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The Grand Halloween Ball - (26.10.19) - The Ballroom, Sheffield City Hall. A devilish and dangerously decadent Hallowe’en party – freaks, fun, frolics, and dancing into the early hours! Full details & booking: http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id51.htm Dancing – Cabaret – Circus – Sideshow – Burlesque - Vaudeville – Trade Stalls – Tarot Reading - Face & Body Painting - Souvenir Photographers & Artists - Cocktails - Street Food & much more! Doors open at 8:30pm Walkabout entertainment will start at 8:30pm Stage entertainment will start at 9pm Disco-Party will end at 3am TICKETS: Advance Tickets: £25.00 (+ booking fee) Door Admission: £30.00 Full details & booking: http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id51.htm The Ballroom Sheffield City Hall Barker's Pool Sheffield S1 2JA Demonic dancers, madcap magicians, sideshow shenanigans, comedy capers, and ferocious freaks will delight and entertain you throughout the event, with the whole evening centred around a very eclectic and energetic mix of music which we hope will make you get up and shake your bones on the Ballroom's funkadelic light-up dance-floor for this extravagant Hallowe'en DISCO PARTY! Performers include: * Mister Meredith * Aurora Starr * The Magic Ball Man * Avdotia the Russian doll * Miss Bruise Violet * Arran Shurvinton's Nosferatu * Talulah Blue * John Celestus * The Brides of Dracula (Emily Rose Greenwood) * Luke Robson * Pixie Le Knot & Yasmine Florentine * Claudia Contortionist Additional stalls/entertainments: * Street Food * Cocktail Bar * Tarot Reading by Witchy Wynnie * The Pixie Tribe, Sheffield Face Painter - Face & body painting * Mesmerize - An eclectic range of Goth, Rock, Alternative & Pagan essentials and gifts. * Darkstorm Store - Dark, Gothic, Black, Alternative Jewellery and Accessories. * Captain Victorys Vicarious Accoutrements - Steampunk & Gothic style customised/handmade respirators, goggles, masks, artwork, hats. (Plus other hats, goggles, masks, gothic art, skulls, wrist watches, pocket watches, etc.) * The House of Trolls - Cheeky hand made harnesses and latex wear - perfect for burlesque, fetish and festival fashion. * Beams & Bobbins - Laser-cut acrylic jewellery - designed and handmade in Derbyshire; Unusual, unique and with a Gothic/Alternative edge * Fagins treasure box re Linda miatt - Wassell - Eclectic eccentricities * Toxchick Creations - An original twist on artisan made cards and home decor using a mix of new and reclaimed materials, creating personalised items for those who like an alternative or sustainable gift. Dress Code/ideas: Masquerade - Hallowe'en - Horror - Fancy Dress - Evening Attire - Gothic – Fetish - Rocky Horror - Steampunk - Cosplay - Alternative (etc.) Get dressed-up to the nines for this fabulous party night, or please just dress smartly - totally up to you! * FULL WHEELCHAIR ACCESS & DISABLED TOILET FACILITIES * Please see www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk for full details of all stage & walkabout performance and additional event entertainment including souvenir photographer and entertainment stalls. Please note: * This event is billed as an 18+ Cert. * Due to content, some acts/performances will include bawdy/risqué style humour/themes/language, plus there will be some degree of Burlesque striptease/semi-nudity. * This event will include loud music & some flashing lights. * This event is predominantly a party with ongoing stage, dance-floor, walkabout & stall-based entertainment throughout the event. If you wish to see a seated cabaret show, then we recommend that you attend our theatre show (SOLD OUT! The Velvet Burlesque presents Cabaret Gothique 2019) instead or as well as attending the Ball. There are tables and seating around the main dance-floor and halls adjoining the ballroom, but the cabaret section is standing. #TheVelvetBurlesque #VelvetBurlesque #Halloween #Ball #Party #Show #Sheffield #HalloweenSheffield #HalloweenParty #MasqueradeBall #GrandHalloweenBall #VelvetBurlesqueGrandHalloweenBall #Burlesque #Cabaret #Circus #Sideshow #Magic #Entertainment #LiveEntertainment #Dancing #Disco #Music #Stalls #Facepainting #FancyDress #NightOut #ThingsToDo #Event #SheffieldCityHall www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™

Ladies - Do you want to learn fantastic burlesque & cabaret show style dance & performance with an award-winning choreographer & teacher? Do you want a fun way to exercise but aren't keen on joining a gym or standard fitness classes? Do you want to meet new friends in a safe and supportive atmosphere? YOU CAN! Beginners are more than welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ The Velvet Burlesque are one of the largest, and the longest-running burlesque & cabaret variety shows/productions, and burlesque & cabaret dance classes in the U.K., and were proudly awarded "Best British Burlesque Troupe" by The Burlesque Awards. Producer, Choreographer, Performer & Teacher; Lara Gothique - "Hells Belle" was also voted into the Top 5 "Best British Burlesque Performer" category. NEW CHOREOGRAPHY SEASON STARTS THURSDAY 5th SEPTEMBER! Please see http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id11.htm for full class details including venue, time, and what to wear, etc. Day: Thursday Time: 8pm-10pm Price: £12.50 per session. Venue: Chapeltown & Burncross Community Centre, Orchard Court, Burncross Road, Sheffield, S35 1SH. No need to book - just turn up 10/15mins early for your first session. Sportswear/leggings and a cool, comfy top are fine. Bring a drink of water too. Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2259762361012155/ Feel free to contact Lara Gothique via [email protected] re joining. I look forward to meeting you soon! Lara Gothique - "Hells Belle" www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ #TheVelvetBurlesque #VelvetBurlesque #VelvetBurlesqueSheffield #Sheffield .

: Gothic, Alternative, Horror, Dark, Rock, Pagan Traders (Confectioners etc. also welcome) - * Do you have a trade stall? * Would you like to trade at The Grand Halloween Ball - Sheffield City Hall (26.10.19)? Be part of a devilish and dangerously decadent Hallowe’en party – freaks, fun, frolics, and dancing into the early hours! * Private Message for further details, or contact Lara Gothique via [email protected] I am accepting stall enquiries from traders who thinks their stall would fit in with this event. Full event details & ticket booking: https://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id51.htm Lara Gothique - "Hells Belle" www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ • • #TheVelvetBurlesque #VelvetBurlesque #GrandHalloweenBall #Halloween #HalloweenBall #MasqueradeBall #HalloweenSheffield #Ball #Party #Show #Sheffield #Cabaret #Circus #Sideshow #Entertainment #LiveEntertainment #Dancing #Shopping #trader #traders #shop #Music #Stalls #TradeStalls #Facepainting #market #NightOut #ThingsToDo #Event #SheffieldCityHall

The Velvet Burlesque show troupe - awarded "BEST BRITISH BURLESQUE TROUPE" by The Burlesque Awards! NEW CHOREOGRAPHY STARTS THURSDAY 11th JULY. Ladies - Do you want to learn fantastic burlesque & cabaret show style choreography? Do you want a fun way to exercise but aren't keen on joining a gym or standard fitness classes? Do you want to meet new friends in a safe and supportive atmosphere? YOU CAN! Beginners are more than welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ The Velvet Burlesque are one of the largest, and the longest-running burlesque & cabaret variety shows/productions, and burlesque & cabaret dance classes in the U.K., and were proudly awarded "Best British Burlesque Troupe" by The Burlesque Awards. Producer, Choreographer, Performer & Teacher; Lara Gothique - "Hells Belle" was also voted into the Top 5 "Best British Burlesque Performer" category. Please see http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id11.htm for full class details including venue, time, and what to wear, etc. Day: Thursday Time: 8pm-10pm Price: £12.50 per session. Venue: Chapeltown & Burncross Community Centre, Orchard Court, Burncross Road, Sheffield, S35 1SH. No need to book - just turn up 10/15mins early for your first session. Sportswear/leggings and a cool, comfy top are fine. Bring a drink of water too. Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2259762361012155/ Feel free to contact Lara Gothique via [email protected] re joining. www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™

The award-winning Velvet Burlesque presents Cupid Stunts - a spectacular extravaganza of fabulous Burlesque, Vaudeville, Cabaret, Circus, & Variety acts, featuring multiple-award-winning local, national, and international guest performers displaying tantalising burlesque and cabaret routines, daring circus stunts, sideshow shenanigans, and a fair few surprises ... expect nothing less than excellent quality entertainment!www.VelvetBurlesque.co.ukPresented in the Library Theatre, set in the heart of Sheffield`s theatre district - let us welcome you into an exciting, glamorous atmosphere for an unforgettable night of unique variety entertainment!Date: Saturday 4th May 2019Showtime: 8pm till 11:30pm(-ish)(Doors open at 7pm ... Bar will remain open until midnight)The Library TheatreTudor SquareSurrey StreetSheffieldS1 1XZTICKETS: General Advance Tickets: £25.00 (+ booking fee)Door Admission: £28.00Full details & tickets: https://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id42.htmMain show/event page: http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id5.htm(Our shows always tend to sell-out in advance of the show date ... don't miss out!)PERFORMERS:* Aunty Mae (courtesy of Lena Mae)* Sir Leopold Aleksander* Talulah Blue* John Celestus* Lara Gothique - "Hells Belle"* The Velvet Burlesque* The Yorkshire Puddings"The Velvet Burlesque - Guaranteed to be one of the most fantastic, professional, flamboyant, and entertaining Burlesque, Cabaret & Variety Shows you could wish to attend!Come and see how Burlesque and Cabaret should look!"Due to our excellent reputation and extremely high quality of events, "The Velvet Burlesque" are one of the largest, & longest-runningBurlesque & Cabaret Variety Theatre shows/productions in the U.K.Tickets only available from www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ Please note:* This event is billed as an 18+ Cert.* Due to content, some acts/performances will include bawdy/risqué style humour/themes/language, plus there will be some degree of Burlesque striptease/semi-nudity. * This event will include some flashing lights.

The Grand Hallowe'en Ball - Saturday 27th October 2018 - The Ballroom, Sheffield City Hall. A devilish and dangerously decadent Hallowe’en party – freaks, fun, frolics, and dancing into the early hours! Full details & booking: http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id51.htm Promo video: Divine dancers, madcap magicians, sideshow shenanigans, comedy capers, and ferocious freaks will delight and entertain you throughout the event, with the whole evening centred around onstage performance and a very eclectic, energetic & extravagant Hallowe'en party! Music will include a dizzy mix of Disco, Rock, Pop, Retro, Punk, Soul, 70`s, 80`s, 90`s, 00`s, Metal, Gothic, Spoof, Party, Classic, Rockabilly, Jive, Surf, & Alternative music (& more!) - basically anything which we hope will make you get up and shake your bones on the Ballroom's funkadelic light-up dance-floor! If you have a music track request, then please contact us in advance, and we'll do our best to play it. Dress Code/ideas: Masquerade - Hallowe'en - Horror - Fancy Dress - Evening Attire - Gothic - Fetish - Rocky Horror - Steampunk - Cosplay - Alternative (etc.). Get dressed-up to the nines for this fabulous party night, or just dress smartly! Disco - Dancing – Burlesque – Cabaret – Circus – Sideshow – Vaudeville – Stalls – Face & Body Painting - Souvenir Photographers & Artists & much more! Please see http://www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk for full details of all stage & walkabout performance and additional event entertainment including souvenir photographer and entertainment stalls. Performers include: * Joe Black * Alekseï Von Wosylius * Arran Shurvinton's Nosferatu * The Magic Ball Man * Miss Bruise Violet * Jeanie Wishes Burlesque * Whisky Falls Burlesque * Vanity Dare * Hedda Liukkala - Circus Artist * Arielle Firecracker * Pheebs Contortion * Suzie Sequin MORE PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED SOON! Additional stalls/entertainments: * Tin Type Trailer * The Pixie Tribe * Peacock Pretties by Emma Shortland * Astro Diablo * Sam Ryde Jewellery * Miss Samantha's Vintage * Mesmerize MORE ANNOUNCED SOON! TICKETS: Advance Tickets: £25.00 (+ booking fee) Door Admission: £28.00 Full details & booking: http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id51.htm http://www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ Please note: * This event is billed as an 18+ Cert. * Due to content, some acts/performances will include bawdy/risqué style humour/themes/language, plus there will be some degree of Burlesque striptease/semi-nudity. * This event will include loud music & some flashing lights. * Arielle Firecracker will be performing with live snakes. This event is predominantly a disco-party with elements of stage, dance-floor, walkabout & stall-based entertainment throughout the night. #TheVelvetBurlesque #VelvetBurlesque #Halloween #Ball #Party #Show #Sheffield #HalloweenSheffield #HalloweenParty #MasqueradeBall #GrandHalloweenBall #VelvetBurlesqueGrandHalloweenBall #Burlesque #Cabaret #Circus #Sideshow #Magic #Entertainment #LiveEntertainment #Dancing #Disco #Music #Stalls #Facepainting #FancyDress #NightOut #ThingsToDo #Event #SheffieldCityHall http://www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™

* Do you have a trade stall that would fit a Hallowe'en style event? * Would you like to trade at The Grand Halloween Ball - Sheffield City Hall - 27.10.18. * Please contact [email protected] for further details. A devilish and dangerously decadent Hallowe’en party – freaks, fun, frolics, and dancing into the early hours! Full details & booking: https://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id51.htm http://www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™

In 2018, the award-winning Velvet Burlesque will proudly present the third Sheffield Burlesque & Cabaret Extravaganza. A spectacular festival of fabulous burlesque, vaudeville, cabaret, circus, & variety acts, featuring multiple-award-winning local, national, and international guest performers. Expect nothing less than excellent quality entertainment, with a different cast each night! Presented in the Library Theatre, set in the heart of Sheffield`s theatre district - let us welcome you into an exciting, glamorous atmosphere for an unforgettable night of unique variety entertainment! Shows: Friday 24th & Saturday 25th August 2018 Showtime: 8pm till 11:30pm(-ish) (Doors open at 7pm ... Bar will remain open until 1am) The Library Theatre Tudor Square Surrey Street Sheffield S1 1XZ Advance Tickets/Admission: £24.00 2x Show Festival Pass: £40.00 * SPECIAL OFFER* Further details & ticket purchase: http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id37.htm Tickets only available from http://www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ The Velvet Burlesque are one of the largest, and the longest-running burlesque & cabaret variety shows/productions, and burlesque & cabaret dance classes in the U.K. - come along and see exactly why. www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk

* NEW CHOREOGRAPHY STARTS THIS WEEK! * Ladies - do you want to learn fantastic burlesque & cabaret show style choreography? Do you want a fun way to exercise but aren't keen on joining a gym or standard fitness classes? Do you want to meet new friends in a safe and supportive atmosphere? Do you perhaps fancy training with us to join our award-winning dance troupe? YOU CAN! Beginners are more than welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. http://www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ The Velvet Burlesque are one of the largest, and the longest-running burlesque & cabaret variety shows/productions, and burlesque & cabaret dance classes in the U.K. - come along and see exactly why. Please see http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id11.htm for full class details including venue, time, and what to wear, etc. Day: Thursday Time: 8pm-10pm Price: £10 per session. Venue: Chapeltown & Burncross Community Centre, Orchard Court, Burncross Road, Sheffield, S35 1SH. No need to book - just turn up 10/15mins early for your first session. Sportswear/leggings and a cool, comfy top are fine. Bring a drink of water too. Feel fee to contact Lara Gothique via [email protected] re joining. I look forward to meeting you soon! Kind regards, Lara Gothique - "Hells Belle" http://www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™

: Ladies - do you want to learn (and perhaps perform) fantastic choreography and be part of an award-wining dance troupe? Do you want a fun way to exercise but aren't keen on joining a gym or standard fitness classes? Do you want to meet new friends in a friendly and supportive atmosphere? YOU CAN! Beginners are more than welcome, and no previous dance experience is necessary. www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ The Velvet Burlesque are one of the largest, and the longest-running burlesque & cabaret variety shows/productions, and burlesque & cabaret dance classes in the U.K. - come along and see exactly why. You can find examples of the choreography that Lara Gothique teaches via The Velvet Burlesque YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheVelvetBurlesque/videos Please see http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id11.htm for full class details including venue, time, and what to wear, etc. Day: Thursday Time: 8pm-10pm Price: £10 per session. Venue: Chapeltown & Burncross Community Centre, Orchard Court, Burncross Road, Chapeltown, Sheffield, S35 1SH No need to book - just turn up 10/15mins early for your first session. Sportswear/leggings and a cool, comfy top are fine. Bring a drink of water too. Gentlemen - our men's dance class The Velvet Boylesque is also available - please contact Lara Gothique via [email protected] re joining. I look forward to meeting you soon! Kind regards, Lara Gothique - "Hells Belle" http://www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™

: WANTED - Halloween/Horror style PERFORMERS, PSYCHIC/TAROT READER, & STALLS/TRADE STANDS – SHEFFIELD (city centre), UK – SATURDAY 28th OCTOBER I have a few performance slots and trade stall spaces opened up for The Velvet Burlesque present Cabaret Gothique 28.10.17 OR The Grand Halloween Ball 28.10.17: * Hallowe’en/Horror/Alternative trade style stands/stalls to appear at our Grand Halloween Ball * Professional Psychic/Tarot Card Reader to appear at our Grand Halloween Ball * Performers - Walkabout/Magic/Circus/Sideshow/Cabaret, etc. to appear at The Velvet Burlesque show or the Grand Halloween Ball (Sorry – no fire, no aerial - those act slots have been booked. Possible availability for burlesque, although I have booked most of those slots already.) Please contact myself directly via email detailing which of the above you are interested in applying for, and I shall send further details by reply. Email: [email protected] Application deadline: midnight Friday 24th September 2017 (although I may close the castings earlier if I fill the available performer/trade slot before that date). Feel free to recommend-tag anyone into this post who you feel may want to apply. Thank you, Lara Gothique http://www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™

Yes - I've already contacted them, and they've not lost one (to their knowledge). It's safe where it is for now until it's owner gets in touch anyhow. Thanks for your reply to the post.

The Velvet Burlesque proudly presents "Sheffield Burlesque & Cabaret Extravaganza"! A spectacular FESTIVAL of fabulous Burlesque, Vaudeville, Cabaret, Circus, Magic & Variety acts, featuring a cast of multiple award-winning local, national, and international guest performers displaying tantalising Burlesque and Cabaret routines, daring Circus stunts, Sideshow shenanigans, Boylesque, Drag, and a fair few surprises ... expect nothing less than excellent quality entertainment! Presented in The Library Theatre set in the heart of Sheffield`s Theatre district, let us welcome you into an exciting, glamorous atmosphere for two nights of unique variety entertainment! Event: The Velvet Burlesque present Sheffield Burlesque & Cabaret Extravaganza 2017 #SBCE2017 Dates: Friday 25th August Saturday 26th August Showtime: 8pm till 11.30pm (Doors open at 7pm ... Bar will remain open until midnight) Venue: The Library Theatre Tudor Square Surrey Street Sheffield S1 1XZ Advance Tickets/Admission: £22.50 (+ booking fee) Door Admission: £25.00 FULL FESTIVAL SHOW PASS only £40.00 (+ booking fee) Further details & ticket purchase: http://www.velvetburlesque.co.uk/id37.htm Performers include: FRIDAY 25th August: * Abigail Collins - London, UK * Alekseï Von Wosylius - Nancy, France * Kiki Lovechild - London,UK * Lena Mae - Surrey, UK * Miss Sugar Rush - London, UK * Silly Thanh - Geneva, Switzerland * Glory Pearl - London, UK * Seedy Frills - Lancashire, UK * Sandy Sure - Cardiff - Wales * Suzie Sequin - Cheshire, UK SATURDAY 26th August * Joe Black - Brighton, UK * Trevor Organ - Leeds, UK * Petula Goldfever - Paris, France * Didi Derriere - Sheffield & London, UK * Cece Sinclair - Manchester, UK * Good Ness Gracious - London, UK * Catrice Cat - Bratislava, Slovakia * Paisley X - London, UK * Bambi La Fleur - Fort Lauderdale, USA * Bonnie Boux - Waterford, Ireland * Hells Belle - Sheffield, UK PLUS - Neil Kendall's Pop-Up Burlesque & Striptease Museum, with associated lectures & workshops. Tickets only available from www.VelvetBurlesque.co.uk™ Due to our excellent reputation and extremely high quality of events, "The Velvet Burlesque" are one of the largest, and longest-running Burlesque & Cabaret Variety Shows in the U.K. We hope to see you there!

I've already contacted a lot of places that own peacocks locally, but no takers as yet.

Has anyone in the S36/S35/S6 area of North Sheffield lost a Peacock? If so, please PM me (or email: [email protected]) with a description of your missing bird for more details. Thanks, Lara