Branch Blog - Wellington, New Zealand
Dames, Drink and Drawing meets Brains, Beauty and Bruises. Richter City Roller Derby comes to Dr. Sketchy Wellington!
Poster by Rachel, with illustration based on Jed Soane's photo of Suffer Jet
On April 9th Wellington’s awesome monthly cabaret life-drawing event welcomes for the first time Wellington’s formidable Roller Derby league for an afternoon of drawing fun. This month Dr. Sketchy Wellington laces up the skates, straps on the kneepads and gets ready for the fierceness that is Richter City
Poster by Rachel, with illustration based on Jed Soane's photo of Suffer Jet
On April 9th Wellington’s awesome monthly cabaret life-drawing event welcomes for the first time Wellington’s formidable Roller Derby league for an afternoon of drawing fun. This month Dr. Sketchy Wellington laces up the skates, straps on the kneepads and gets ready for the fierceness that is Richter City
Wow! What a wonderful sketchy session. the sun was shining, the mood was bright and we welcomes our very first American performer to Dr. Sketchy Wellington.
Jo Weldon was a star, through and through. She lit up the stage. It was an honour and a privilege to have her. Massive thanks to the New Zealand Burlesque festival for bringing her and Jonny Porkpie over.
Our other two models on the bill were Athena di Lure who was accurately described by regular Sketchy attendee Fifi as a ‘pocket venus’ and the delectable
Jo Weldon was a star, through and through. She lit up the stage. It was an honour and a privilege to have her. Massive thanks to the New Zealand Burlesque festival for bringing her and Jonny Porkpie over.
Our other two models on the bill were Athena di Lure who was accurately described by regular Sketchy attendee Fifi as a ‘pocket venus’ and the delectable
Dr. Sketchy Wellington took part in the New Zealand Burlesque Festival and while we were there we took a few photos.
We had a lot of fun, caught up with old friends, met some amazing new people, had two kick-arse Dr. Sketchy sessions (one with burlesque superstar Jo Weldon) and spent the weekend in fabulous clothes.
Highlights include:
Having Michelle Parish from Hamilton Dr. Sketchy over in Wellington, swapping Sketchy secrets and sharing ideas. Wellington’s hostess Rachel is looking forward to heading up to
We had a lot of fun, caught up with old friends, met some amazing new people, had two kick-arse Dr. Sketchy sessions (one with burlesque superstar Jo Weldon) and spent the weekend in fabulous clothes.
Highlights include:
Having Michelle Parish from Hamilton Dr. Sketchy over in Wellington, swapping Sketchy secrets and sharing ideas. Wellington’s hostess Rachel is looking forward to heading up to
This February we have a special treat as part of The Great New Zealand Burlesque Festival & Expo and in collaboration with The Harem Honeys Burlesque Troupe we will have international burlesque sensation JO "BOOBS" WELDON!!!
All the way from New York City - birthplace of all Dr. Sketchys. We are so excited that we are not only shouting her name but also using three exclamation marks next to each other - a first for our branch.
Jo is an incredible woman, and a total inspiration. She has been on the burlesque scene for yonk-a-doodles (do you like our
All the way from New York City - birthplace of all Dr. Sketchys. We are so excited that we are not only shouting her name but also using three exclamation marks next to each other - a first for our branch.
Jo is an incredible woman, and a total inspiration. She has been on the burlesque scene for yonk-a-doodles (do you like our
Dr. Sketchy Wellington is going to chill out by the beach, we’ll see you back on February 12th for more fun, laughter, frivolity and of course drawing. Have a brilliant summer break!
We would like to say a few thank yous to some of the many people who helped make 2010 super rockin.
First and foremost our fabulous audience, without you we are just a bunch of incredibly attractive people dressed beautifully sitting still on a stage for no reason, you are the reason we do what we do... you complete us.
Big thanks to the 2010 models:
February - Tango Sensation Courtney La More and sublime ballerina Miss Kiss Kate
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First and foremost our fabulous audience, without you we are just a bunch of incredibly attractive people dressed beautifully sitting still on a stage for no reason, you are the reason we do what we do... you complete us.
Big thanks to the 2010 models:
February - Tango Sensation Courtney La More and sublime ballerina Miss Kiss Kate
December’s performers are the fabulous Lady/Man/ladies! Wellington’s top faux queens!
Illustration and design my the uber delightful Gavin Mouldey who has amazing blogs
Yes, they are ladies, (not Gavin, we're talking about the Lady/Man/Ladies here) dressed as men dressed as ladies… no wait, better than that, more than that: they are ladies, dressed as drag queens! They are hot, sexy, over-the-top and fabulous! and they can sing!
At the risk of overusing my allowance of exclamation marks in one blog post these two performers and sensational! The women behind the queens behind the ladies
Illustration and design my the uber delightful Gavin Mouldey who has amazing blogs
Yes, they are ladies, (not Gavin, we're talking about the Lady/Man/Ladies here) dressed as men dressed as ladies… no wait, better than that, more than that: they are ladies, dressed as drag queens! They are hot, sexy, over-the-top and fabulous! and they can sing!
At the risk of overusing my allowance of exclamation marks in one blog post these two performers and sensational! The women behind the queens behind the ladies
