As always we have the most special events and backstage access, just for you!

We are taking you to Windsor for Miss Pinup Australia NSW Heats.

Also happening this month…

The Ruby Revue - Sunday November 13th

The Peel ~ Wednesday November 16

Read our review here:  Armchair Traveller Review – The Peel

May the force be with you for this event – from a Galexy Far Far Away…

Star Wars Burlesque

It’s a beautiful month! 

The Armchair Traveller team has been busy, working hard all year so you can travel mind, body and spirit – and whilst we love our city of Sydney, we are dreaming of the Maldives – but can’t quite get there yet… so instead…

From 6pm til 6.30pm on this 26th day of October Armchair Traveller will be joined by the young, up-and-coming actor Harry Cook who was involved in the filming of this in the beautiful tropics of the Maldives.

His new film Caught Inside debuted recently.

The Aussie thriller is being hailed as the next Cape Fear. It was filmed over five weeks in the Maldives.

Harry chats with Meagan Fitton about this beautiful destination and his time there.

Also in this months edition of Armchair Traveller with Meagan Fitton, we will looking at the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture.

Ray Ford runs a community clinic in Sydney’s East – he’s passionate about the benefits of East Asian medicine and will be speaking about how this science has travelled through the regions to join us in the West.

As well as already offering low community rates – Ray is going to be giving away some sessions to our listeners – so join us for details.

Learn more about Ray Ford and Community Acupuncture Australia here.

[PROGRAM PODCAST] MEAGAN FITTON PRESENTS ARMCHAIR TRAVELLER OCTOBER 2011 [PROGRAM PODCAST]

***** ARMCHAIR TRAVELLER EXTRAS *****

Armchair Traveler has been out and about with thanks to Dusk Devi of the Australian Burlesque Calendar - catching Sydney events to share and show you what’s on and exciting around our great city.

Check out images from October’s Ruby Revue here.

 Jac Bowie speaks to Meagan Fitton of Armchair Traveller

The Dolly Sisters chat with Meagan Fitton of Armchair Traveller

Sydney was so excited to have burlesque hottie Sarina Del Fuego back in the city it went “Boom Boom Boom!” Sarina has been in Europe for the last few months but returned to entertain us for Freddy’s Boom Boom Boom.

Listen to Meagan speak to Sarina

We were also thrilled by Gorelesque 3, as this nationally touring production vomited its talent (and more) all over Armchair Traveller and the Australian Burlesque Calendar. See the images here.

****Coming Up in November*****

Armchair Traveller explores Windsor – where a Miss Pinup NSW will be crowned. It’s the second year running of Miss Pinup Australia – and it’s fast becoming a phenomenon, thanks to the enduring commitment and passion of its creatrix; Pixie Roberts of Boogie Bop Dames.

Veronica Bloom is competing – she will be back stage and front stage gathering the excitement for us.

Of course, the delightful Dusk from AusBurlCal will be the ultimate camninja, capturing this national, ever growing tourism event.

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Meagan Fitton interviews Dirty Martini USA burleque star | Image by Duk Devi Gold

I can’t quite recall how I came to fall in love with burlesque, both as a performer and a journalist reporting on the movement – I can however recall when I discovered Dirty Martini and now, I will always remember the day I met this burlesque matriarch.

A special moment - Meagan Fitton meets Dirty Martini | Image by Dusk Devi Gold

Click here to listen to my interview with the American burlesque star herself, captured at Sydney’s The Ruby Revue – August 14^th, 2011.

Images of Armchair Traveller’s August visit to The Ruby Revue here - thanks to Dusk Devi Gold.

More photographs capturing the event here – thanks to Kris Ezergailis.

Details about this famous monthly burlesque event here.

For a full review of The Ruby Revue, plus more interviews from the August endeavours listen to the  Armchair Traveller August 31st edition

Brought to you by Meagan Fitton, producer/presenter of Armchair Traveller.

Find me on Twitter #AlohaCreative

Dusk Devi Gold from the Australian Burlesque Calendar shoots Meagan Fitton, interviewing celebrity Dirty Martini | Image by Kris Ezergailis

Image by Dusk Devi Gold

The day: Tuesday.

Men and women are observed scampering from tall, steel buildings all across the city landscape to a stone age edifice, the home of Jurassic Lounge – the sexy alter ego of The Australian Museum.

Romantic lighting drapes its interior as piped tunes set a sultry sound-scape, in this, the oldest museum in Australia. Magically these elements affect the inhabitants, soothing them from their work mode.

I, an anthropologist also known as a journalist, enter the space. I commence my study of the human species; struck by the high level of attractive and seemingly intelligent people present.

Amongst archives, artefacts and dinosaur bones they, the humans, converse, interact, think and play.

It’s inspiring to observe; in a place full of old things, the adults of the species enjoy activities and indulge in the type of childlike behaviour known as fun. They do this without fear of judgement but with the added benefits of adulthood awareness and learning.

They refresh themselves at the modern day watering hole better known as a bar. From there they move about, beginning the slow dance of socialisation.

In one area sit clusters of small groups of 18 – 25 year olds of this human variety, stacking blocks which, when they fall, instead of upsetting them – give great pleasure!

Image by Dusk Devi Gold

In another area of this social savanna, hunters and gathers nestle in the atrium. A brightly presented female, dances, prances, swings and zings in front of them, demonstrating the exclusive practise of burlesque. She removes her layers with confidence and displays herself bare. The dance stimulates those watching – but once over, they disperse and the search for amusement and knowledge finds them in a theatre displaying National Geographic documentaries.

Clearly a very highly developed genus at this – the Jurassic Lounge.

Hear from them here: Jurassic Lounge Voice of the People

Image by Dusk Devi Gold

Details:

Dates: Tuesday nights til September 20 2011

Location: Jurassic Lounge – Australian Museum – 6 College Street Sydney

Time: 5.30pm – 9.30pm

Tickets: $15 at the door

Includes an alcoholic beverage and Time Out Magazine

For more information and weekly line-up, check out www.jurassiclounge.com

Meagan Fitton: co-author, interviewer, presenter/producer [find on Twitter #AlohaCreative]
Dusk Devi Gold: co-author, photographer

More from Jurassic Lounge with Meagan Fitton on Armchair Traveller 

- Wednesday 31 August, 6pm – 6.30pm -

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If you enjoy Armchair Traveller – LIKE our facebook fan page. Images, news and prizes to be won here.

Image by Dusk Devi Gold

Photo courtesy Steve Wall & Lauren La Rouge	Lost Lamour with Lauren La Rouge     A song once said “when love goes wrong, nothing goes right!” Lost L’amour can be sad but sometimes it can also be funny… Lauren LaRouge has had love go wrong in her life but her loss is our gain as she takes to the stage in her one woman cabaret debut with a fist full of sparkles, an arm full of ukulele and a liver full of gin! Details and tickets here Armchair Traveller attended this show on September 14th See the photos here
	Paris By Night     A Moulin Rouge inspired – Music and Dance SpectacularMore info here Armchair Traveller attended this show Saturday September 17th    See the photos here
	Roller Derby Finals    Info and Tickets: http://www.sydneyrollerderby.com/ Armchair Traveller attended September 3rd - see images at www.whatabigcamera.com
	Gangsters Ball    Armchair Traveller attended September 3rd – see images at www.whatabigcamera.com
	The Ruby Review   Info and details here Armchair Traveller attended another stunning edition of The Ruby Revue: September 11th   Interviews with Jac Bowie, MC Cam Knight, Lauren LaRouge and Danica Lee will be podcast here soon! See the photos here Listen to Meagan Fitton chat to Jac Bowie
Armchair Traveller sets out to review - starting with a good brew!	All new to the Armchair Traveller blog; reviews – cafes, restaurants, events, attractions and more!   Celebrity chefs eat your heart out - Tripod Cafe is all the glamour this reporter needs for a great brunch or even a lunch – but soon they’ll be open for dinner too!Read the Tripod Cafe Review by Meagan Fitton

Thanks to Armchair Traveller’s Photographers Dusk Devi Gold and Kris Ezergailis of www.whatabigcamera.com

Image by Dusk Devi Gold

Image by Dusk Devi Gold

View more images thanks to Dusk Devi Gold here.

Audience of Anything Goes Cabaret…hear what they had to say!!! ANYTHING GOES CABARET
Have you ever seen a ghost?How about a ghost that’s actually a women playing a man that’s playing a women?Speaking with The Blue Angel, the MC of Anything Goes Cabaret, I was invited to explore the posibilities of Sydney’s dark and twisted side.

Within the walls of Darlinghurst’s Supper Club, I was  introduced to a world that’s weird – in a most glorious and decadent way.

Through acts of song, drag, burlesque and acrobatics, my mind was lifted to question what is normal – what is real?

In the last three versions of the Anything Goes Cabaret series I have seen a guenuine and loyal following of the variety show- and that variety extends to the audience; many of whom use the event to dress up – inspired by the darkness!

A platform for both established and emerging artists with unique acts – Venus Vamp’s vision has become more polished over time – with less amateur acts sneaking through.

The last show proved to have a line up of talented artists – nerves seemed to strike only during the openning act (holding back powerful vocals, released only as the artist let go) - something that this reporter with multiple hats can understand – especially with performances as edgey and risque as what is on offer at Anything Goes Cabaret!

You can hear from Venus Vamp, producer and star of Anything Goes Cabaret - on Armchair Traveller – August 17th, 2011. You’ll find she’s a passionate and inspiring artist with a leaning to the darkly beautiful side of theatre.

If you desire to explore the darkness – lead gently by a friendly tap dancing ghost, you can experience Anything Goes Cabaret at Sydney Fringe Festival 2011.

Details here.

Image by Dusk Devi Gold

Image by Dusk Devi Gold

More images from the Asia Pacific Pole dance Championships can be seen here – thanks to Dusk Devi Gold.

Strangely pole dance, and this international event in partucilar, still don’t get the credit deserved -that’s according to this reporter who witnessed first hand the power, skill and work that goes into it.

Even putting together an international event of this calibre takes alot of effort, skill and collaboration.

This event met my expectations – plus blew them away.

Hear more on Armchair Traveller - August 17, 2011 – between 6pm and 6.30pm.

Matthew  Shields (of Australia’s Got Talent stardom) and ‘Shimmy’ – owner and teacher at Pole Dance Academy will share just how much effort and determination goes into their dance sport.

Cirque du Soleil's - Saltimbanco

Cirque du Soleil's - Saltimbanco

Known, appreciated and respected for having world class acts (trapeze, aerial, acrobatics, mime, jugglers, etc) – some of which have been scouted from events such as the above mentioned Asia Pacific Pole Dance Championships – the performances were second-to-none.

The show was an avenue for mid-week escape – taking us to a colourful world of play and fun, but, like a dream, it jumped between sequences. At some points throughout the show, acts made no sense to the overall theme – though still a most enjoyable ride.

The name Saltimbanco – from the Italian “saltare in banco” (to jump on a bench) – may explain the jumping, live opera and ‘made-up’ language based on Italiano – but still I wondered; why the colourful yet entertaining lizards, or the wierd but magical wizards?

Perhaps it makes sense to the artists and producers familiar with the origins of circus arts, but for the average punter – I’d imagine it would be hard to put into context – as this production blurs lines between circus, dance and theatre.

However, with live music and perfect performances, it was without a doubt, mesmerising and worth the look.

Not my favourite Cirque du Soleil show – their productions over time have grown in depth and diversity – (this was a return to its beginnings) – but if it had been the only option, I would have given a lung to see this – or anything that the company presents - a factor I think they must be banking on when proposing such high ticket prices in this fragile financial climate.

$150 will get you a ‘premium’ adult ticket.

For the ultimate ‘Cirque experience’ you can pay $325 to feel like a VIP with Tapis Rouge! Oohlala!

However, if you are on a budget, you can select a basic adult ticket from between $69-$119,   Children (2-12 years): $55-$95.

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The Australian Burlesque Festival was held across Australia between May 27th and June 12th – leaving a trail of feathers and sparkles.

Armchair Traveller was at the launch in Sydney!

Come behind the scenes to meet the ladies and see it’s their inner beauty that truly allows them to shine on stage.

Broadcast July 20, 2011. 6pm – 6.30pm AEST.

Photos thanks to Dusk Devi Gold of Australian Burlesque Calendar.

Meagan Fitton of  http://www.alohacreative.com.au/interviews leading burly babes… listen…

Meagan Fitton interviews Khandie Kisses

Meagan Fitton interviews Brianna Bluebell

Meagan Fitton speaks to audience members at ABF 

Meagan Fitton interviews Dawn Daquari

Meagan Fitton interviews Lou Lou