Rebuttal

It’s recently been brought to my attention that some feel I am contributing to setting back your good work by several hundred years with my burlesque antics. From one Manchester lass to another, I greatly admire you and I wanted to lay to rest any concerns you may have.

I am forever in your debt for the freedoms that I enjoy, including the freedom of choice as to whether or not I undress on stage. Nobody stands behind me with a gun. I’m no one’s puppet but my own.

I don’t define myself as a ‘sex object’. I define myself as a businesswoman, writer and performer. I don’t see it as my job to change the minds of those who condemn or ridicule. It’s not my place to educate them. I haven’t the time and I won’t miss their money in the till, it’s one less tub of glitter.

I’m sure you’re familiar with burlesque as part of music hall entertainment and I can assure you that the recent hoo-ha as to whether or not it is empowering, subversive or just stripping will die down. It’s a tired argument. I’ll keep on booking and working alongside the very best talent, regardless of gender, and entertaining the men and women that I am proud to call my audience.

Anyway, just off to buy some tit tape and then pop to Lidl.

Best wishes

Kitty Cointreau x

Please note, this editorial is written with humour and whilst pulling on a pair of seamed stockings. Girl power and all that.