On today’s episode of the podcast, Toshi had the opportunity to talk with Verity Johnson, also known as Miss Vee. Verity is a newspaper columnist, MC at Men of Steel, New Zealand’s only male strip club, and the owner of Club Burlesque – New Zealand’s first burlesque club.
Together they spoke about:
Club Burlesque’s 2024 season runs from July 26 – September 13 in Auckland, New Zealand.
Check out Club Burlesque (and find tickets) here: https://theclubburlesque.com/
Find Club Burlesque on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubburlesquenz/?hl=en
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:33 – What is burlesque?
02:54 – Understanding eros
03:25 – Why Verity started Club Burlesque
04:44 – What you can expect from a night at Club Burlesque
06:31 – Misconceptions about burlesque
07:44 – Redefining how we think about society’s attitudes towards sex
09:05 – What burlesque teaches you about desire
11:38 – On not being afraid of your sexuality
14:10 – Club Burlesque vs Men of Steel
15:04 – Seeing Auckland reclaim its sexy side
17:00 – How can we start to deconstruct shame in society?
18:42 – Where you can find more information about Club Burlesque
18:55 – Give yourself permission to enjoy sex and desire
19:52 – Conclusion
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