The Sugar Shack, Leeds, Saturday 22nd October 2011

A bevy of burlesque Beauties will say 'knickers to thyroid disease' this autumn in Leeds, at a charity fashion evening in aid of the organisation Thyroid-Disease.Org.Uk

The Speakeasy Spectacular will be held on Saturday the 22nd October, at Sugar Shack during Leeds Shopping Week.

Burlesque and thyroid disease may not seem to be an obvious mix but the event aims to use burlesque with its celebration of the female form to help empower and boost the body confidence of those patients whose self-esteem has been knocked by the illness.

Thyroid disease affects one in four of the population, mainly women, causing hair loss, both on head, face and body, extreme weight gain or loss, changes in skin texture, depression, infertility, as well as conditions such as thyroid cancer, and can lead to lack of self esteem and sociophobia.

The event is organised by Dawn Wood of Ages Of Elegance, (www.agesofelegance.co.uk), and Jenie Pickard of The Craft Collective in Otley

As well as showing clothing from Ages of Elegance and other Leeds designers the show will feature performances from some of the area's leading burlesque dancers and alternative entertainers for a fun packed evening, with fabulous raffle prizes to be had as well.

Tickets are £8 for concessions, £10 ordinary and £15 for VIP and will be available from various outlets in Leeds and eventbrite