tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37588906305409198802024-03-13T01:09:58.412+00:00Scarlett Daggers BurlesqueThe ramblings of a fire eating burlesque performer, show producer and all round crafty so and so.Scarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125truetag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-11141432186022809802013-01-27T14:52:00.000+00:002013-01-27T14:52:52.850+00:00New interview!I've been interviewed by Aislinn Ball, aka <a href="http://www.boobookittycouture.com/" target="_blank">Boo Boo Kitty Couture</a>, about my many jobs and projects. <br />
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Aislinn is a very talented local vintage seamstress and the sponsor of my show, <a href="http://www.thegildedmerkin.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Gilded Merkin</a>. I'm very lucky to have her on board and one lucky lady at each show gets a <em>made to measure</em> dress from her! <br />
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I recommend checking out the rest of the series of interviews as there are some very talented creative types in there!<br />
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<a href="http://blog.boobookittycouture.com/2013/01/meet-scarlett-daggers.html">http://blog.boobookittycouture.com/2013/01/meet-scarlett-daggers.html</a><br />
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Scarlett xScarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-71349111469199343202013-01-06T21:18:00.000+00:002013-01-06T21:30:57.992+00:002012 - the best bitsLooking back 2012 has been quite a busy year for me! Here's a summary of my highs and lows...<br />
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The biggest achievement of the year was definitely getting my own burlesque and cabaret show up and running, <a href="http://www.gildedmerkin.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Gilded Merkin</a>! July's debut show, and the second in November, were both massively successful, the venue was packed and the feedback I've had since has been wonderful. I can't wait to see how it grows in 2013! There are big acts coming to Nottingham! :D<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gilded Merkin artwork by Charlotte Thomson-Morley</td></tr>
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Another high light at the top of my list was learning how to eat FIRE! I've been in awe of performers like <a href="http://missymacabre.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Missy Macabre</a> and <a href="http://www.redsarah.com/" target="_blank">Red Sarah</a> for a long time and when I saw Red Sarah was doing a fire eating workshop in Birmingham I jumped on it! The class size was small so we all had great one to one attention and I left feeling very well equipped to carry on practising my new skills at home (well, in the garden!), it was a lot of fun. Check out <a href="http://www.thefireschool.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Fire School</a> for workshop details. <br />
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Please excuse the dodgy headscarf arrangement, I was trying not to set fire to my fringe! </td></tr>
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In June I drove up to Chester and spent the day with the fabulous <a href="http://www.inaglo-photography.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ina Glo Photography</a>. I'd been looking forward to this shoot for a long time and really hope I can make it up there again this year. Here are a few of my fav's from the day...<br />
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I was also asked to perform at some great shows for the first time; <a href="http://www.missymaloneandfriends.com/" target="_blank">The Missy Malone & Friends Burlesque Revue</a>, doing 3 shows across the UK one of which involved a fun road trip to the depths of Wales with Sherry Trifle and Emerald Ace, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/151018268248221/#!/pages/ElectroTease/312869895393631" target="_blank">Electrotease</a> in Leicester, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/151018268248221/#!/groups/drsketchynewcastle/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Dr Sketchy's in Newcastle</a> (taking my Dr Sketchy's appearances in the UK up to 7 branches!) and <a href="http://www.ladywildflower.com/ourshop/" target="_blank">The Frou Frou Club</a> in Hebden Bridge on New Years Eve.<br />
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Then there were the good ol' fav's. I was back again at the wonderful <a href="http://www.thewetspotleeds.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wet Spot</a> in Leeds, <a href="http://www.kinkyandquirky.com/" target="_blank">Kinky & Quirky</a> in Devon, this time the Exeter venue, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Carnival-Divine/219397799501" target="_blank">Carnival Divine</a> in Manchester, <a href="http://www.drsketchysbirmingham.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dr Sketchy's in Birmingham</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiss-Kiss-Bang-Bang/48575011171" target="_blank">Kiss Kiss Bang Bang</a> in Lichfield, which after their show in February this year will be on hiatus for a little bit while Sherry Trifle and her hubby Ant go jetting off on adventures in Cambodia! So go along and give them a good send off, it's a great show!<br />
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I also *finally* got around to getting my showreel filmed. I chose <a href="http://www.junction15.com/" target="_blank">Junction 15 Productions</a> as I was really pleased with the shots they took in another film project I was involved with in 2011, a music video for the band Lesbian Bed Death. I can't wait to get started on the other secret film plans we have for this year. <br />
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And for those of you who are interested, click <a href="http://youtu.be/3WJpWQAZ0VQ" target="_blank">HERE</a> to watch the music video ;)<br />
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I'm lucky in that the only real low I had was being involved in a minor car accident in October which unfortunately wrote off my fab little Yaris :( but the silver lining that was the driver of the van that hit me admitted fault and I was able to buy the car I'd been dreaming of owning for years, a Chrysler PT Cruiser. Hubba Hubba.<br />
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Oh and the pup didn't enjoy March much as we had him snipped! Oh the guilt.....<br />
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And how could I forget this big event.... I QUIT MY DAY JOB! In November, after seven years of working for the NHS, following an unpleasant event where the management proved how little they care for their employees, I handed in my notice to become a fully self employed <strike>layabout</strike> cabaret monkey. So please wish me luck for 2013!<br />
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<span id="goog_1684099114"></span><span id="goog_1684099115"></span><br />Scarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-43764379770878576622013-01-02T00:29:00.001+00:002013-01-02T00:34:16.155+00:00New Years Eve at The Frou Frou ClubMy last show of 2012, and I suppose also the first of 2013, was the fabulous <a href="http://www.ladywildflower.com/ourshop/" target="_blank">Frou Frou club</a> in Hebden Bridge, run by <a href="http://www.ladywildflower.com/" target="_blank">Lady Wildflower</a>. It was my first time at this show and I had such a good night. The atmosphere on and off stage was brilliant, I spent the evening with lovely ladies backstage and the crowd were amazing! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Backstage with Lady Wildflower, me, Havana Hurricane, Heidi Bang Tidy, Ivy Wilde and Rosie Afterglow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Getting ready for act No1 - Kiss of the Cobra Woman</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heidi beats me in the sparkly boobs contest!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">MIDNIGHT! Happy New Year!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seeing in the New Year with Snappy O'Shea</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo (c) Heidi Bang Tidy</td></tr>
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had as much fun as we did! I'll post some official photos from the show when they're ready. <br />
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I haven't made any resolutions but have certainly made big plans for 2013. I'm hoping to release three new acts, two of them using my new fire skills. I can't wait to get started on them!<br />
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What are your big plans?<br />
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Scarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-51565564507788367652012-10-14T23:35:00.000+01:002012-10-14T23:35:55.976+01:00Showreel!Yesterday I got an email that I had been very eagerly waiting for! <br />
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My showreel, filmed by Darren and Suze of <a href="http://www.junction15.com/" target="_blank">Junction 15 Productions</a>, was edited and ready to reveal! <br />
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A couple of weeks ago we spent a great day at the <a href="http://www.glee.co.uk/nottingham" target="_blank">Glee Club</a> in Nottingham (where <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thegildedmerkin" target="_blank">The Gilded Merkin</a> and <a href="http://www.drsketchynottingham.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dr Sketchy's</a> are held), filming four of my favourite acts and some of my newly acquired fire skills. <br />
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xScarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-36566694587573605122012-09-11T11:29:00.000+01:002012-09-11T11:29:39.878+01:00Bond themed fun!I've had a busy old weekend! On Saturday I was performing at a corporate team building event with the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiss-Kiss-Bang-Bang/48575011171" target="_blank">Kiss Kiss Bang Bang</a> crew at the beautiful <a href="http://www.ingestrehall.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ingestre Hall</a> in Stoke. It was the second time I had performed in this stunning building, the first being at Sherry Trifle's <a href="http://www.missymalone-behindtheglitter.blogspot.co.uk/2011/08/mr-mrs-evans-fairy-tale-wedding.html" target="_blank">wedding</a> with <a href="http://www.missymalone.co.uk/" target="_blank">Missy Malone</a> last year. <br />
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The company "<a href="http://www.quickrelease.co.uk/" target="_blank">Quick Release</a>" had loads of fun Bond themed activities planned for their lucky employees, from helicopter rides to nearby shooting ranges, archery, ninja games and of course the "From Russia with Love" Kiss Kiss Bang Bang burlesque show. <br />
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When I arrived <a href="http://www.sherrytrifleburlesque.com/" target="_blank">Sherry</a> and I put our faces on and squeezed into posh frocks waiting for the choppers to ferry in the hoardes for our planned Bond photoshoot with Rebecca Cooper. It was a fun hour of playing with fake guns and fake martinis!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This gun was really a lighter</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sherry and I playing with firearms</td></tr>
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Darren and Suze from local film company <a href="http://www.junction15.com/" target="_blank">Junction15</a> were there making a mini Bond film for QR, which I got roped into helping out with (ok, that's a fib, I volunteered and LOVED it). My Bond girl role involved slipping a suspect powder into Bond's drink and later smashing him over the head with a bottle (sugar glass, not real).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daggers smash!</td></tr>
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The show was a lot of fun and starred Sherry, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/stagedoorjohnnyuk" target="_blank">Stage Door Johnny</a> and myself as well as a set by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/johnnyandthespeedos" target="_blank">Johnny and the Speedos</a>. Everyone got up for a dance and we stayed up until the small hours playing roulette in the basement. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With the ever so lovely Stage Door Johnny</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Backstage. Lady Liberty vs The Cobra Woman</td></tr>
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After a few hours sleep we were up again and joining in the fun with the QR guys. I used to love archery but hadn't done it for a long time. After missing the target completely with my first few arrows I soon got the hang of it!<br />
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At the end of the afternoon we were invited to sit in on the company's "de-briefing" meeting and were presented with a huge bouquet of flowers each, which was a lovely surprise!<br />
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Sherry and I then scooted up to Lichfield for our second show of the weekend. A charity show run by Cherry Vanilla. <br />
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We were there with comedienne <a href="http://www.mrsbarbaranice.co.uk/" target="_blank">Barbara Nice</a> and it was lovely to hang out backstage chatting the evening away until we performed. <br />
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I was very glad to be back in my own bed on Sunday night and very unimpressed to have to emerge again for work on Monday morning! <br />
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Scarlett<br />
xScarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-4027799371880651142012-08-09T12:23:00.001+01:002012-08-09T12:23:25.740+01:00Playing with fireA couple of weeks ago I spent a few hot and smokey hours in a warehouse in Birmingham learning the basics of working with fire. It's a skill I've been wanting to learn for such a long time and I was so excited to finally get started! The workshop was run by <a href="http://www.redsarah.com/" target="_blank">Red Sarah</a>, a very well known and respected circus and burlesque performer from London. <br />
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There were four of us in the class and after running through all the health and safety issues and selecting our equipment we took it in turns to get the feel of the fire on our skin, building up our confidence and reducing our arm hair as we went! The first time I touched the wick to my tongue was a strange experience but the taste wasn't nearly as bad as I was expecting and I managed to extinguish the fire on my first try at eating it *smug*. <br />
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It was such a fun afternoon and I highly recommend Sarah as a teacher if anyone else is thinking of having a go. Details of her workshops are on her website (linked above). <br />
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I took a little video at the end of the afternoon but it won't load here :( I'll try and fix that and post it later. <br />
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I've been practising whenever I can in my garden, inbetween the torrential rain and gail force winds, and I think I've freaked my neighbours out a little.... and the dog. So watch this space for a fire eating burlesque act. I already have a great idea in my head and have started making the costume already!<br />
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This Saturday is our 3rd birthday at <a href="http://www.drsketchynottingham.co.uk/" target="_blank">Dr Sketchy's Nottingham</a>! We have performances from <a href="http://www.mariannecheesecake.com/" target="_blank">Marianne Cheesecake</a> and <a href="http://www.cocomalone.com/" target="_blank">Coco Malone</a> and modelling from <a href="http://www.eliza-delite.wix.com/burlesque" target="_blank">Eliza DeLite</a>. We have so many surprises in store and a prize table busting at the seams with goodies for our audience, including another massive stack of comics from our newest sponsor <a href="http://www.page45.com/" target="_blank">Page45</a>, the only place to get comics in Nottingham (and I'm not just saying that because they sponsor our show, they are truly awesome and really know their stuff!)<br />
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Will I see you there?<br />
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Scarlett<br />
xScarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-91234956031444337742012-07-13T21:33:00.000+01:002012-07-13T21:35:30.193+01:00ElectroTease and the Gilded Merkin debut!It's been a few days since these two shows but I've been taking a well earned rest! <br />
Last Friday I took a trip a little way down the M1 to Leicester, to perform at a show called ElectroTease run by Eliza DeLite. <br />
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It was lovely to see Eliza, Rose and Constance again and meet the other ladies on the bill. <br />
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This was such a fun show and the audience were lovely. I even went out and had a quick dance afterwards (in my balloon pop costume as I had forgotten to take a dress with me!)<br />
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Here's one of my favourite shots from the night, taken by Grace Elkin, mid confetti puff!<br />
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After the show I dashed to Nottingham to pick up Missy Malone at The Queen of Clubs, a new gay bar that's just opened, where she'd been performing that evening. I'll be there myself next week so it was lovely to meet the guys who run it. There were some very fancy looking drag queens in that place! Then we headed back to mine for puppy cuddles and tea.<br />
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The next morning we popped into Hopkinson's before Missy caught her train to London. This was shamefully the first time I'd set foot in there but I'll definitely be going back again! I came away with a set of stem rose glasses, some cute green vintage buttons and this gorgeous red vanity case.<br />
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On Sunday, after months of planning and promoting, it was time for the debut Gilded Merkin show! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nottingham Post article Sat 7th July. Photo of me by Ina Glo Photography</td></tr>
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It's fair to say I was a bit of a nervous wreck before the show started but there was far too much to do for that to get in the way! I will admit to running downstairs at one point, through the huge queue that was forming, to find my mum and get a quick "good luck" hug before we opened the doors! <br />
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Everything went so well, far better than I could have hoped for, the venue was absolutely rammed with people and the show ran without a hitch and perfectly to time! It's not surprising really though considering the performers I was working with, all total pro's, and the staff at The Glee Club who were all fantastic! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Backstage with Anna Fur Laxis, Fred Bear, Millie Dollar, Edd Muir, Mysti Vine and stage maid Lea</td></tr>
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Here are just a few of the great shots taken by Candee Photography....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Edd Muir volunteering Fred to take part in his act</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Velma Von Bon Bon and Fandango</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Anna Fur Laxis</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crowd shot featuring Eliza (and Mr) DeLite, Aislinn Ball, Betty D'light and Chaz Royal</td></tr>
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I'm still on a high and have been getting wonderful feedback from so many people saying how much fun they had and that they can't wait for the next one which is fantastic to hear!<br />
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The next date is Sunday 11th November and stars Missy Malone, Tricity Vogue, Missy Macabre, Sherry Trifle, Carrie-Ann (Dita Von Teese tribute) and The Great Aziz! I'll hopefully see you there!<br />
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Scarlett<br />
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</div>Scarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-9049642557752490442012-06-27T20:30:00.001+01:002012-06-27T20:35:59.277+01:00The Gilded Merkin: Burlesque & Cabaret comes to NottinghamThose of you who follow me on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/scarlettdaggersburlesque" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/scarlettdaggers" target="_blank">Twitter</a> will no doubt know about my new show, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thegildedmerkin" target="_blank">The Gilded Merkin</a>, which debuts in a little over a week on Sunday 8th July at the <a href="http://www.glee.co.uk/nottingham" target="_blank">Glee Club</a> in Nottingham!<br />
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I've been wanting to get my teeth into producing a large scale variety show for quite some time and earlier this year I put my plans into motion!<br />
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The line up is amazing, all headliners in their own right, from the international burlesque and cabaret circuit. <br />
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We have.....<br />
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<a href="http://www.annafurlaxis.com/" target="_blank">ANNA FUR LAXIS</a> Axe flinging illusionist burlesquer<br />
<a href="http://www.comicgoddess.com/" target="_blank">MYSTI VINE</a> Queen of Dark-asm<br />
<a href="http://www.milliedollar.com/" target="_blank">MILLIE DOLLAR</a> Star of the Martini Lounge<br />
<a href="http://www.cocomalone.com/" target="_blank">COCO MALONE</a> Sultry Jazz/Soul songbird<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/velma.vonbonbon" target="_blank">VELMA VON BON BON</a> Comedic burlesque pocket rocket<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/fredbear.london" target="_blank">FRED BEAR</a> Compere extraordinaire<br />
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<a href="http://www.frayedknot.org.uk/" target="_blank">EDD MUIR</a> Acrobat supreme from Frayed Knot Circus<br />
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And thanks to the wonderful <a href="http://www.charlottethomson.co.uk/" target="_blank">Charlotte Thomson-Morley</a> for the cheeky artwork!<br />
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More great news is that as of today we have our first sponsor, <a href="http://www.boobookittycouture.com/" target="_blank">BooBoo Kitty Couture</a>, who will be giving us a made to measure pencil skirt for one lucky winner at the event! So dress to impress ladies as we'll be doing a best dressed competition to decide who gets it. I promise I will think of a suitable prize for the gents in the audience too so no slacking lads!<br />
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Doors open at 6:30pm and tickets are selling really well for this 300 seat venue so be quick about it if you want to come! It's only £15 for this huge show. You won't want to miss it!<br />
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Buy your tickets <a href="http://www.glee.co.uk/performers/the-gilded-merkin-burlesque-cabaret.htm" target="_blank">HERE!</a><br />
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Scarlett<br />
xScarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-76723560058049706832012-06-18T00:38:00.000+01:002012-06-18T00:38:24.746+01:00Dr Sketchy's Nottingham - Von VaudevilleOn Saturday I returned to <a href="http://www.glee.co.uk/nottingham" target="_blank">The Glee Club</a> with my partner in crime <a href="http://www.charlottethomson.co.uk/" target="_blank">Charlotte</a> for another Dr Sketchy's show. On the bill this month we had <a href="http://www.vonbourbon.com/" target="_blank">Beatrix Von Bourbon</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/velma.vonbonbon" target="_blank">Velma Von Bon Bon</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/EmeraldAceBurlesque" target="_blank">Emerald Ace</a>. The room was absolutely packed out, with more than 60 people, and I was really pleased to see a lot of new faces amongst our regulars.<br />
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For those who have never been to a Dr Sketchy's event and are interested in finding out more here's a link to the main website <a href="http://www.drsketchy.com/">www.drsketchy.com</a> There are branches all over the world and hopefully one near you!<br />
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I was going to get some shots of us together with the performers/models but it totally slipped my mind. I did manage to take a few shots during the show though and here they are, along with some professional shots from our photographer Spike aka <a href="http://www.facebook.com/vapourtrailphotography" target="_blank">Vapour Trail Photography</a>....<br />
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First up we started off with some short 5 minute poses from Emerald. I bet her arms ached after this one!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emerald Ace by Vapour Trail Photography</td></tr>
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Our first performance of the afternoon was from Velma, with her organ grinder monkey act (one of my favourites), a statement on the daily trudge of the 9 to 5! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Velma Von Bon Bon by Vapour Trail Photography</td></tr>
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Afterwards she held this pose for 15 minutes and picked a couple of artists to win prizes from our sponsors, a hefty stack of comics from <a href="http://www.page45.com/" target="_blank">Page 45</a> and a hair scarf from <a href="http://www.diablojos.com/" target="_blank">Diablo Jo</a>.<br />
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Our second performance was from Beatrix, with the act that got her through the first round of Britain's Got Talent Series 6, "Hey Bellboy", and which left me momentarily tongue tied after she came off stage! <br />
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She then held a 15 minute pose in the tiniest set of pasties and thong I think I've ever seen! With more comics, a Rockalily lipstick and <a href="http://www.littlemissdelicious.com/" target="_blank">Little Miss Delicious</a> hair clip given away to our eager artists.<br />
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And our final 20 minute group pose<br />
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And the winners of the final competition who took home books from <a href="http://www.babytattoo.com/" target="_blank">Baby Tattoo Books</a>.<br />
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Missed this one? Our next event is on <a href="http://www.drsketchynottingham.co.uk/aug11th.html" target="_blank">Saturday 11th August</a> at The Glee Club!<br />
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x Scarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-50591725167772976712012-05-31T01:42:00.000+01:002012-05-31T01:42:26.623+01:00Fun with whipsToday I had the pleasure of hanging out with <a href="http://www.divaburlesque.com/" target="_blank">Diva Hollywood</a>, "the crip with a whip". After a slow start to the morning (I blame the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moscow_mule" target="_blank">Moscow Mules</a> we drank the night before) we headed to my local antiques centre for a rummage. Unfortunately we didn't find anything that took our fancy, nothing that was within our budget anyway, so we took a drive into Nottingham to enjoy the sunshine.<br />
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Our first stop was the <a href="http://www.alleycafe.co.uk/" target="_blank">Alley Cafe</a>, the best veggie/vegan eatery. I would post pics of our delicious food but it didn't last long enough to take any. What can I say, antiques rummaging is hard work! So here's a photo of the menu cover instead...<br />
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With very full bellies we pottered around a few more shops and then headed back to my sun-trap of a garden to play with these...</div>
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But not without wearing the proper protection...<br />
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It took a few attempts and lots of intent staring at Diva while she showed me the motions but I managed to get a few good cracks in! <br />
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I found the smaller whip much easier to crack but it was also a lot faster and I managed to give myself a good welt on the back of the calf!<br />
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This show is super fun, not only because of the enthusiastic crowd but also the fabulous team behind it. The amount of effort they put into each event is truly inspiring. Saturday's "Chariots of Fire" olympics themed show started off with a hilarious Rocky homage video starring KKBB's compere Stage Door Johnny. And thanks to him I still have the song "Gold" stuck in my head!<br />
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I was on the bill with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fanny-Divine/176515265717161" target="_blank">Fanny Divine</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barbara-Nice/6218355837" target="_blank">Barbara Nice</a> and KKBB's own <a href="http://www.facebook.com/misssherrytrifle" target="_blank">Sherry Trifle</a> so it was a lot of fun backstage, if a little hot and sticky thanks to the heatwave we've been enjoying lately. And look what was waiting for each of us in the dressing room when we arrived! <br />
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Here's another backstage shot when I was all boxed up for my new act "The Present". So many sequins!<br />
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The show was fantastic and it was great to see the debut of Sherry Trifle's new act, with another stunning costume from the same designer who made her Judderman. I'll post pictures from the show as soon as they're ready.<br />
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After the burlesque part of the evening was over the resident band <a href="http://www.facebook.com/johnnyandthespeedos" target="_blank">Johnny and the Speedos</a> kicked off their set, playing rock and roll covers from the 50s and everyone got up for a dance until it was time to go home.<br />
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<br />Scarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-35092705628504212262012-05-14T10:43:00.000+01:002012-05-14T10:43:55.449+01:00Derby antiques fairYesterday morning I headed to the Roundhouse in Derby for an antiques fair rummage. During after show drinks on Saturday night with Missy Malone and Em Brulee about car boots and auctions my inner treasure hunting gremlin was keen to find some goodies. After all it had been at least a week since my last fix!<br />
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The Roundhouse is a wonderful building, the world's first and the oldest surviving railway roundhouse and the grade II listed building still has its 12 metre engine turntable inside. Click on the 360 degree view button down on the left hand side of <a href="http://roundhouse-events.co.uk/history.php" target="_blank">the page</a> to see inside! <br />
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There was a huge selection of stalls selling everything from pottery and glass to old books, artwork, jewellery and furniture. I managed to haggle for a few beautiful pieces of jewellery, two 1950s diamante paste necklaces<br />
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On the way I stopped in Nottingham to pick up one of the other performers, the ever so lovely Dita tribute Carrie-Ann and we chatted our way through the rest of the journey, enjoying the rare sunshine (while I tried desperately not to end up with a truckers tan on my right arm!) <br />
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It was a wonderful evening spent with great friends, the rest of the line up being Fanny Divine, Em Brulee, Carrie-Ann, Snappy O'Shea and of course Missy herself. The backstage atmosphere was hilarious and we spent most of the evening discussing things far too saucy and embarrassing to write here ;)<br />
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The crowd were brilliantly enthusiastic, just the way we like them! Here's a few pics from the night to show you what we got up to.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Em Brulee. Copyright Foxy La Flash</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fanny Divine. Copyright Foxy La Flash</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carrie-Ann, Homage to Dita. Copyright Foxy La Flash</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Snappy O'Shea. Copyright Foxy La Flash<br />
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So that was my Saturday night! Today I dragged myself out of bed at an ungodly hour (anything before 9am is ungodly) and headed into Derby to trawl an antiques fair at The Roundhouse, but I'll save that for tomorrow.<br />
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If you would like to stay up to date with everything I write about that would be lovely! Hopefully this will update in your readers automatically but just in case it doesn't, my new blog address is <a href="http://www.scarlettdaggers.blogspot.com/">www.scarlettdaggers.blogspot.com</a> <br />
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xScarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-87803881250597294042012-02-15T10:51:00.000+00:002012-02-15T10:51:30.867+00:00Fairs and affairsOh dear, I have been neglecting my poor old blog haven't I. Well I promise it isn't because I've been a lazy-bum. So far 2012 is all systems go for Red Anchor. I finally sorted out "the room of doom" aka my sewing room and it's a far more pleasant place to be now, with organised storage and everything! As much as I would love to have real wood and vintage furniture it just wasn't practical in the space I have to work with and Ikea came to my rescue with a massive shelving unit that fits perfectly along one wall to house all my fabric, haberdashery and supplies. I also managed to bag myself a matching computer table/shelving unit combo on ebay for the ridiculous price of £1.04. Win.<br />
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I'm REALLY looking forward to these two fairs. I'd heard a lot of good things about Reetsweet and after exchanging emails with the organiser Becki was over the moon to be accepted to take part in both the Sheffield and Leeds fairs coming up in March and April. I will be sewing my little fingers to the bone in preparation! If you're coming along please stop in and say hello :)<br />
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If you'd like to see what I've been sewing lately I've listed a few iPhone cases and stocking bags in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/redanchoremporium" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. Hopefully I'll get the chance to add more as I'm making stock for the fairs so watch this space! <br />
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I had a picture in my head of exactly how I wanted the costume to look and even though at times I thought it wasn't physically possible to achieve it I kept trying and am very proud of the finished results. It's had a few tweaks since its first performance and there are still little bits that I think could be better. I like that it's evolving as it goes along though.<br>
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In my last post (<a href="http://redanchoremporium.blogspot.com/2011/08/vintage-pattern-pile.html">found here</a>) I showed a picture of the pattern I used to make the dress, which was to be the outer layer of the costume. After I'd pinned the pattern I deliberately left extra fabric below the original calf length line, tapering it along the seam lines so that I could turn it into a longer, almost hobble, dress. Once I'd decided on the final hem length the back split was altered so that a zip could be inserted right to the bottom, although not being able to find a zip long enough I had to compromise and use a couple of heavy duty press studs to close the few inches gap above the hem. Above the waist I followed the pattern exactly and after the pieces were sewn together it took a few adjustments (ok about 6........ish) to make the waist sit as tight as I needed it to be. I was pretty <strike>smug</strike> pleased with how neat my darts were! To finish off the bottom hem I attached gathered layers of bronze netting to make a stiff frill which took the whole length of the dress pretty much to the floor. <br>
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One of the things I decided to make, while I was lazily contemplating the day ahead from under my duvet, was a new case for my iPhone. I had a small piece of pink flamingo print cotton hidden in my fabric stash and knew it would be perfect. For extra protection I decided to use some medium weight wadding and quilt the lining with some pretty mint green polka dot cotton. <br>
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I'm itching to get my hands on them so I can start sewing them into everything!<br>
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This is just a quick post as it's nearly 1:30am and I really should be going to bed. I just wanted to share!<br />
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Last night while my other half was off being a rock n roll star gigging in Newcastle I customised some white Egyptian cotton pillowcases with this cute blue and white striped anchor fabric. <br />
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I'm not sure if I can put them on my Folksy shop as the pillowcases themselves aren't handmade by me. I'll have to have a look at the "rules" and find out. <br />
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Charlotte put a <a href="http://charlottethomsonprojects.blogspot.com/2011/01/part-one-inspiring-objects-from-chez.html">great post</a> up yesterday showing the unusual little bits and pieces around her apartment that she's collected over the years. I want to steal her Tiki collection. Weirdly it's something I was thinking of posting myself so maybe in the next few days I'll take some pics.<br />
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Some photos I'm <u>definitely</u> posting soon are of the trinket box my Grandmother put together for me as I was growing up. My sisters and I each have one, all of them different. There's some beautiful pieces in there that show her love of craft and some strange oddities as well!<br />
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</div>Scarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-41345821502863275182011-01-11T22:54:00.000+00:002011-01-11T22:55:29.127+00:00Creative Nottingham<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'm sure I'll be mentioning this lovely lady a lot in the posts to come, her name is <a href="http://www.charlottethomson.co.uk/">Charlotte Thomson-Morley</a> and she's a very good friend of mine. Not only is she an extremely talented artist (who designed my amazing <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Red-Anchor-Emporium/180273525320145">logo</a>) but she is also my co-host at <a href="http://www.drsketchynottingham.co.uk/">Dr Sketchy Nottingham</a> and one of the team behind the <a href="http://www.creativenottingham.com/">Creative Nottingham</a> blog. She very kindly asked if I would be a guest blogger for a fortnight and of course I said yes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Click <a href="http://www.creativenottingham.com/art-craft/introducing-our-new-guest-blogger-ellie-from-red-anchor-emporium/">here</a> to read my first post!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">x</span>Scarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3758890630540919880.post-8083798137805616712010-12-02T14:49:00.000+00:002010-12-02T17:04:06.236+00:00IntroductionsI've been meaning to start this blog for such a long time and being confined to the house because of the never ending snow has finally forced me to pull my finger out and get on with it!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Red-Anchor-Emporium/180273525320145">Red Anchor Emporium</a> is the name of my new business. After 5 years of working in the NHS and countless mundane jobs before that, I've decided that enough is enough and I'm going it alone. I never imagined that I could make a living from the textile based crafts that I love but with the support and encouragement of my friends and family I'm going to give it a go. If I don't try I'll never know and I'll always regret it.<br /><br />Primarily I'll be making handbags and adorning them with print, embroidery, cross stitch and pyrography. I'll also be creating accessories and homewares and customising/revamping existing pieces that I find beautiful but that might need a little TLC.<br /><br />I have so many influences, design from the 20s through to the 50s, rock n roll, rockabilly, tiki, vaudeville and all sorts in between so hopefully there will be something that you like and if not I'll be taking on commissions so send me an email if you're after something specific!<br /><br />So I'll be posting my progress as I design and and create new items for my <a href="http://www.folksy.com/users/RedAnchorEmporium">Folksy</a> shop, posting photos along the way and hopefully picking up new followers who like what I do.<br /><br />Thanks for reading!<br /><br />Scarlett xScarlett Daggershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03548826813316235568noreply@blogger.com1