Life drawing with burlesque beauties, outrageous comedy, sexually charged theatre and a very naughty Christmas party – Birkenhead is about to reveal its cheekier side!
Birkenhead is getting a little bit naughty this autumn as Wirral events company Events 471 teams up with the town’s famous adults-only store, Scandals, for a deliciously daring programme of events that promises to raise eyebrows, tickle funny bones and perhaps even make a few people blush!
Forget your usual night out. This exciting collaboration is bringing art, comedy, burlesque and boundary-pushing theatre together in one of the most unconventional venues on Merseyside. From intimate life drawing sessions featuring burlesque performers to hilariously filthy Edinburgh Fringe theatre, there’s something for anyone who enjoys their entertainment with a generous helping of cheekiness.
CLICK HERE FOR BURLESQUE LIFE DRAWING CLASSES OR CLICK HERE FOR THE COMEDY THEATRE SHOW OR CLICK HERE FOR THE SEXMAS CHRISTMAS PARTY
Get Your Pencils Out! Life Drawing Comes to Scandals
First up is something a little different – and a wonderful opportunity to unleash your inner artist while enjoying a uniquely glamorous setting. Starting on Thursday 15th October, Events 471 will host a five-week series of life drawing classes inside Scandals, with each session featuring a burlesque performer posing as the life model.
Whether you’re a budding Picasso, a seasoned sketcher or someone who hasn’t picked up a pencil since school, these sessions promise to be welcoming, relaxed and just the right amount of risqué. Guiding participants through the creative process will be talented local artist Geoff Owens, who’ll be on hand with expert tips and encouragement.
The classes take place every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm, running until 12th November, with places priced at just £13 if you bring your own drawing materials or £15 with materials supplied. And there’s an extra incentive to produce your very best masterpiece! Everyone taking part will be invited to exhibit their artwork at a special group exhibition opening on Saturday 5th December, coinciding with Scandals’ annual Sexy Christmas Party.
Yes, you read that correctly – a Sexy Christmas Party! Expect a fabulously festive evening featuring a Sexy Santa, live burlesque performances from some of the life drawing models and the opportunity to admire the artwork created during the course. Who said art had to be boring? With limited spaces available and plenty of interest expected, early booking is strongly recommended.
CLICK HERE FOR BURLESQUE LIFE DRAWING CLASSES
Filthy, Funny and Fearlessly Unfiltered! Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Arrives in Birkenhead
If that wasn’t enough to get pulses racing, Events 471 and Scandals are turning up the temperature even further with a brilliantly outrageous theatrical double bill on Friday 27th and Saturday 28th November. Fresh from their Edinburgh Fringe runs, two provocative productions will take over the adult store for an evening of wicked humour, sexual politics, dating disasters and gloriously inappropriate entertainment.
The Gemini – Filthy, Funny and Fabulous: With 5 star reviews, The Gemini is an unapologetically candid, darkly funny exploration of break-ups, loneliness, sexual freedom and the adventures – and misadventures – of modern dating. Through poetry and performance, a woman’s alter ego takes audiences on a rollercoaster journey through heartbreak and her attempts to navigate polyamory.
Andre’s Guide to Women – The Dating Guru Nobody Asked For: Andre’s Guide to Women is award-winning comedy from Pete Mitchelson, which takes a hilarious swipe at the world of self-appointed male dating experts and internet masculinity gurus. Having discovered just how much money certain controversial influencers are making from dispensing questionable advice to young men, Andre decides he wants a piece of the action.
CLICK HERE FOR THE COMEDY THEATRE SHOW
Sexmas Christmas Party
On Saturday 5th December, everything comes to a head with the Sexmas Christmas Party! On the night, all the life drawing art of the burlesque dancers created during the five weeks will be displayed as part of an exhibition. The burlesque dancers will be performing burlesque and cabaret on the night, alongside a pole dancing demonstration, comedy, spoken word and a live DJ! A racy and action packed Christmas night like no other!
CLICK HERE FOR THE SEXMAS CHRISTMAS PARTY
A Bold New Chapter for Birkenhead’s Entertainment Scene
The collaboration between Events 471 and Scandals is about more than simply putting on a few cheeky nights out. It’s a celebration of creativity, individuality and the freedom to enjoy something a little different. By transforming an iconic adult retail space into an intimate venue for live performance and artistic expression, the partnership is offering audiences experiences they simply won’t find anywhere else.
Whether you’re curious about life drawing, love cutting-edge comedy, enjoy burlesque or simply fancy an evening that’s a little outside your comfort zone, this programme offers plenty of opportunities to try something new. So, if your usual social calendar is starting to feel a little predictable, perhaps it’s time to spice things up. Grab your pencils, bring your sense of humour, leave your inhibitions at the door and prepare to discover a whole new side of Birkenhead.
Events 471 Life Drawing & Theatre Events / Scandals, 4 Marion Street, Birkenhead, CH41 6LT
CLICK HERE FOR BURLESQUE LIFE DRAWING CLASSES OR CLICK HERE FOR THE COMEDY THEATRE SHOW
