About

Arabella Twist

Burlesque Performer

As a Neo-Burlesque performer Arabella relishes in exploring the edges and pushing the boundaries of known narratives. Learning to manage and accept her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis, Arabella, has through Burlesque, brought audiences scintillating strong women characters to the stage. Arabella has performed at various North West venues since her debut at the renowned Frou Frou Club, and competed upon the London Hippodrome stage as part of Burlesque Idol. Silky smooth with a little bit of bite, she won the Audience Choice Award at the Spare Rib Superstar Competition 2017 and performed as a Finalist at Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival’s Legend in the Making 2018 and World Burlesque Games 2019. Arabella is a firecracker of a performer, so expect the unexpected! 

Notable Performances

  • Titters and Tassels – International Women’s Day Special Edition, Manchester
  • The Frou Frou Club, Yorkshire
  • House of Trixie Blue, Newcastle
  • S.P.U.D.S, Oxford
  • Tawny Kay presents Peel of Fortune, Doncaster
  • Glitterbug Burlesque and Cabaret, Leicester
  • Full Moon, Edinburgh Fringe Festival
  • Burlesque Idol UK, London
  • Leeds Burlesque and Cabaret Festival
  • Legends in the Making, Hebden Bridge Burlesque Festival, Yorkshire
  • Barefoot Festival, Leicester
  • World Burlesque Games, London
  • Glitter Lounge, Chester Pride

Awards

Audience Choice Spare Rib Burlesque 2017