Wednesday, October 5, 2011

September Means Back to Taboo Revue - A Photo Review

Screaming Chicken took over the WISE Hall on Friday, September 30 for the opening night for the 2011/2012 season of the Taboo Revue Variety Burlesque Show and does it EVER feel good to be back! The cast was just itching to showcase what they have been working hard on all summer and boy did that hard work EVER show. Labour, love and a little bit of lust... ok a LOT of lust set the tone of this show!




How happy were we to have Evil Bastard and Steve Stevedore host the night? It’s a very good sign when you are watching a show where the hosts also strips down to their underthings. These two gentlemen are committed to make sure our crowds will get all the skin their $20 will give them!


Photo by Ian West
Photo by Greg McKinnon




Sweetpea Magee is one Screaming Chicken’s newest sweethearts and can this girl ever deliver. If you ordered a something sweet and silly, she is more than capable to fill it for you. No really, she covered all your fast-food cravings and thensome!



Photo top left and right by Greg McKinnon, Photo by Ian West



Since Screaming Chicken’s very popular Terror at Rock Out Beach this summer, Little Red Ridesitgood has been looking for inspiration. Searching in ones pants is a great technique and has been a great source of influence for many of our performers. Great work Miss Red ;)






















Photo top left and right by Greg McKinnon, Photo centre Ian West



"Pretty pretty pretty" was my mantra when I debuted my newest number at this Taboo Revue. Breaking away from behaving like a jack-ass on stage put me in a space where I had to remind myself to not make a stupid face. I think it worked out ok and I didn't fall! (PS I'm Sparkle Plenty your author of this post WOW!)























Photo top left by Greg McKinnon, photos top right & centre by Ian West



I don’t know why I don’t just give Melody Mangler her own tab in this blog, she is a spectacle on her own (Good thing she has a WEBSITE!!!). Once again her new newest number does NOT disappoint. All ready for her performance in Australia for the Burlesque Ball later this month, she debut perhaps one of her most dynamic performances I have seen. You never fail to amaze Melody!






















Photo top centre by Greg McKinnon, Photo lower centre, lower left and right by Ian West


Sweetpea Magee made us go a little maternal with her mega-bizarro group number. She obviously went a little literal with the song title “Push It” by Salt and Peppa. Ghetto-fabulous mommies

Bunny Muegens,

Sweetpea Magee, Sparkle Plenty and Whatsername pushed out some naughty baby boys played by Evil Bastard, Chai Tea, Sex Luthor and Doc Chocolate. Please note: If giving birth to any early 90’s hip-hop do NOT wear tear away denim dresses!!!! Bad babies! Bad, bad babies!

Photo by Greg McKinnon
Photo by Ian West
Photo by Ian West
Photo by Ian West
Photo by Greg McKinnon
Photo by Greg McKinnon
Photo by Ian West

Female empowered, body positive Bobbi Whiskey politely called to the crowd for the Real Naked Lady, to please stand up! Somehow Sex Luthor still included himself in this group.

























Photo left by Ian West, Photo right by Greg McKinnon

There were so many gorgeous girls in this show I HAD to showcase them in this post. Going clockwise from the top left photo may I please introduce to you: Damn Booty Dench, Calamity Kate, Veronica Vex, VaVa Vunderbust, Lacy L’Amore and Chai Tea (ok he’s not a girl but he sure likes them!), Lace Cadet, Whatsername and Rufflesilkskin. Phew, say that 3 times fast!























Photo left by Ian West, Photo left by Greg McKinnon






















Photo left by Ian West, Photo right by Greg McKinnon






























Photo left and right by Greg McKinnon






















Photo left by Greg McKinnon, Photo right by Ian West


The entire cast of the September Taboo Revue captivates the audience with another masterpiece of a finale number. Melody Mangler created a more artistic and twisted story. Where rampant, adventurous pirates face a dreadful shipwreck to be saved by mystical mermaids... or should I say murderous mermaids. OoooOOoooOOooohhhhhhh tricky lady fish!!!

Photo by Greg McKinnon
Photo by Ian West
Photo by Ian West
Photo by Ian West
Photo by Greg McKinnon
Photo by Greg McKinnon
Photo by Ian West

I would have to say on the sliding scale of awesome (1 being awesome, 10 being training house-pet to pre-warming favorite spot on the couch then cracking open a beer for you) I would confidently say we hit that 10 like a boss!


Part of what makes the Taboo Revue so special are all the generous individuals who share the same vision with Screaming Chicken and volunteer their efforts to support us. With that we thank everyone who came out, we hope you had as much fun as we did putting the show on!


Another thanks goes out to our first-class photographers Greg McKinnon and Ian West. You can catch all the mega-hot mega-pixel pics on Facebook: Through the eyes of Greg click here and here, through the eyes of Ian click here.


But wait, did you miss this show? Well then good thing we have another one coming up Friday, October 28th. Screaming Chicken is going to get a little spooky with this set as we get in the Halloween spirit. Tickets are available now, go ahead and click this link, it will totally hook you up!


Til the 28th my friends, stay sexy!


Love and glitter,


Sparkle Plenty xox


Wednesday, September 28, 2011

TABOO REVUE is BACK!

Only 2 more sleeps now kids! After closing the summer with a hugely succesful run of our original Burlesque Play - Terror at Rock Out Beach, at Waterfront Theatre - we are back for our Fall/Winter Season withScreaming Chicken's signature production:


It's coming at you Friday, Sept 30th with sparkle, sass and shine. Check it!. :D


Monday, September 12, 2011

THE EVENTS PAGE HAS BEEN UPDATED!!

So this post's title is pretty self-explanitory....

I bet you all have been itching to know when you get yourself back to the WISE Hall to see what Screaming Chicken has to offer with the longest running burlesque show in Vancouver (no joke we are turning 7!!).

To learn more click here or if your cursor is closer to the tabs click on "Events". Either way, you will have all scoop on all the dates for the 2011/2012 season of the Taboo Revue Variety Burlesque Show.

We are just thrilled to be kick off this season Friday, September 30th. Stay tuned for more details!

Love and glitter,

Sparkle Plenty
xoxo


Thursday, September 8, 2011

Chickens in the Fringe!



Melody Mangler, April O’Peel & Violet Femme brings Burlesque to the Vancouver International Fringe Festival with :

The Razzle Tassel Tease Show


The world’s dirtiest mime, sultry songbirds and showgirls drunk in high heels! The Razzle Tassel Tease Show deliver a cabaret spectacle showcasing the perfect mix of glamour, seduction and fart jokes. Three passionate women with varied performance backgrounds celebrate their love of all that is strange, humorous and fantastical in Burlesque striptease!!


6 chances to take part in this theatrical experience:


Thursday September 8 - 5:00 PM-5:55 PM

Sunday September 11 - 6:10 PM- 7:05 PM

Monday September 12 - 10:15 PM-11:10 PM

Tuesday September 13 - 7:45 PM-8:40 PM

Saturday September 17 - 9:20 PM -10:25 PM

Sunday September 18 - 4:00 PM-4:55 PM


All Shows at Performance Works On Granville Island:

1218 Cartwright Street

Tickets available here


Wednesday, August 17, 2011

THE WORD IS OUT!

Terror at Rock Out Beach is turning heads and people are talking.

Hit the links to hear what the buzz is all about below!!!

Vancouver Courier listed us in their picks of the week.







Georgia Straight gives you the goods on what you can expect in their preview.




The Province also has their eye on us.




Live Vancouver had nothing but nice things to say (glad you find us entertaining!)

Shucks even Baron S Cameron said some pretty sweet things about us too!

Now you have read all about it, you get EIGHT chances to get down to summer's grooviest beach party!

Terror at Rock Out Beach opens Thursday, August 18th and runs til August 27th at the Waterfront Theatre. Brown Paper Tickets is your key to getting your ticket!

See you all there xoxox

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Sneak Peak - Check out these Pics!


It's Almost Time for TERROR AT ROCK OUT BEACH! (Opens Aug 18th!)

Get Yer Tickets While They are HOT HOT HOT!


We're bring some Bad Ass, Booty Shakin', Titillating Beach FUN to Vancouver this summer!

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

TERROR at ROCK OUT BEACH - Tickets Now Online



Strip-sical: like a musical, but with dancing and stripping (instead of singing). Wooo!


That's right! It's almost here. A classic tale fo girl meets boy, boy meets girl, girl meets tentacle death. Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society proudly presents our brand new, original, full-lenth Strip-sical - Terror at Rock Out Beach. Come see us Aug 18 - 27th at Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island! :D


"The great thing about Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society... is that the company truly honours the “new” in “new burlesque.” The women on-stage here are subjects, rather than objects; they’re celebrating their erotic selves on their own terms for their own pleasure—and inviting us along for the ride." - Colin Thomas, Georgia Straight (2010)





Friday, June 17, 2011

Intimate Evenings with Screaming Chicken - JUNE



Screaming Chicken's turns up the heat this summer with their most intimate show of the year:


An Intimate Evening with Screaming Chicken




Saturday, June 25th you are invited to our kooky creative space, our home, the Chicken Coop to see the our gorgeous girls performing for you up close and personal. Get cozy in our studio space while our performers put on a little show just for you .


We have a killer line-up opening this summer's first Intimate Evening:


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Melody Mangler
Sparkle Plenty
Sweetpea Magee
Mama Fortuna
Ava Lure
Cinnamon Twist
Bobbi Whiskey
Scarlet Delirium...
********************


Hosted by Shea DeVille


Plus perhaps there might be a game or two to include all of you =D


Doesn't that sound enticing?


Space is limited, get your tickets while you still can!


See the Facebook event here


When: Saturday June 25, 2011

Doors open at 7:30pm Show starts at 8:00pm


Where: “The Coop” Screaming Chicken Studio

2280 East Hastings (Near Nanaimo)


Tickets $12 available online

No tickets sold at the door


Note: if you are unable to purchase online tickets or have questions contact Sweetpea Magee at sweetpea.magee@screamingchicken.net


Intimate Evenings will be held monthly over the summer. Future dates TBA.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Go Canada: Chickens at BHOF

In the off chance you have never heard of the Burlesque Hall of Fame weekend in Las Vegas, it is the one of the largest celebratory weekend showcasing all that is burlesque featuring performers from around the world.

This is a weekend where performers get reunite with their extended burlesque family and get inspired from their creativity. Its were we can appreciate and honour all the legendary performers who have paved a way for this art-form to even exist and to celebrate with them.

Its also a weekend were performers from around the world compete for the crown title in variety of categories, to really be recognized by their peers in the Tournament of Tease.

***If you glanced at this year's line-up there aren't many Canadians competing this year, in fact there are only FOUR people from the whole damn country in this tournament!!***

Our very own Melody Mangler, April O'Peel and Violet Femme group up as the Razzle Tassel Tease Show and make up THREE of those FOUR competitors!!!! They are down there right now prepping for their moment in the spotlight TONIGHT to compete in the category of Best Troupe.


To add to that exciting announcement our wildly admired Artistic Director of Screaming Chicken, Melody Mangler is also competing for the crown title: Queen of Burlesque (won by fellow Canadian, Roxi D'Lite last year!).

Way to represent Canada ladies! You are going to blow the crowd away!




Tuesday, May 24, 2011

THE BEST AND THE LAST TABOO REVUE!!!

Its true, no more Taboo Revue... until September! We will be taking a break this summer so we are giving you one last chance to take in some Screaming Chicken shenanigans at the:

BEST of Taboo Revue: Part Two
(did you honestly think Vancouver's longest running burlesque show would ACTUALLY fit their best numbers in one show? Mmmhmmm I thought so!)

For the second time we will give you more zany, more hilarity, more sex, more magic, more.... bananas!

WAIT THERE'S MORE: We love you all so much we will be bringing back our million person group number for a second (and maybe the last?) time. Did you see it last week? Its freakin epic people!

All of this will happen for one night only!
Which night you ask?

FRIDAY, MAY 27th!!!!

Details:
At The Wise Hall – 1882 Adanac St.
Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
Tickets $20 at the door or $17+sc in
advance

Licenced Venue/19+
Seating by general admission (arrive early for the best seats)

Here's the Facebook invite

Dress code: ANYTHING GOES! Be it formal wear, costume, vintage, burlesque or anything else your creative mind can conceive!

I shall leave you with a little teaser in meantime. A little bit of Lunch Lady baby!

Liked the video? Why not LIKE us on Facebook!

Until Friday my friends!

Your trusty lusty blogger(thanks for the title VaVa xo),

Sparkle Plenty xoxo


Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Becoming Burlesque Graduation Show! May 20th

It's time once again to present to the world, the brand new graduates of Screaming Chicken's Becoming Burlesque program. 6 Buxom Beauties take to the stage for the first time in their Burlesque Debut. Featuring 6 stunning solo acts and the whole gaggle of gals in a group performance finale, you don't want to miss it!

To make a true burlesque gang-bang, we are also featuring some of our regular Screaming Chicken performers including:

Melody Mangler
Doc Chocolate
Sex Luthor

Hosted by the super cute Voodoo Pixie and Dame Booty Dench.

Learn all about how you too can be part of Becoming Burlesque. Next class starts in Sept 2011. Details here.

$17 online or $20 at the door
Get your tickets here


Doors open at 8pm, show starts at 9pm. Get here in line early for the best seats in the house!