About Miss Jolie Papillon

“Miss Jolie Papillon, hailed as the “Queen of Classic Burlesque” by The Stage, is an award-winning, world-renowned performer recognised as “Burlesque Royalty.”
An exquisite dancer, Jolie trained at one of Europe’s most prestigious theatre academies before making her mark in the glamorous world of Burlesque.

This year, Miss Jolie has brought the true art of Burlesque to Dubai for the first time, performing at various venues, including Josette, SLS Hotel, and Papillon.
Over the past few years she has graced the legendary VSOE Orient Express multiple times, performing for bespoke luxury events.

Recently, the theatric phenomenon and multi-award-winning show ‘La Clique’ exceptionally presented classic Burlesque on their stage with Miss Jolie Papillon as part of their world-class lineup. At the Underbelly Festival in London, La Clique showcased Miss Papillon to open the show with a bold and beautiful feather fan dance and to perform her signature Bathtub Burlesque Act, in keeping with the long tradition of La Clique’s bathtub boy act.

Miss Jolie Papillon also appeared in the sensational 2023 Christmas season of Cabaret Royale, produced by Underbelly at the Gaillard Center Charleston, South Carolina.

After a worldwide tour in 2019 with Party Like Gatsby, Jolie continues to perform in her Giant Martini Glass with the live big band Prohibition 1923 . She regularly headlines luxury international private events and major Burlesque festivals.

Miss Papillon is the co-producer and director of the acclaimed vintage Revue Gin House Burlesque.
With a dedication to preserving and improving the world of Showbiz and the legacy of Showgirls, Jolie became the owner and CEO of SHOWGIRL ENTERTAINMENTS Ltd., proudly providing artists of the highest calibre, wowing guests around the globe.

A published model, Jolie has been featured in prestigious fashion magazines such as Vanity Fair and Vogue, and in various burlesque books, including the award-winning – STRIP | TEASE , showcasing the photography of Tigz Rice. She has been recognised multiple times as one of the most influential figures in the Burlesque industry in the U.K. and beyond.

In November 2022, Jolie made history as the first-ever showgirl to perform publicly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of Riyadh Season, representing The Maine Mayfair. Her pioneering spirit in Burlesque also shone through during her performance in The Art of Burlesque at Casino Du Liban in Beirut, produced by Achillea in 2015, marking a significant moment in Burlesque history in the Middle East.

Jolie has appeared in various music videos and on national and international television, including MTV, TOWIE, The Real Housewives of Cheshire, and Made in Chelsea on Channel 4. She presented a BAFTA award in 2013 and has entertained numerous celebrities and members of the Royal Family. Her clientele includes prestigious brands like Dior, Hermès, Laurent-Perrier, Vogue, Porsche, YSL, Veuve Clicquot, L’Oréal, and Belmond.

Miss Papillon was crowned Burlesque Idol UK in 2011 and participated in one of the most extensive Burlesque U.K. theatre tours within her first two years as a soloist. In 2014, she was nominated for the London Cabaret Award for Best Burlesque Act.

Born in Rimini, Italy, the hometown of Federico Fellini, Miss Jolie Papillon embodies the essence of a golden-age Italian movie star—exotic, glamorous, and exquisitely sophisticated. With a passion for showcasing the best of Burlesque, her dedication to uplifting and entertaining audiences has solidified Jolie’s status as one of the shining stars of the world-leading London Cabaret scene”

 

INTERNATIONAL SHOW CALENDAR

In London, you may catch Miss Jolie at her residency, The Gin House Burlesque, The Maine Mayfair, Park Chinois, the Phoenix Arts Club and as the original headliner at the historic Windmill Soho.
New International dates have just been added!
Head over to Jolie’s online SHOW CALENDAR and learn more.

QUOTES, REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS.

  • “Queen of Classic Burlesque” – The Stage
  • “Dazzling” – The Time Out
  • “Moves for Days” – Broadway World
  • “La Dolce Vita of Burlesque” – MTV
  • “Sublime Burlesque.”– Gay Times Magazine
  • “The polished, final product, a twinkling butterfly in full regalia.”- 21st Century Burlesque
  • “Probably the best burlesque act I have ever seen” – Sternberg Clarke
  • “Breathtaking perfection. Everything a burlesque performer should be.”– The Gay U.K.
  • “A true burlesque dancer.” – One Stop Arts
  • “An absolute gem of a performer. Five stars!”– McQueen Shoreditch
  • “Jolie is the feminine embodiment.” – FROZEN, Italy
  • “Italian beauty, graceful and seductive dancer. Her acts show off her dexterity and suppleness as a performer. The audience’s reaction is ecstatic!”– This is Cabaret
  • “The very best of burlesque today.”– The Neon Moon Burlesque and Cabaret Club
  • “Sexy, sassy and beautiful!”– www.lastminutetheatretickets.com
  • “Racy and suggestive, Jolie Papillon excites the crowd, seducing and alluring in an attractive dance number that has you gawking.” – The Upcoming
  • “Miss Jolie Papillon defies the often cringey stereotypes of burlesque – she is a world-class performer who oozes charisma, sex and style.” –To Do List
  • “Jolie Papillon brings beautiful Burlesque back to London”- Westend Theatre
  • “A beautiful performance that had the audience transfixed”- All that dazzles
  • “Exquisitely choreographed burlesque.”- Everything Theatre
  •  “The best feathers routine I’ve ever seen.”- Fiskal Policy
  • “Exquisite burlesque performance by Miss Jolie Papillon.” – The Artiscape Magazine
  • “Her opening performance is a dazzling peacock feather fan dance that brings class and elegance to the stage.”- The Live Review
  • “Up first was the beautiful Miss Jolie Papillon, whose mesmerising burlesque routine immediately transformed the venue from a tent in the middle of London’s busiest squares into a smoky Soho basement. Miss Jolie performs twice throughout the evening, opening both Acts and holding her captivated audience in the palm of her hands on both occasions.”- Mark Aspen.
  • “A bold and beautiful entrance from Burlesque superstar Jolie Papillon, who unashamedly flaunts her peacock feathers and reminds us this is going to be an evening of classy, excellently executed entertainment.” – London Theatre

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

  • 2024 Ranked #18 by the public as Most Influential Industry Figure in the World- 21st Burlesque Century
  • 2019 and 2018 Voted Most Influential Burlesque Industry Figure in the U.K. and Worldwide
  • 2018 Nominated One of Britain’s Ten Best Cabaret Stars
  • 2014 Nominated at the London Cabaret Award as Best Burlesque act
  • 2011 Winner of Burlesque Idol UK.

PARTNERS

“The Deco Haus” Hollywood; “The Whitechapel Workhouse” London; “Danc’in Milan“;  “Gatsby Lady” London; Ludovica Martire- Made in Pain, Rome, Tatu Couture Lingerie, London.