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# Vintage, Burlesque & Cabaret | Sussex & Hampshire | Dawn's Vintage Do

Dawn's Vintage Do specialises in providing 50's & 60's vintage entertainment & events, burlesque workshops & cabaret shows.

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- [The Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/06/06/the-dickie-bows-and-petticoats-club/) - Theme: Cabaret – Chichester Get Your Tickets Here
- [So many secrets](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/05/27/so-many-secrets/) - I've wanted to do this for years! I've been gathering tales and anecdotes throughout my career in the world of entertainment and relish the occasions where I can relay them to an audience - although some have never been told. Until now. Some of these stories you just couldn't make up and I often amuse
- [This may come as no surprise](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/05/27/this-may-come-as-no-surprise/) - During the process of writing my upcoming Vintage theatre show, I've found myself reflecting on some of my inspirations. Some are well known 'famous' people (I won't use the word 'celebrity' because most of my biggest inspirations were famous before the word 'celebrity' was invented), some are less well known and some are not even
- [WIN WIN WIN](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/05/27/win-win-win/) - In the run up to the 2018 Dawns' Vintage Weekender I decided to run a series of PRIZE DRAWS which included a bundle of merchandise, £100 voucher to spend at our onsite market Hotties Vintage Village and a FREE ticket for this year's Weekender. These monthly promotions were run over on my facebook page and
- [Get into the groove with burlesque](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/05/27/get-into-the-groove-with-burlesque/) - Pump up the volume and prepare yourselves for a workshop like no other! Burlesque doesn't have any limitations when it comes to possible themes. I have said many times during the past seven years of teaching this wonderful, empowering art form, that literally anything can be applied to burlesque and it's my job to open
- [Rock chick to retro to risque](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/05/22/rock-chick-to-retro-to-risque/) - Eight years ago I began my full time (self) employment as a vintage styled singer and it soon dawned (pun intended) on me that my previous seven years in a ‘rock’ band had taught me many things good and bad. The good was how to work a crowd, how to pass as a singer and
- [Sucking it up and starting again](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/05/22/sucking-it-up-and-starting-again/) - I can’t believe I’m actually saying these words. I’m launching a Crowdfunder! For those who know me, will know that I last did one in 2016 to literally kickstart my Vintage Weekend events. Organising a three night residential do with a full line up of entertainment for hundreds of people was a big project in
- [Everyone is welcome!](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/everyone-is-welcome/) - Whether you are a dancer or observer, you will always be made to feel welcome at my events because I firmly believe that just because you're not a jiver, or may not have a dance partner, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to enjoy an evening of vintage tunes. At my VINTAGE
- [When I was seven years old...](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/when-i-was-seven-years-old/) - I went on my first big holiday to America to visit family, and I recall so many happy memories in my Aunt and Uncles pool, getting up to no good with my brother and three cousins. We were also incredibly lucky to go on a road trip to Disney Land! It was an amazing adventure
- [I feel like I’ve come in the biggest and most glorious circle!](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/i-feel-like-ive-come-in-the-biggest-and-most-glorious-circle/) - Back in 2010, I had very itchy feet at work, and despite loving my job as a media advertising sales manager, I was really desperate to immerse myself in my (not so secret) passion for all things vintage. My daughter, despite not being overly obsessed with ‘vintage’ was (and still is) a lover of the
- [Awarded for services to my City](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/awarded-for-services-to-my-city/) - I was honoured with a Civic Award for my services to Chichester this month. Being presented this award by the Mayor of Chichester was quite overwhelming and to have my friends Kate & Zoe beside me during the event (not to mention Dame Patricia Routledge) was perfect mainly because they submitted applications as to why
- [I don't even know where to begin](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/i-dont-even-know-where-to-begin/) - I’ll be totally honest with you. I haven’t been able to even look at my website for a few weeks. The world of entertainment has been turned on its head because of the global pandemic, with cancelled gigs, festivals and shows – I’ve had ALL of my bookings cancelled for the rest of 2020 and
- [Focus on live-in respite care](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/focus-on-live-in-respite-care/) - The Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club is sponsored by Promedica24 and each month, we feature their services to raise awareness of the challenges facing families up and down the country. Managing the day-to-day care of a loved one can take a toll on carers, leaving them with feelings of exhaustion, hopelessness, and guilt. As the
- [Loneliness in West Sussex: How Live-In Care Helps Older Adults Stay Connected](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/loneliness-in-west-sussex-how-live-in-care-helps-older-adults-stay-connected/) - Loneliness is a growing concern, especially among older adults. In the UK, nearly 1 million people aged 65 and over report feeling lonely regularly, with many going an entire week without speaking to friends or family. This isolation doesn’t just affect emotional well-being; it’s linked to physical health risks, including increased chances of heart disease,
- [Quality Live-in Care with Promedica24 West Sussex, East Hants and Isle of Wight](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/quality-live-in-care-with-promedica24-west-sussex-east-hants-and-isle-of-wight/) - The Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club is a daytime cabaret club for sassy seniors and relies on sponsorship and fundraising to keep it's doors open. We are very proud of our association with Promedica24 and very grateful to Chris who comes and volunteers every month. Here's more about them. Promedica24 is a specialist live-in care
- [Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club Sponsor announcement](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/dickie-bows-and-petticoats-club-sponsor-announcement/) - In January 2024, I created a wonderful community group called The Dickie Bows and Petticoats Club. A daytime cabaret club for sassy seniors and friends. The idea came to me after many years of performing in my vintage persona for all kinds of organisations and homes where our 'golden' community are, and realising that even
- [Fashion Focus with Goodwood Revival](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/fashion-focus-with-goodwood-revival/) - Eleven years on from the Goodwood Revival, which changed my life and career when I won the Best Dressed Competition in 2011, I'm delighted to announce that I’ll be working with the Goodwood Revival team this year. Assisting Revival racegoers ahead of the event, I’ll be providing a plethora of top tips on how you
- [10.5 years of burlesque at the Arundel Festival](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/10-5-years-of-burlesque-at-the-arundel-festival/) - I first joined the line up for the Arundel Festival of Arts (was Arundel Festival) in 2012 as a relatively fresh faced vintage singer who was just trying to get her name out there! It’s hard to think back to exactly what order these things happened in, but I think that year I was to
- [A decade of Dawn at the Stansted Garden Show, Hampshire](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/a-decade-of-dawn-at-the-stansted-garden-show-hampshire/) - At the end of 2011 I had only just started my full time career as a vintage singer and I was still in the crossover period of being in the ‘business’ world so I was attending an awards function and happened to be sat next to a couple of ladies who won an award. I
- [The best legal high - Dec 8 2020](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/the-best-legal-high-dec-8-2020/) - I’m still in shock if I’m honest with you. My big event at The Gaiety Southsea finally happened on Saturday evening and I can tell you it was one of the most amazing feelings to be back on stage after ten long months. I felt all the rushes of adrenaline and it really brought it
- [Tiers of a clown](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025/04/16/tiers-of-a-clown/) - Well I got that wrong didn’t I? I write a weekly column for The Chichester Observer and last weeks was written before we knew which tier we’d be in and I was obviously hoping for tier one so that my events could go ahead with the least amount of stress and hassle! Turns out, we

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- [Home](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/) - Dawn's Vintage Do specialises in providing 50's & 60's vintage entertainment & events, burlesque workshops & cabaret shows.
- [Dawns Vintage All Dayer](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/dawns-vintage-all-dayer/) - Dawn's Vintage All Dayer One day. Midday 'til 11pm Immersive. Adults Only. Vintage Fun An experience that celebrates the elements of a full Weekender Learn to dance or brush up your techniques We welcome back Sue of Dance Central who will be taking two different sessions in the main hall. Session one: STROLLNo partner? No problem!
- [My Services](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/services/) - I'm available for hire for 50's & 60's vintage entertainment, cabaret & burlesque across Sussex & Hampshire.
- [Vintage & Retro Entertainment](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/vintage-entertainer/) - From small private parties to full-scale vintage events, if you are looking for vintage entertainment based on 50's & 60's chart hits then you've come to the right place!
- [Showgirl: Cabaret Production](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/showgirl/) - A travelling cabaret show hosted by mistress of mayhem Dawn Gracie with a different line up each time. A show for the grown ups with plenty of belly laughs and high kicking sass in abundance
- [About Me](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/about-me/) - I've been producing vintage entertainment & events, cabaret shows & burlesque workshops to Sussex & Hampshire since 2012.
- [The Dickie Bows & Petticoats Club](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/dickiebowsandpetticoatsclub/) - I've been producing vintage entertainment & events, cabaret shows & burlesque workshops to Sussex & Hampshire since 2012.
- [Retro Bingo](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/retrobingo/) - Expect music and mayhem plus lots of added extras such as quizzes and games, in between the Bingo! Available as in-person events and online too - get in touch to host your very own Retro Bingo Party!
- [Chichester Cabaret Club](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/chichester-cabaret-club/) - A bi-monthly Cabaret Club in the heart of Chichester, West Sussex, hosted and produced by me, Dawn Gracie. Expect burlesque, drag, comedy and so much more!
- [The Big Vintage Do 2025](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/2025-the-big-vintage-do/) - A glamorous evening of vintage and good times Dawn Gracie brings you The Big Vintage Do where YOU choose YOUR vintage. Come dine & dance the night away in the historic Avisford Park Hotel near Arundel, West Sussex
- [Dawn's Vintage Weekender](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/dawnsvintageweekender2025/) - I've been producing vintage entertainment & events, cabaret shows & burlesque workshops to Sussex & Hampshire since 2012.
- [My Events](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/events/) - Browse my latest vintage & cabaret events, including my Vintage Weekender & bi-monthly Chichester Cabaret Club. Buy tickets today.
- [Gallery](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/cabaret-gallery/) - Cabaret Gallery | Dawn's Vintage Do
- [Whats On](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/whats-on/) - Browse my upcoming availability & enquire for your special event.
- [Starlets Workshops](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/workshops/) - My confidence-boosting burlesque/fan-dance workshops are held every month. Secure your place today.
- [Get In Touch](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/get-in-touch/) - Keep up to date with my latest events, vintage & cabaret news & general musings...
- [Blog](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/blog/) - Keep up to date with my latest events, vintage & cabaret news & general musings...
- [Show Girl Show Hire](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/showgirl-hire/) - Show Girl is a fully portable production with an ever-changing cast and can be hired as a production for venues, private parties and just about anywhere that has space, a budget and guests!
- [Cabaret Entertainer](https://www.dawnsvintagedo.com/cabaret-entertainer/) - Looking for entertainment with a little 'something different' with an 'adult' leaning? I can produce tailored pop-up cabaret & burlesque shows & also host & produce a run a bi-monthly cabaret club
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