WELCOME TO THE GILDED MERKIN
"..an unforgettable night of satirical saucy entertainment"
Established in 2012 at the Glee Club in Nottingham The Gilded Merkin instantly became one the UK's biggest burlesque and cabaret shows, hosting headline acts to sold out crowds.
The success of the show saw it expand to include residencies at Glee Club Birmingham in 2016 and Glee Club Cardiff in 2017 as well as appear at events such as the F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone, the National Hot Rod, Custom and American Car Show, the Summer of Vintage Festival, the Nottingham Spiegeltent and too many private functions to mention!
In 2025 The Gilded Merkin expanded again to include a resident show at The Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen in Leeds.
Every act is handpicked by burlesque performer and producer Scarlett Daggers, the woman behind the Merkin. Featuring only the very best international burlesque and cabaret performers, no two shows are ever the same.
An eclectic mix of old Hollywood glamour, vaudeville, comedy, music, circus, drag and much more, The Gilded Merkin guarantees a wonderful evening of exhilarating entertainment!
CARDIFF
Mermaid Quay
Cardiff Bay, CF10 5BZ
NEXT SHOW -
Sunday 20 September 2026
BIRMINGHAM
The Arcadian, Hurst St, Birmingham, B5 4TD
NEXT SHOW -
Sunday 29 November 2026
Performers who have graced the Gilded Merkin stage -
Abigail Collins, Adriano Fettucini, Agatha Frisky, Alexandra Hofgartner, Amazi
Amber Topaz, Anna Fur Laxis, Arran Shurvinton, Audacity Chutzpah, Aurora Starr
Baby Daisy, Beau Rocks, Betsy Rose, Bettsie Bon Bon, Bonnie Fox, Bonnie Knockers
Cat Aclysmic, Cece Sinclair, Charlie Partridge, Cherry Shakewell, Chi Chi Revolver
Cleopantha, Coco Deville, Coco Malone, Craig the Hula Boy, Crimson Skye
Daisy Black, Darryl Carrington, Dave Bear, Demi Noire, Des O'Connor, Deux Ailes
Didi Derriere, Dominus Von Vexo, Donna Poderosa, Dusty Limits
Eastend Cabaret, Electra, Eliza DeLite, Elliot Mason, Em Brulee, Evelyn Carnate
Ezme Pump, Fancy Chance, Felicity Furore, Florian Brooks, Fred Bear
Gina Stirling, Gin Minsky, Ginger Blush, Good Ness Gracious, Griffin and Jones
Gypsy Wood, Havana Hurricane, Hazel Honeysuckle, Jamie Double,
Jessabelle Thunder, Joe Black, John Celestus, Jolie Papillon, Jon Udry, Josephine Shaker
Kiki DeVille, Kiki Lovechild, Kitten DeVille, Kitty Bang Bang
Lada Redstar, Lady Wildflower, Laurie Hagen, Lena Lenman, Leggy Pee, Lili La Scala
Lilly SnatchDragon, Lolo Brow, Lou on the Rocks, Luna Rosa, Lydia L'Scabies
Mark Anthony, Mat Ricardo, Millie Dollar, Missy Fatale, Missy Macabre, Missy Malone, Mister Meredith
Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, Mysti Vine, Oola Pearl, Peggy de Lune, Pi the Mime
Raven Noir, Reuben Kaye, Rod Laver, Sarah Louise Young, Shananigans, Sherry Trifle
Snookie Mono, Sophia St Villier, Stage Door Johnny, Storm Hooper, Talulah Blue, Teta Maria
The Bees Knees, The Great Aziz, The Mighty Moustache, The Rockstar Magician Arron Jones
The Seifert Sisters, The Tom Show, Tina T'Urner Tea Lady, Titsalina Bumsquash, Tricity Vogue
Ulrike Storch, Velma Von Bon Bon, Vicky Butterfly, Virgin Xtravaganzah
REVIEWS
Read what our lovely audience have to say!
"A hugely generous dollop of magical sophisticated glamour... with a delightful twist of ironic British humour"
John Hess - BBC
"..an unforgettable night of satirical saucy entertainment"
James Haines-Young - Nottingham Post
"..go watch this show, now, tomorrow, and next month! You will not be disappointed!"
Abdul Khan - Notingham Live
"I'm already planning on buying tickets to the next event... I can't wait" - Caroline Barry - Left Lion
"..tonight delivered all the bang for your buck we've come to expect from The Gilded Merkin" - Emily Doyle - Birmingham Review
"..classic burlesque with a British twist; it doesn't take itself at all seriously and is done very well" - Chris Williams - Buzz Mag