioneering Victorian-era burlesque troupe led by Lydia Thompson, who introduced the bawdy musical burlesque format to the United States in 1868.
The Flying Buttresses are a modern neo-burlesque performance group recognized for their highly choreographed, comedic, and theatrical stage routines.
Sweet Soul Burlesque is a prominent Canadian performance troupe and academy based in Vancouver, recognized for its diverse roster of entertainers and vibrant neo-burlesque showcases.
Hotsy Totsy Burlesque is a New York nerdlesque revue by Cherry Pitz and Handsome Brad, debuting in April 2007 at The Slipper Room.
The Boylesque Kings are an acclaimed male burlesque troupe known for pioneering "boylesque," a comedic and theatrical subversion of traditional striptease.
Fleur de Tease is a New Orleans burlesque troupe created by Trixie Minx in September 2006, mixing dancers, comedy, magic and aerial acts.
Jihyo is highly respected for her leadership qualities and solid, reliable vocal performance. She embodies the dependable core of a successful group, providing a stable vocal anchor that allows the group to take creative risks. Her maturity and consistent effort make her a pillar of the group's endu...
