Description

Activity, Dancing and Classes
Tickets from free

Over 18
Sun, 8th Nov 2026 @ 11:00 - 12:00

11:00 - 12:00

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival presents: Sleaze & Tease with Dominus Von Vexo
Picture walking down the steamy streets of Soho, into a smokey bar... where you hear the screams of Strip! Strip! Hooray! Combining the sex appeal of golden age striptease and British parody! Aimed to release your inner siren, whilst having a bump and grind blast! Join 'Birmingham's Queen of Burlesque', Dominus Von Vexo for this powerhouse workshop to unleash your inner sleaze! Open to all levels in a relaxed, open and fun atmosphere! Whether you want to expand your skill set or try something new!
What to bring:
-Comfortable clothes, gym wear whatever you feel bonita in!
-Bare feet/Professional dance heels
-Long gloves
-Boa
-Water
ABOUT DOMINUS VON VEXO:
'The Powerhouse Diva, Dominus Von Vexo is an exquisite performer with sex in their heel. Since scintillating into the scene in 2018, The ‘Birmingham Queen of Burlesque’ has fast become one of the most awarded burlesque and drag artists in the city. Including Producer Who Makes Miracles Happen Cabaret Central Awards 2025, Burlesque Performer of the Year BBB Awards 2024, Church of Yshee Drag Winner 2021 and Midlands Zone Best New Cabaret Finalist 2020. Combined with Midlands Zone Outstanding Contribution 2020 and Birmingham Live 30under30 2019 for their significant impact on the Birmingham LGBTQ+ community.
Dominus is also the producer and creative director of critically acclaimed burlesque, drag and cabaret group, House of Allure , ‘Best Local Cabaret’ Midlands Rainbow Awards. A diverse collective, having sold out all of their shows in the heart of The Birmingham LGBTQ+ village. Leading them to be one of the most in demand producers and curators in the West Midlands; ‘Leading The Way In Brum’ and ‘Stomping All Over The West Midlands’. Clients include Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Common Wealth Games, Channel 4, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham Pride Festival, Albert’s Schloss, The Flapper and The Nightingale Club. As well as the producer for the first ever highly anticipated Birmingham Drag and Burlesque Festival!
The international daring artiste, has bought sexquisite performances all over the UK, including London’s West End. A true charismatic chameleon with acts spanning from their luxuriously decadent Villainess act to leaving audiences in side splitting stitches as Patsy Stone. With over 10 years teaching experience comprising of Ballroom, Latin American, Heels and Burlesque, you will want to ride the infectious wave of this risqué ecdysiast.
The five star drag powerhouse will be sure to leave the stage blazing one heeled step at a time, enforcing the empowering agenda: ‘YOU WALK WITH THUNDER!’

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival is supported using National Lottery Funding through Arts Council England.
Please note that there may be videography & photography during workshops for festival promotion. If you would not like to be seen, please notify the workshop instructor.

Offers

Promotions

Tickets/Times

Ticket	Event time	Cost
Workshop with Dominus Single Admission	11:00 - 12:00	Free admission
Workshop with Dominus Von Vexo	11:00 - 12:00	Free admission

Location

Address

Fabric Dance, Thorp St, Birmingham, B5 4TB

Getting there

Citymapper Google Maps

Organiser

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival

The first festival of its kind in the United Kingdom is landing right here, in the second biggest city, the land of the 0121, the birthplace of Black Sabbath and where ‘Bab’ is used as a greeting more than hello… Birmingham! On November 6th-8th 2026, step into a world of utter fabulousness, jaw dropping glamour and outrageous humour, where both the weird and wonderful are championed. Celebrating all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent that Drag and Burlesque has to offer. With a commitment to showcasing international performers and platforming stars of Birmingham… Expect cabaret on steroids! Produced by ‘Birmingham’s Queen of Burlesque’, Dominus Von Vexo, founder of House of Allure. The festival will be a sparkling, scintillating, steamy cocktail of shows and workshops in the bull’s eye of the city. Sizzling showgirls, daring drag, comedic clowning, bawdy burlesque is but a tease of what is to come; across various venues that contribute and define the creative heartbeat of the city. In the words of Brummie legend, Julie Walters, “Stage is the most exciting!” and we cannot wait to bring you that thrill. Join us, for what will be a beautiful and unforgettable celebration of authenticity, diversity and joy, adding to the rich legacy of our city! We invite you to be a part of that history!

T&Cs

1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, DesignMyNight (WFL Media Ltd) and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.

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Grace

Written by Grace

Rating: 5
• 16th September, 2026

I have been going to classes for over 3 years now and i absolutely love them. I love learning the routines and learning more about burlesque but the best part of the classes is the people. Dominis who leads each class is so inspiring, talented, kind and supportive. They make each class so much fun and everyone that attends always has a laugh. I leave every week so happy and excited for the following week. Going to these classes has truly changed my life. I would 100% recommend
Claire

Written by Claire

Rating: 5
• 16th September, 2026

I absolutely love my burlesque classes! I was a little nervous about stepping outside my comfort zone at first, but I’m so glad I did. It’s such a fun, friendly and supportive environment and I always come away feeling more confident and with a huge smile on my face. It’s become something I genuinely look forward to – a chance to switch off, have a laugh, feel fabulous and just enjoy being me for an hour. 💃✨ I’d recommend it to anyone who’s tempted to give it a go!