Established in 2012 at the Glee Club in Nottingham The Gilded Merkin instantly became one the UK's biggest variety shows, hosting headline acts to sold out crowds.
The success of the show saw it expand to include residencies at the Glee Club in Birmingham and Cardiff as well as appear as events such as the F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, the National Hot Rod, Custom and American car show, the Summer of Vintage festival, the Nottingham Spiegeltent and too many private functions to mention!
Featuring only the very best international burlesque and cabaret performers, no two shows are ever the same. Every act is handpicked by burlesque performer and producer Scarlett Daggers, the woman behind the Merkin.
An eclectic mix of old Hollywood glamour, vaudeville, comedy, music, circus, drag and much more, The Gilded Merkin guarantees a wonderful evening of exhilarating entertainment!
Glee Club Nottingham are currently in the process of securing a new location. Please bear with us.
Abigail Collins, Adriano Fettucini, Agatha Frisky, Alexandra Hofgartner, Amazi, Amber Topaz, Anna Fur Laxis, Arran Shurvinton, Audacity Chutzpah, Aurora Starr, Baby Daisy, Beau Rocks, Betsy Rose, Bettsie Bon Bon, Bonnie Fox, Bonnie Knockers, Cat Aclysmic, Cece Sinclair, Charlie Partridge, Cherry Shakewell, Chi Chi Revolver, Cleopantha, Coco Deville, Coco Malone, Craig the Hula Boy, Crimson Skye, Daisy Black, Darryl Carrington, Dave Bear, Demi Noire, Des O'Connor, Deux Ailes, Didi Derriere, Dusty Limits, Eastend Cabaret, Edd Muir, Electra, Eliza DeLite, Elliot Mason, Em Brulee, Evelyn Carnate, Fancy Chance, Felicity Furore, Florian Brooks, Fred Bear, Gin Minsky, Ginger Blush, Good Ness Gracious, Gypsy Wood, Havana Hurricane, Hazel Honeysuckle, Jamie Double, Joe Black, John Celestus, Jolie Papillon, Jon Udry, Josephine Shaker, Kiki DeVille, Kiki Lovechild, Kitty Bang Bang, Lada Redstar, Lady Wildflower, Laurie Hagen, Lena Lenman, Leggy Pee, Lili La Scala, Lilly Snatchdragon, Lolo Brow, Lou on the Rocks, Luna Rosa, Lydia L'Scabies, Mark Anthony, Mat Ricardo, Millie Dollar, Missy Fatale, Missy Macabre, Missy Malone, Mister Meredith, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, Mysti Vine, Oola Pearl, Peggy de Lune, Pi the Mime, Raven Noir, Reuben Kaye, Rod Laver, Sarah Louise Young, Shananigans, Sherry Trifle, Snookie Mono, Sophia St Villier, Stage Door Johnny, Storm Hooper, Talulah Blue, Teta Maria, The Bees Knees, The Great Aziz, The Mighty Moustache, The Seifert Sisters, The Tom Show, Tina T'Urner Tea Lady, Titsalina Bumsquash, Tricity Vogue, Ulrike Storch, Velma Von Bon Bon, Vicky Butterfly, Virgin Xtravaganzah
Read what our lovely audience have to say!
John Hess - BBC
James Haines-Young - Nottingham Post
Abdul Khan - Notingham Live
"I'm already planning on buying tickets to the next event... I can't wait" - Caroline Barry - Left Lion
"..tonight delivered all the bang for your buck we've come to expect from The Gilded Merkin" - Emily Doyle - Birmingham Review
"..classic burlesque with a British twist; it doesn't take itself at all seriously and is done very well" - Chris Williams - Buzz Mag
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