StripLite is tomorrow come for you kinky cupcakes! (8)

StripLite showcases some of the greatest emerging talents of standup comedy (each performing in 10 minute nuggets of humour throughout the evening), beautiful burlesque artists and a fetish magician, and the infamous beautiful homemade cupcakes return, brought to you by Tsu Metamorphosis Designs.

Comedians include our very own Mister J, Adam Larter and his wonderful paper themes parks and pet shops, Fred Bear of the infamous Bearleque and the wicked wit and whimsey of Marc Burrows from Steampunk superstars The Men Who Will Be Blamed for Nothing.

Resident DJs David de Vynel and Paul Lacing Lilith play the best electro, alternative and dirty mixes. WITH SPECIAL GUEST DJ KATE WAY!

StripLite gathers all aspects of the diverse communities of Europe, and as ever you are welcome to express your creativity in dress and attire. Strip off your inhibitions (but keep your clothes on).

The venue is the beautifully decadent Avalon - an exciting new venue on Shoreditch High Street (which rumour has it, was a house of debauchery not long ago). Come recline in a fabulous environment in your best attire, and be entertained. See pictures of the venue here: (http://www.avalon-london.com/).

Only £5 entry.

Drinks Promotions: 7 Deadly Sins Cocktails - 2 for £8 (before 2330hrs) Single House Spirit & Mixer - £2.50 (before 2200hrs) Selected Bottled Beer - £1.50 (before 2200hrs)

LINE UP FOR JULY 30 INCLUDES (More to be added):

The Mister J The 'Daddy long legs' of the family, The Mister J is a gender-bent comic and chatterer who spends his time either transvestited and weaving at various events round the land, or incognito in his civvies working the London open mic circuit with whimsey witticisms and observations. Striplite will see this yin and yang combined for this monthly shindig to satisfy the comedy itch of Shoreditch.

Fred Bear One of the original founders of Bearlesque and hirsute cabaret darling, Fred Bear returns to stand-up for the first time in some 20 years! Most of London already knows how wonderfully witty and ludicrously funny Fred Bear is in his cabaret performances and here is a once in a lifetime chance to see him on his return to stand-up comedy - NOT to be missed!

Crimson Skye

Two years hard labour with just a spoon and Shawshank for inspiration, this fiery redhead is fresh out of the slammer and ready to show the world some razzle-dazzle Crimson style!! One of the top burlesque performers in the country in her own twisted way, Crimson has been bustin' onto the Burlesque scene in London .....with ulitmate ambition to take over the world, with her 'partner' Ed the Head.

Dolly Blowup

A UK Fetish - Pin-up Model and rising Burlesque Star. A True Bombshell who has wowed the crowds, from Madame JoJo's, Soho Revue Bar, Lady Luck, TG, Skin Two Rubberball, Glastonbury, The Marquee, Passion at Earls court, London Burlesque Festival and Sydney Fashion Week. She has recently been filmed for a TV documentary looking into the lives of burlesque performers and appeared at the London Burlesque Festival, where she performed her brand new 40's style Bomb Disposal Show and was 4th Runner up at the newcomers competition at Bush Hall.

Marc Burrows

Marc has been entertaining comedy crowds for over a year now, and in that time has gigged his way across the British Isles, sharing a stage with the likes of Dara O'Briain, Isy Suttie, Shappi Khorsandi, Lucy Porter and Simon Munnery along the way. Don't be fooled by the floppy hair and dimples, beneath that boyish grin lurks a sharp mind and surprisingly dark imagination. Expect shameful stories, oddball urban legends and a pervasive joy at the brilliance of everyday people. In 2009 Marc put together 'The Big Comedy Breakfast', a near sell-out 5* rated show at the Edinburgh fringe which will return in 2010. When not telling jokes on stage Marc plays bass for the critically acclaimed Victorian Punk band The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing alongside cult comedian Andrew O'Neill. "Excellent...the potential to go far"- Broadway Baby. "Entertaining Stories about stuff" - Groggy Squirrel.com

Adam Larter Adam Larter is a stand up comedian who doesn't take himself too seriously. Absurd and energetic he plans to entertain with any number of pointless inventions, stories, songs, letters, pet-shops, theme parks, lectures and plays. Smiley comedy with originality.

This sounded like a good night. Would be great to post the details at least a few more days in advance next time round

Vis x

Interesting as their listings page

http://www.avalon-london.com/listings.pdf

says free entry all night!

Life is not a munch.
You do not need to wear a badge to join in

vis_a_vis6969 wrote: Flyer also says 'Free Cupcakes'! Mentioning that on the post would more than likely generated some interest

Take this back! It was in the best place for it - subject line!

I just wanted to thank everyone who came to StripLite on Friday for making it an absolutely awesome night.

The cupcakes (as always) went down a storm and all the comedians ended up overunning as you guys just wouldn't let them off stage! We also had brilliant performances from Crimson Skye and 'The Immortal Bellydancer'.

There were, however, a couple of issues with the venue that I wanted to talk about and let you all know what we are doing to resolve them.

A lot of customers felt as though the security were far too thorough and, once I'd found out that they were going through peoples' pockets and wallets before letting them in, I have to say I 100% agree. In addition to this, some of you felt that the bar staff were a bit unfriendly.

As many of you know, we pride ourselves on events that are fun and friendly kink. We will not tollerate the sort of hostility that some of our guests experienced on Friday and, with that in mind, I am making the very tough decision to move venue - effective immediately.

Avalon is a great looking venue for all things kink and, as you all know, the kink crowd are some of the friendliest clubbers and event-goers there are. There is simply no need for the venue to be aggressive or hostile in any way. It's a great, great shame that I found an amazing space yet the venue's attitude to its customers leaves a lot to be desired.

So, StripLite will be back on Friday August 27th but, right now, I'm looking hard for another venue to house all you lovely, lovely people.

I ask you to keep 27th August in your diary for the next StripLite, where where we will again bring you the best in Comedy; Cabaret & Kink - with, of course, the now famous cupcakes! To anyone who felt the venue offended you in any way, I am deeply sorry and I promise you it will not happen again.

So, onwards and upwards!

Love and licks,

David de Vynel.x

Sounds like a night I would enjoy but with it clashing it's unlikely I will get there.

David

London Alternative Market - the place to be on the first Sunday of the month
www.MasterCosmic.co.uk

Yeah, there's ALWAYS the problem of clashing.

In an ideal world, I'd find somewhere close to Munch that had a very late license, so everyone could come down afterwards - that would be ideal.

It's looking like Aug will be a one-off special venue and then we'll get a permanent home lined up for Sept. That's how things are shaping up right now.

DdV.x