See you at the 2019 Capital Burlesque Expo!
Ottawa's fifth annual Capital Burlesque Expo joins burlesque, drag, circus and variety performers from near and far for three extravagant days! Coming up in Ottawa, Canada from April 12th to 14th, 2019 this festival aims to excite, entertain and educate with a series of shows, workshops, bazaars and parties! Join us at the 2019 Capital Burlesque Expo as we celebrate the art of tease!
The burlesque revival began to shimmy its way in to Ottawa in 2002 with showcases opening for bands and comedy shows. By 2007 troupes were producing their own headlining events and beginning to put Ottawa on the burly map. By 2008 there was enough interest that classes became available. In 2014 the Capital Burlesque Expo united more than 50 performers from across Canada and the USA with Ottawa's first multi day burlesque festival!
Burlesque is creative and entertaining.
It's funny, exciting; it's sexy, enticing.
Burlesque is body positive and inclusive.
It's rude, it's crude, it's raunchy, it's lewd.
Burlesque is empowering and liberating.
It's political, ironical, satirical, and comical.
Burlesque is beautiful.
It's subversive, immersive, distinctive, perversive.
Burlesque is art.
Founder & Creative Director
Koston Kreme is an international burlesque performer, producer, costume maker and instructor based in Ottawa, Canada. Co-founder of Capital Tease Burlesque & House of Tease, and partner at Flirt!.
Stage Manager
Bytowne's Blonde Bombshell, Bella Barecatt is a proud member of Capital Tease and the creative director and co-founder of the Ottawa Burlesque Playground.
Workshop & Volunteer Coordinator
Randi Rouge is the director of Rouge Studio of Dance and a member of Capital Tease Burlesque.
Marketing Coordinator
Victoria Vermouth is a member of House of Tease Burlesque and the founder of Vermouth & Sane Presents Production Company.
Ottawa Art Gallery
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The Capital Burlesque Expo opens with a bang at Ottawa's newest theater space, LabO!
Ottawa Art Gallery
Ottawa Art Gallery
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A afternoon of networking and workshopping.
Ottawa Art Gallery
Ottawa Art Gallery
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A sparkling night of burlesque that you won't want to miss! Stick around for the after party!
Ottawa Art Gallery
Cafe Nostalgica
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A Capital Burlesque Expo staple and the silliest burlesque show in all the land!
Cafe Nostalgica
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