Bent Burlesque

Bent Burlesque A risque cabaret of eratic erotica and twisted tease Bend- Bent Burlesque 2014
The Benders are back with an all-new show!!!

Bend is the consolidated creative juices of three years of Bent Burlesque. This isn’t burlesque as you know it, Bend is a considered evisceration of all things pretty, fluffy and sweet- a treat from the subversive pulse of Australia. Satirical, sexy and outrageously hilarious, this is where burlesque meets art whilst having a back street dalliance with the immoral side of feminine humour. This yea

r Imogen Kelly will be presenting a fabulous cast with enchantments from the queer performance underbelly of Australia. Wild, shocking and delightful, Bent Burlesque never fails to pack a punch - or a fist. Presented by the notorious Imogen Kelly, Australia’s Queen of Burlesque and World Queen of Burlesque 2012, Bend presents a line up of Australia’s top performance artists, carnies, strippers and gender benders. The cast includes past offenders Lillian Starr, Glita Supernova, Betty Grumble, with this years special guest Lillikoi Chaos of sideshow fame and splendour! This is a ribald event showcasing Australia's best vajazzle razzlers blowing you away with their twisted tease, erratic erotica, carnal carnivalia and grotesque burlesque. Gratutious, highly skilled, dark glamour. More info available at facebook.com

Bend is for for everyone with a bent for getting bent.

26/07/2026

⭐️✨LOST PEEPS SHOW✨⭐️

Episode 2!!! An interview with ex-Kings Cross Showgirl just dropped!!!

It’s for grown ups and is just the tip of the iceberg of Jacqui Carr’s tale of showgirl shenanigans and skripper secrets.

Thank you to Jacqui for trusting me with your stories. It’s an epic episode.

Thank you also to Poppy Cherry and the folks at Maison Burlesque who came to my Q&A session.

Substack podcast link in bio.

19/07/2026

Hi friends!
LOST PEEPS SHOW UPDATE!

I won’t explain the enormity of the last week- it’s on the reel.

There has been an issue with withdrawals from the fundy and some donations have been returned.

Thank you to everyone who has been contributing! I couldn’t do this without you.

I’m back with an updated fundraiser- link in bio.

Please feel welcome to contribute forte first time re-donate if your donation has been refunded.

Thank you for your contributions!

Next episode due next weekend!!!



28/06/2026

⭐️Count Down ⭐️

July 4th ⭐️The Lost Peeps Show podcast Launch!!! ⭐️

It’s a Peel Good investigation into Australia’s Living History of Burlesque!

To join me on my fore into this lost world of fabulous people subscribe on my Substack:

https://open.substack.com/pub/theie

Buckle up!
It’s going to be a blast! 🚀


03/05/2026

PODCAST UPDATE!!!

I want to thank all of the people who I’ve chatted to- the insights… the stories… the fabulousness… and in so many cases I am thankful for the honestly and the ongoing survival of so many wonderful show folk.

Again I can’t give enough thanks to friends, fans and performers who have donated to help bring this dream project to life.

Link in bio for donations. Join my Substack for written updates and side adventures.

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19/04/2026

Hi all!!!

The portable podcast system has been bought and I have a one way ticket to Cairns… what could go wrong?

I am off to see fabulous people in out of the way places and it’s all thanks to YOU!!! If you have donated…

If you haven’t had a chance yet- now is your time!!!

We have raised $675.00

My costs so far are:
Rhode Podcaster system $1013.00
Flight to Cairns: $210.49
just so you get an idea of where the money is being spent. I’m sure not spending it on hair rollers and frilly underthingies.

So donate now and come on the adventure me!!!

The flight leaves in 1 weeks time- so get on it!

Link in bio or go to https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-living-history-of-australian-burlesque




17/04/2026

📖 The Living History of Australian Burlesque podcast is happening!

I begin my journey on April 26th and am heading to the far north to reconnect with friends and chat about the old days.

Wanna know more- I’ve written a thing. Have a read!

To follow my adventures subscribe to my Substack (link in bio). It’s going to be a wild ride!

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Thank you to everyone who has donated. It’s going to be a wonderful journey and I’m so excited for this project!

23/03/2026

Thank you to the amazing people who have donated already!!!

There are so many stories to gather!!!

The ball is rolling.

Time is ticking.

The work has started!!!

To make a contribution to recording Australia’s burlesque history please go to the link in my bio.



22/03/2026

Thank you everyone who came to The Ballroom’s Fox Hunt!!!

It was amazing to dust off Foxy Lady and perform it in The Blue Mountains!!!

Thank you to King Kael, Boy Michael and Jayvante Swing for bringing such fabulous performances to grace our stage.

All praise be given to DJ DandyLyon and DJ Solange for making the dance floor jump, jiggle and jive well@into the night.

A huge shout out to our sponsors, for supporting our community and helping magic happen in this tiny part of the world. We honestly couldn’t do it without you.

Another ranks to The Little Village Co, The Stray Whisker, Thornton and Blake and our own Captain Canine for the fabulous prizes!!!

Finally thank you to the glorious audience who came out and partied with us.

See you next time!

Imx AKA Ben Her

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