Our next show will be Divine Devils on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, at 9:30 pm at the Newport Theater, 956 Newport Avenue in Chicago. Divine Devils will feature an array of burlesque performers, drag artists, bellydancers, and flow artists.
As we enter the dark month of October, we will invoke the magickal powers of the otherworld, bringing forth creatures of our deeper genius, the demons of the Goetia! In this raucous ritual, our emcee will take on the role of the medieval magician, calling on the goetic spirits to serve the audience through mind-bending performances and tantalizing dances. Our divine devils will inspire and entertain as only the Illumi-Naughtie can!
CAST
Vivian Meretrix
Vivian Meretrix, the Sorceress of Shimmy and the Head Hottie from the Illumi-Naughtie, is an Ordained Priestess and Sacred Dancer, who has performed at national occult conferences as well as local Chicago burlesque stages. In 2023, she formed The Illumi-Naughtie Occult Burlesque Review, a show that titillates and educates, combining spiritually-based performances and occult history and ideology.
Monsieur Bombastic
A harlequin king whose taste for extravagance sends him well over his head! Mr. B is a shapeshifting conceptual performer and visual artist who grinds, creeps, and bleeds as various, erotic entities; from lustful angels, careless creatures, to disastrous dandies. He is the co-producer of Open Cabaret's All-King Cabaret, a Chicago Survivor finalist in seasons 16 and 18, and has had his performances recognized locally across Chicago and abroad in Colombia.
Boo Boo Kitty F**ck
Boo Boo Kitty F**k is a Chicago based artist inspired by colorful cartoons & dark twisted nightmares. He exists within the kink community, taking visual elements like latex, fur, & impact toys within his work. Boo Boo Kitty F**k is mentored by Luc Ami & Abhijeet, who help drive their passion for community, production, & bringing large scale ideas to life.
Veronika Winters
With over a decade of burlesque and sideshow experience, this performer is based in Louisville, KY but travels all over, bringing weird to the wasteland, including the Wasteland Weekend in California. She's also a regular at Sideshow Gelato in Chicago. She's the "Small Town Big Deal," aka "Bang Bang," and she's here to show us a thing or two.
Sky Burial
Hailing from Poland, but making Chicago her home, Skyburial has been dancing and performing for five years, and she specializes in classic burlesque, fire dance, and fan. Her fiery presence has been lighting up stages around the city, as well as the Chicago Full Moon Jam here, where she is a prominent fire performer. She recently appeared at Newport with Dollesque, and is currently learning from her mentor Ms. Nixon. Skyburial is also a painter, artist, and designer. She will light you on fire with her wild, dark style!
Danielle
Danielle teaches and performs Cabaret & Fat Chance style bellydance, Javanese Court Dance, Balinese Ritual Dance, Bharatnatyam, Flamenco, Hula, Argentine Tango, and the mindful fusion of these forms. She is also a philosophy professor and a tarot history scholar and reader. Danielle recently performed for Ritual Rhythms Chicago at Arcanum World Dance. She will be bringing her unique fusion style to the Illumi-Naughtie!
Regal Resonance
Hailing from the vibrant South Side of Chicago, Regal Resonance embodies the essence of love frequency. As an Empress of tenderness, she aims to uplift and connect with everyone around her. Regal began her artistic journey in the enchanting Gaea Lady’s Pussy Magic Burlesque program, where she honed her craft. Her performances blend playfulness, sensuality, and trippy magic, inviting audiences on a mesmerizing journey of self-discovery and joy. With heartfelt gratitude, Regal appreciates all who share these moments with her, reminding everyone that the present is everything. Embrace the magic, and always remember: you are a vital part of this experience.
Please be advised:
The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs (no elevator) but a private entrance with a railing and seating near a side door/wheel-chair restroom can be arranged with advance notice. Email newporttheater@gmail.com for more information or learn more at newporttheater.com/safety
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.