A new venture for these indoorsy times! Join hosts Ferrero Rochelle and Rosie Verbose as they talk about the intersections between mental health and the creative arts.

Invisible Cabaret is a cabaret and burlesque troupe devoted to raising mental health awareness, founded by Rosie Verbose and Ferrero Rochelle.

With thanks to:
Matt Ennis, www.mennismixing.co.uk
Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-shades-of-spring
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The Invisible Cabaret Podcast! | Episode 1: The Flower and the Sh*t

Original song by Rosalind Peters, performed by Lily Parham (vocals) and Rosalind Peters (keys). Recorded at the Bedford, Balham, November 2019.

If You Were A Book

Rosie Verbose singing the Postmodern Jukebox version of 'Life on Mars', the David Bowie classic, at the Bedford, Balham, November 2019.

Life On Mars cover by Rosie Verbose

The P0rn Song

Ferrero Rochelle and Rosie Verbose are joined by troupe member Miss Mustardseed. By day, Miss Mustardseed is a critical care nurse and a key worker in the Covid crisis. By night, she likes to sing, recite poetry, and take her clothes off with Invisible Cabaret. Join us as we chat about how the pandemic is affecting her life and mental health, and how creativity has become a vital outlet for her (along with roller derby and binging Try Guys videos).

If you'd prefer to watch the episode, you can find it on our YouTube channel - search 'Invisible Cabaret' on YouTube!

CW: talk of eating disorders. 
Below are time stamps to help you navigate:
00.00 - 08.09: introduction & choosing a burlesque name
08.09 - 14.00: performing with the Cabaret
14.00 - 19.05: being a nurse in a pandemic
19.05 - 37.20: eating disorders & body positivity vs. body neutrality
37.20 - end: weekly gratitude

Things Lily mentions:

NHS Wellbeing services for NHS workers: https://www.nhsemployers.org/news/2020/04/new-staff-health-and-wellbeing-support

Support for eating disorders: 
UK - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/support-services/helplines
International: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/treatment-for-eating-disorders/international
Resources for families: https://familymentalwealth.com/families/

Megan Jayne Crabbe's book: 'Body Positive Power' - or check her out on Instagram: @bodyposipanda

Jameela Jamil's Vogue interview: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/jameela-jamil-vogue-september-2019-issue. You can find her on Instagram as @jameelajamilofficial - or check out her passion project @i_weigh

Aphrodite Greene née Jones & Crystal Rasmussen's song sessions on Instagram: @tomglitter

Jonathan Van Ness, 'Over the Top' (@jvn on Instagram)
'Gay of Thrones' is available on YouTube and Amazon Prime

Emily Blunt's BALALALALALALAH moment frequently cited in this episode is available to watch in its full glory here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjJKdQTD1bc (original source: The Graham Norton Show, BBC)

Invisible Cabaret is a cabaret and burlesque troupe devoted to raising mental health awareness, founded by Rosie Verbose and Ferrero Rochelle.

With thanks to:
Matt Ennis, www.mennismixing.co.uk
Shades of Spring by Kevin MacLeod
Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4342-sh…es-of-spring
License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Photo credit: Steve Gregson Photography

The Invisible Cabaret Podcast | Episode 2: Stop Being Emily Blunt!

Mental health flavoured cabaret & burlesque troupe