By Laura Michell
Brimbank’s own Miss Liberty Foxx is hoping to dazzle audiences at this year’s Australian Burlesque Festival.
Keilor Downs resident Emily Garretto – who is also known as Miss Liberty Foxx – is one of 22 performers taking to the stage at Federation Square on September 26 for the festival’s new follies show.
Garretto, who has been performing for four years, said she enjoyed the freedom of being a burlesque performer.
“I danced for a very long time … with dancing we all had to be the same and nothing could be different. But with burlesque I can express whatever I want and do whatever I want,” she said.
“Most people think of burlesque as the traditional, classic style – which I do – but predominantly I do style-neo which is comedic.
“There are so many style of burlesque that people don’t realise.”
Garretto said her performance for the Australian Burlesque Festival – which pays tribute to King Kong – is one of her favourite routines.
“This is my most booked act and my favourite, complete with a full gorilla suit. The suit comes off throughout the show into a showgirl costume. I really love the act,” she said.
Details: australianburlesquefest.com
