We’ve just had our third event at a new south London venue. It’s particularly well suited to the entertainment side of things, with a big stage, good acoustics and an effective built-in sound system. There is also a generous dressing room area for performers with direct access on to the back of the stage. It was this that made me think it was a shame not to have more cabaret entertainment, particularly burlesque.

So at our May event we had Vicky Butterfly perform and in July we had Jolie Papillon. Despite her international reputation, this was Jolie’s first appearance at the Candlelight Club. Vicky, on the other hand, has performed for us on many occasions—in fact she was the first person to perform for us ever, gracing the stage at our inaugural event in October 2010.

I’m pleased to say that both events worked out very well, so I’ve been busy booking burlesque performers for the other events we have scheduled at this venue in 2023. For our 13th birthday party on 23rd September we’ll have burlesque from Betsy Rose and for our Halloween event on 28th October I have secured the eerie services of Suri Sumatra. If you’re kicking yourself for missing Vicky, she’ll be back for our Winter Ball on 18th November.