What do Madonna, Mick Jagger, Fatboy Slim, Richard Branson, Snoop Dog and the Fun Lovin’ Criminals all have in common? They’ve all been wowed by acts that are performing at the Burlesque Against Breast Cancer Ball on November 6th. The Burlesque Against Breast Cancer Ball (in association with Onjoy.com) is a sumptuous ball at The Old Market, Hove, on Thursday November 6th. Compered by TV’s Mat Fraser (who’s infamous for his shows at New York’s exclusive Slipper Room and has introduced burlesque legends including Immodesty Blaize, Dirty Martini and Julie Atlas Muz) it features performances from top international burlesque and variety artists including: Mantryx “A truly impressive trio of balletic acrobats scaling, twisting and somersaulting around silk” The Stage Kittie Klaw “The beating heart of the British burlesque scene” Bizarre Magazine Eric Walton “A masterclass in magic & mentalism with arch intellectualism that doesn't take itself too seriously” The Times Dolores Delight “One of the hottest burlesque acts on the planet” Bizarre Magazine Desmond O’ Connor “A high degree of musical wit and lyricism... a thrill to watch” The Guardian Cherri Shakewell “Damn, can the girl dance. screaming the kind of confidence that makes the room shut up and stare” Latest 7 Patti Plinko & Her Boy “Like a mad Doris Day meets PJ Harvey” Amanda Palmer, Dresden Dolls Lili La Scala “Enchanting” The Evening Herald The Boy With Tape on His Face “His likeable mad scientist vaudevillian pranks stand out in this year’s laugh fest.” NZ Theatre Review Other treats include table magic, music and a charity auction featuring prizes including gold discs, designer clothes, a body casting session and exclusive artwork. Tickets cost £50 and are available from The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS Box Office: 01273 736222 Sponsors for Burlesque Against Breast Cancer include Onjoy.com, Barefoot Wine, She Said, Scarlet magazine, Jeminee Solanki and the Ministry of Burlesque, and more sponsorship opportunities are still available. To find out more about the event, sponsorship, tickets or how you can get involved, contact Emily Dubberley on emily@burlesqueabc.com Burlesque Against Breast Cancer is also raising funds for Macmillan through the Ultimate Burlesque erotica anthology. To buy your copy visit the Ultimate Burlesque website In aid of Macmillan cancer support Macmillan, registered charity number 261017