January 16th, 2025
Burlington, VT
NECTAR'S
188 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401
DOORS/COCKTAILS/FOOD/PRE-ENTERTAINMENT @ 6:30pm
SHOWCASE @ 7:30pm
Curtain Call @ 9:30pm
SAVE ON TICKETS WHEN YOU BUY BEFORE "DAY OF" PRICING
Upon arrival at 6:30 PM, as guests arrive, they'll be welcomed to savor a delightful cocktail while immersing themselves in the pre-show entertainment. Following this, a ceremonial toast will mark the beginning of the Sneak Peaks Showcase—an engaging display tailored to enlighten newcomers to the world of modern burlesque.
This showcase is an exploration of storytelling through a captivating mix of classic burlesque, neo-burlesque, draglesque, and even nerdlesque. Guests will be transported through time, experiencing the essence of past performances while gaining sneak peeks into what's in store for the remainder of the festival weekend.
This event is intended for mature audiences, may include vulgar language and adult themes, and is restricted to ages 18+ unless accompanied by an adult. A limited cash bar with Specialty Hendrick's Cocktails will be available during the pre-show and throughout the showcase until just after intermission.
TICKET STRUCTURE
Tickets are priced on a sliding scale and will increase day of. In other words... buy early and save!
**Additional Fees May Apply at the Time of Purchase. All sales are final.
VERMONT BURLESQUE FESTIVAL'S
THURSDAY NIGHT
SNEAK PEAKS
THE HISTORIC
2024 Line Up Below
2025 Line up TBA
LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH PERFORMER
BY CLICKING ON THE IMAGES
Performer Line Up May Be Subject to Change Without Notice
Seattle, Washington Chastitty Honeydew is an award-winning Seattle-based international performer and member of Haus De Corvo. She holds the title of Best Burlesque at the 2023 Brag Awards in Portland and has been a featured performer at Kinkfest, Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, and Queer Prom. She’s got the sweetest melons in burlesque and is ready to dazzle and delight you with something juicy and unforgettable!
Ithaca, NY Ithaca’s hot potato of burlesque, Gina Tomorrow is an appetizing buffet of versatility and shape shifting ability creating fantastical, bedazzled characters. This plus-sized pistol brings a punchy and alluring dynamism to all her acts. She delights audiences near and far through her provocative choreographies and wicked wit.
Wells, Maine Rylee Reign was once a dancing Queen for 28 years, teaching tap and hip hop at a studio in Maine. She wanted more out of her performing career when she joined a local burlesque troupe in NH in 2018. She danced and choreographed for them for 3 years until she put her crown on a shelf due to the pandemic. She is happy to wear her crown again performing as a soloist and teaching online classes.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Bunny Thunders isn't afraid to clown around, this whimsy wonder is a former roller derby player and sword fighter, and has traded in her weapons of mass destruction, for mass seduction, and breaking hearts instead of body parts. Keep your eyes peeled for this wiggly wonder, as she clowns around tonight, only for you. Prepared to be hypno-thized, it's Bunny Thunders
Ottawa, Ontario We introduce the timeless enchantress of burlesque, Diamond Harmony, from Ottawa Ontario, Celebrating the beauty of age this performer will mesmerize you with her grace, wisdom, and a lifetime of allure. Prepare to witness the passionate lover of the art, Diamond Harmony as she takes the stage and « greatest show »cases her savoir faire.
Ottawa, Ontario Fairy Fifi (she/her) joined the Canadian burlesque scene in 2018. She has been crowned Ottawa Fresh Follies “Judges choice” 2019. She originally comes from Reunion Island (Google it!), a French volcanic and sulfurous Island – which explains her passion for spreading lava on stage. Take your temperature now, the sensual and extrovert Fairy Fifi will heat things up!
Quad Cities, Illinois/Iowa A self-proclaimed sci-fi obsessive, Miss Manhattan tours the country satiating her wanderlust to bring wondrous lust to the stage. With her unique combination of quirky, nerdy and sexy she can leave audiences captivated by her curves or laughing at her bits (The comedy kind, not “those” kind). Trained in the art of burlesque under Midwest Icon, Mac Deville.
Winooski, VT & Las Vegas, NV