A grassroots framework for safer spaces
We have had a busy start to the year! In January, Jacki shared some of the Fabulous Femininities journey with our colleagues at the School of Performance and Cultural Industries at Leeds. She spoke about the relationships that have been formed during her journey on the project and also discussed the Fabulous Femininities documentary – … Read more
As we head towards the end of the year, here’s a quick look back on what the Fabulous Femininities team has been up to – and what’s coming up in the first few months of 2025. In April, I (Daisy) joined the team and quickly after that, we headed into a series of workshops across … Read more
Burlesque is an art form which actively celebrates older performers and recognises how age can be a marker of experience, provenance and artistry. It seems deeply appropriate, then, that on October 1st, Fabulous Femininities team member Prof. Alice O’Grady will be speaking at the International Day of Older People event in Leeds. She will be … Read more
Hello everyone, We’re firmly into the next phase of Fabulous Femininities so I thought I’d share some behind the scenes images with you all. We’ve held two workshops with participants in Doncaster and in Leeds where we’ve discussed safe-spaces and inclusivity in burlesque and cabaret, for performers, promoters, and audience members, and been sharing updates … Read more