Desmond O'Connor

An internationally acclaimed Musical comedian and MC, Desmond O’ Connor is one of the most popular acts on the UK Burlesque and Variety scene. A former musical director of the Cambridge Footlights, he performs regularly at shows, festivals as far afield as London, Dublin and an acclaimed appearance at the New York Burlesque Festival 2008.

His bawdy and sometimes darkly humorous lyrics all pour from his trusty ukulele which has been by his side during his own vaudevillian extravaganza, “And the Devil May Drag You Under” and the host of The Bizarre Ball in 2008.

Mr O’ Connor spoke to and even serenaded the Decadent Gent on this highly fun episode of Tassel Time.

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Kittie Klaw

Co-founder and Queen of The Ministry of Burlesque, Kittie Klaw is self described “model of impropriety and a muse of mirth”. A writer, essayist and highly skilled performer, she has been lauded one of the “major forces” of the UK burlesque renaissance and a keen scholar of the art form’s history within our culture. Her vast knowledge of Burlesque has led her to be a talking head on the subject for many television shows including writing and presenting profile on Burlesque legend Eliza Vestris for BBC Radio 4 in March 2009.

The Decadent Gent spoke to Kittie in last year where they discussed Burlesque’s history within British culture and her experiences as a performer in this highly fascinating episode of Tassel Time…

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The Puppini Sisters

The Puppini Sisters have been bringing their 1940s style close harmony melodies to worldwide audiences and international acclaim. Their current two albums “Betcha Bottom Dollar” and “The Rise and Fall of Ruby Woo” have been major bestsellers, bringing Marcella, Kate and Stephanie into the affections of Prince Charles himself.

In April 2008 The Puppini Sisters performed a major show at the KoKo Club which The Decadent Gent was lucky enough to interview the ladies about. He overcame equipment breakdowns (smoothed over by Chocolate Easter Bunnies) to bring you this sassy episode of Tassel Time.

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