Description

  • Activity, Cabaret/Burlesque and Classes
  • Tickets from free
  • Over 18
  • Fri, 6th Nov 2026 @ 16:30 - 17:30
  • 16:30 - 17:30

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival presents: Balloon Popping (In And Out With A Bang) with Kitty Ribbons

-Overview of balloon popping as a theatrical effect used for comedy, surprise, rhythm and audience engagement
-Safety briefing - Laxtex, safe distances and cleanup
-Costume and prop discussion - how to, where to, how many and with what
Performance techniques
-Building suspense, facial expressions, matching the beat and audience interaction skills
-Beginner choreography where participants create a short routine using balloons as props

What to bring:
-25 safety pins
-25 balloons (not blown)
-Heels optional but you can walk in
-Water
-Comfortable clothes

ABOUT KITTY RIBBONS:
Prepare to be surprised by this powerhouse of burlesque. Mesmerising and magnetic, playful yet sophisticated, Kitty blends charm, sass, and irresistible stage presence into every performance.
An award-winning international actress and performer, Kitty draws inspiration from both dance and theatre. Before dedicating the past decade to professional burlesque, she appeared in a wide range of theatrical productions. A talented singer and actress, she has also featured in several historical television documentaries.
As Entertainment Director for Wartime In The Vale, Kitty brings creativity and flair to every production. She is also the producer behind the acclaimed burlesque and cabaret show Cherries On A Cloud in Gloucester.
 Her talent has earned international recognition, including a runner-up placement in the British Crown category at the World Burlesque Games.

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 Kitty Ribbons

Single Admission

16:30 - 17:30 Free admission

Location

Address

Fabric Dance, Thorp St, Birmingham, B5 4TB

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
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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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  • Written by Amy

    Rating: 5

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    As well as being an incredible burlesque performer Dominus Von Vexo is also an incredible teacher. The sleaze and tease workshop was so helpful in building new skills and teaching us stage presence, I had an incredible time and would recommend the workshop to anyone looking to gain new skills and confidence in burlesque.
  • Written by Coco

    Rating: 5

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    Loved the sleaze and tease workshop! Super fun choreo and some very nice and super sleazy moves ;) Couldn’t take my massive boa, so I had to build a placeholder on the spot 😂 I wish I’d had it with me! Definitely take yours and fling that thing! :)
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