The Victoria Quarter, Leeds, Sunday 5th October 2008

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

The Awesome Autumn Burlesque Fashion Show will be held on Sunday the 5th October from 7pm until midnight, in the fashionable Victoria Quarter in the heart of the Leeds during Leeds Shopping Week.
Find out all about the event, make sure to buy tickets and find out more about our sponsors

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.

In addition to the fashion show, the event will also feature performances from some of the area’s leading burlesque dancers and alternative entertainers for a fun packed evening.
Hosted by Liz Green of BBC Radio Leeds, the event features fabulous raffle prizes to be had as well.
Tickets are £8 for concessions, £10 ordinary and £15 for VIP available from various outlets in Leeds.