About this episode

The episode features burlesque performer Melody Mangler discussing her creative process and upcoming shows.

Melody Mangler is a burlesque and cabaret performer based in Vancouver, BC. We talk about her love of horror, gore, weird movies and Church's Chicken. Melody talks about some of her acts (including Ode to Church's Chicken) , how she gets the ideas for them, the process and how long it takes to take them from conception to stage. We also find out how it doesn't get boring for her doing this since 2003, always creating something new. Melody mentions all her upcoming shows, including Theatre of the Damned where she'll be doing a Midsommar burlesque act and you could be a part of it if you go! Theatre of the Damned October 16th to 20th - tickets & info thebeaumontstudios.com Follow Melody on instagram @ melodymangler

People in this episode

Host: Serra Uncu

Guest: Melody Mangler

Topics covered

• burlesque
• cabaret
• horror
• performance art
• Church's Chicken
• Vancouver

Keywords

• burlesque
• cabaret
• horror
• performance
• Church's Chicken
• Vancouver
• Theatre of the Damned
• Midsommar

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Theatre of the Damned

Products: Church's Chicken

Books & works: Ode to Church's Chicken, Midsommar

Places: Vancouver, BC

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