Queen of Burlesque Dita Von Teese reveals all

Queen of Burlesque Dita Von Teese reveals all

Author: Kate Thornton November 20, 2025 Duration: 50:32

Our guest on this episode of White Wine Question time is the 'Queen of Burlesque' Dita Von Teese


She's a performer at the very top of her game who’s elevated striptease and burlesque into high art – from martini glasses to Swarovski carousels, she’s transformed a vintage niche into sell out tours around the world, and has her own residency in Vegas. 


But her story began far from the spotlight. Born Heather Renée Sweet, she was a shy, self-conscious child who cleaned toilets at her ballet school in exchange for lessons, and dreamed of escaping into the Technicolour world of 1940s Hollywood.


Alongside her stage career, she’s written books, launched perfumes, created lingerie lines, and is even producing her own French gin. She’s appeared in films and music videos for artists from Green Day to Taylor Swift, and continues her Las Vegas residency with over 100 performances a year. 


At 53, she shows no signs of slowing down. Next up is Noctornelle, her most ambitious production yet, inspired by 19th-century stage magicians, which will tour the UK in 2026.


She's an incredible artist and this was a Dita at her very honest best. Enjoy!




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