Turku’s Extravaganza Mystery Evening unveiled
Posted on 09. Sep, 2013 by T.T. Tassel in Event Information, Main Articles
This write up will be a bit different from normal.
Why you ask?
Because I was on stage myself, not once but twice. First aiding Sea Breeze with her performance, and the second time aiding The Valentino Sisters with their performance.
So I ask you to indulge me as I was not able to see all the performances.
When you first entered the theatre area you found in front of you a very well laid out and well stocked Burlesque Flea Market. This was staffed by the delightful Elisa Day.
After this you came into the main seating area and stage.
The Dj/Lighting Technician/Sound Technician/Smoke Machine Operator for the evening was the remarkable Petja, sorry there is no picture or link out for this man of many talents, just our thanks.
The Host for the evening was Miss Nobody and she was aided by the very quiet Miss Incognito. (I say quiet because Miss Incognito wore a gas mask the entire evening).

Host Miss Nobody and her assistant Miss Incognito – Picture © Rhia Evil Dressmaker
The Pick Up for the evening was carried out by Fanny Von Dunkel.
First blood of the evening (so to speak) went to Sea Breeze, who performed her newest routine “Hunger”, and really got the audience in the mood for the rest of the evening.

Sea Breeze with her “Hunger” routine. – Picture © Anna Perälä
Dorianne Crimson next gave a performance that was most enjoyable, and the audience responded really well and showed their appreciation.

Dorianne Crimson – Picture © Anna Perälä
Miss Charming Daisy gave a demonstration in rubbish collection and recycling, although I have never had such an enjoyable demonstration.

Miss Charming Daisy – Picture © Anna Perälä
Marie la Mint is always a treat to watch with her performances, and this was no exception. She lead us into the first break with style and glamour.

Marie la Mint – Picture © Rhia Evil Dressmaker
After the break we were delighted with the beautiful dance moves of Ginger, her grace and style was like watching butterflies dancing.
Titania Hill is a very talented performer, and she was truly on form at this event. Her routine was amazing and this surely was Titania at her best.

Titania Hill – Picture © Rhia Evil Dressmaker
Tellervo Rynnäs-Kintukas gave us a refreshing take on Monsieur Poirot. This was a really entertaining performance and a delight to watch.

Tellervo Rynnäs-Kintukas – Poirot – Picture © Rhia Evil Dressmaker
Giving us an ice cool performance was left to Melanie Mightmurder, her routine was as cool as diamonds and as slick as ice, while raising the temperature in the room.

Melanie Mightmurder – Picture © Rhia Evil Dressmaker
One of my favourite burlesque performances is Invisible Light from The Finnish Blonde Burlesque Troupe, and we were treated to a special one off performance of this number.

Finnish Blonde Burlesque Troupe – Invisible Light – Picture © Rhia Evil Dressmaker
After the next break for refreshments we were to be entertained with some very clever and fast hula-hoops from the talented Susanna.

Susanna – Picture © Rhia Evil Dressmaker
The Valentino Sisters brought their Caravan routine to Turku. This duo work so well together and are a pleasure to watch.

The Valentino Sisters – Caravan – Picture © Anna Perälä
Sophie le Sucre delighted everyone with one of her most sensuous performances, and she had the audience right where she wanted them.

Sophie le Sucre – Picture © Anna Perälä
Mimi de Froufrou and Lafayette Lestrange of The Finnish Blonde Burlesque Troupe closed the show with their new duo number, a routine that is so suited to them.

Mimi de Froufrou & Lafayette Lestrange (FBBT) – Picture © Anna Perälä
Pictures courtesy of Anna Perälä and Rhia Evil Dressmaker
T.T. Tassel (Your undercover agent in the front line of Finnish Burlesque)