THE SHOW MUST GO ON!

This was a busy old weekend of shows and travelling for me! Thursday saw "The Missy Malone & Friends Burlesque Revue" visit The Queens Hall Theatre in Cranbrook, Kent.

After a long drive to Kent I was greeted by a beautiful theatre space for the show, a large stage, pro lighting and cabaret style seating! What I was not expecting was that the theatre was set in the heart of a ...private school!!!  Our dinner was served in the school canteen!! We even had our own waiters in the form of lovely 6th form boys! Very surreal!

I am delighted to say the show was another storming success! The theatre was packed to the rafters with over 200 in the crowd!

My amazing line up included, Luna Rosa, Cherry Shakewell, Beau Rocks, Beatrix Von Bourbon and Des O'Connor.  I will blog about the show when I have the official photos back!

Luna, Beau, Cherry, Beatrix & Me Backstage!

On Friday I high tailed it to London after not very much sleep for Cherry Shakewell's wonderful "Bond" inspired dinner show "Pussy Galore" at Volupte. I was performing in both shows (early & late) alongside Cherry Shakewell, Gracie, Tom Moans and Craig the Incredible Hula Boy!

Cherry, Gracie, Tom Moans, Craig & Me Backstage!

My AMAZING new dressing gown! A gift from Cherry!

On Saturday I caught an afternoon train from London to Sheffield for the amazing "Burly Q" show. But first enjoyed a wander around the station!

Brief Encounter in St Pancras Station

I have wanted to perform at the highly recommended "Burly Q" show for so long and it did not disappoint!! I was also delighted to feature as the poster girl for this event and I just ADORE the artwork by "Joe Bonshaker"!

The show is held in a proper northern working mans club so the atmosphere takes you right back in time and was a total advance sell out! There was also bingo going on the hall next door!

I was performing alongside Velma Von Bon Bon, Amelie Soliel, Edd Muir, Ginger Hayworth, Penny Dreadful and my personal highlight of the night strong woman Betty Brawn!

My Bum on a Birthday Cake!!

Velma & Me Backstage!

After the show most of the cast enjoyed a catch up back in the hotel! Bleary eyed the next morning I caught a train home and tried to catch up with myself!

A nice surprise when I got home was to find I was a covergirl once again for Breeze Magazine (Jan 2012 issue)

FANDANCE MASTER CLASS - LONDON

Yesterday I was teaching a full day "Fandance Masterclass" in London in conjunction with "The Cheek of it! Burlesque School"!

We had an excellent class of very keen and talented girls! To see what they achived in just four short hours was amazing!

Here is a little sneek peek of what we got up to:

Reclining on a Giant Shoe!! (In the Dance Studio)

Class Mirror shot!

Our FANtastic Class!

Thanks to all the ladies that came along! and if you are interested in coming along to a future class or booking a fandance workshop with myself please vist:

www.missymalone.co.uk or www.thecheekofit-burlesque.com

BIRTHDAY BOY!

The 6th of January  was my baby's 32nd birthday and to celebrate we went to RAF Cosford for the day to look at Vintage Planes, one of Dave's favourite things to do! I also baked a cake!

Birthday Boy!

I bought Dave a day Tank Paintballing for his birthday!

Here is me having a pose in my Mr Ducktail T.shirt!

Homemade Devils Food Cake!

Birthday Drinks! Girls = Classy

Boys = No so much!

I was also delighted this week to be the subject of some beautiful new artwork by the amazingly talented artist & friend Fiona Wilson! Check out here work here http://www.fionawilson.net/ and her blog here: http://fdwilson.blogspot.com/

VINTAGE LIFE COVER GIRL!

I am delighted to be the cover girl for the fabulous "Vintage Life" Magazine Jan/Feb 2012 issue! This is the most fabulous magazine for anyone interested in Vintage and Vintage lifestyle! I haven't missed an issue yet so this is proud moment for me to grace the cover! It was also a thrill to find the magazine nestled in next to Vogue in the news stand!

There is also a four page spread featuring the amazing "20th Century Foxy" (www.20thcenturyfoxy.com) clothing as modelled by myself. I am so proud to be the "Face of Foxy" for their 1950's range. They are the one stop website for amazing repro vintage clothing and accessories and I invite you all now to check them out!

What a thrill to be in beside Vogue on the news stand!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

On Christmas morning bright and early (5am!) Dave and I hit the road to spend Christmas with my parents in Livingston, Scotland! It is always the quietest drive you will ever have! and we made it in record time, arriving at 10am!

Open Road

We enjoyed a lovely few relaxed festive days of gifts, good food, drinks and Games. Perfection!

Christmas Turkey & Duck

Dave's New Manicure

A windy walk!

Mama & Papa!

 Dave then headed home after three lovely days and I stayed on as I was performing on Hogmanay (New Years Eve for those non-Scots). I carried on the food, drink and merriment and was happy to catch up with so many friends and family!

On Hogmanay I was performing at one of my favourite clubs Vegas! in Edinburgh. I have now performed at FIVE Vegas Hogmanay events so it is a nice tradition for me and a perfect way to bring in the new year! It was extra special for me this year as my parents came along and also my best gal Leyla Rose too! I am sad to hear that long standing DJ/MC the wonderful Dino Martini will be taking a break from Vegas, I am just glad I was there for his last one and I will remember the Vegas events we did together fondly.

Hogmanay in Edinburgh

Live Photos by Loraine Ross

Bringing in the New Year in a glorious Vivien of Holloway Dress!

Lovely Dino Martini Rocking the "Malone" T.Shirt!

 On the 1st Jan I hopped a train home. It was a lovely day to take in the views out of the train window, when not sleeping with my face stuck to the train window.....

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!