Summary
Mention the word "burlesque", and many people think about striptease, sequined basques, and the American performer Dita von Teese.
However, when burlesque began in 18th-century Europe, it was a form of humorous and exaggerated musical theatre which often parodied an existing play.See the full content of this document
Extract
A History of Burlesque
American burlesque had its origins in 19th-century vaudeville and music hall, an...
See the full content of this document
Sponsored links
