Disrobing the text: Burlesque as l’écriture féminine
Feminist Theory: An International Interdisciplinary Journal
Published online on July 06, 2026
Abstract
Feminist Theory, Ahead of Print.
This article argues that burlesque, a performing art which typically weds elements of cabaret, music and dance, alongside the disrobing of the performer on stage, can be read as a material embodiment of Hélène Cixous'sl’écriture féminine, namely ‘women's ...
This article argues that burlesque, a performing art which typically weds elements of cabaret, music and dance, alongside the disrobing of the performer on stage, can be read as a material embodiment of Hélène Cixous'sl’écriture féminine, namely ‘women's ...