<b>PHOTOS:</b> 2011 London Burlesque Festival

A performer applies makeup backstage before the opening show of the 2011 London Burlesque Festival. (Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images)

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

April 27, 2011 2:52 PM PT

The 2011 London Burlesque Festival on April 26, 2011, featured performers from all over the world.

Performers are pictured backstage before the opening show of the 2011 London Burlesque Festival. (Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images)

Performers are pictured backstage before the opening show of the 2011 London Burlesque Festival. (Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images)

A performer smiles during the opening show of the 2011 London Burlesque Festival. (Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images)

A performer gestures during the opening show of the 2011 London Burlesque Festival. (Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images)

A performer has her corset tightened backstage before the opening show of the 2011 London Burlesque Festival. (Carl de Souza/AFP/Getty Images)