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Gutted but we know we have done the right thing.

Well last Saturday, Halloween, saw us take to the stage at The crown for the very last time, if you missed the "announcement" then it is still live at www.gaycrown.com on the news link. It was a decision we made after lots and lots of deliberation, we loved being at The Crown, the customers there felt more like family than friends or customers and the feeling seemed mutual, this was even more apparent after we announced our departure, so many messages asking us to stay or to re-consider but unfortunately we just couldn't go on any longer in the situation we were in, it was so tough to make the decision but when we had made it we knew it was the right thing to do.

Over our time at The Crown we have been working 7 days a week every week and have not had a night out ourselves since April when Whiplash celebrated a "special" birthday. This was something we had planned for and had accepted so make no complaints of it, our nights out were every weekend at The Crown, the best nights we have had because we didn't have hangovers the following day and got to see so many happy faces and form great relationships with our friends there. It was tiring but worth it however, not drawing a wage from the business and allowing our day work to subsidise our weekend work has taken it's toll.

Being a professional performer and entertainer we need to keep our act fresh and alive, this includes adding in new numbers and re-working older ones, this usually means more costumes, wigs and of course consumables such as make-up and tights, at £13 to £17 a pair you can imagine how annoying it is when you ladder a pair! For DJ'ing we also need to keep up with the latest music too so the cost of performing is constant even without incurring additional costs. We cant wear the same gown week on week and it's not cheap you know kitting out two hefty birds in glitz and glam, it's not a case of poppping to Primani for a £10 frock either, as Dolly Parton said, "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap!"

These are not all complaints, it's a job we love and a career we have chosen to pursue but they are considerations when you assess your future and even though your heart wants to do one thing it is still important to listen to your head which is telling you all the business reasons as to why you shouldn't, we tried listening to our hearts and ignoring the sensible head and managed to do that for a while but eventually the business head won through, and, even though we didn't really like the conclusion we came to we had to follow through.

As for the future then who knows what it holds for us. We have taken a few bookings between now and New Year but essentially we are stepping back and re-assessing what and where we want to do next. We would love to go back to working a residency as it is so nice making friendships and seeing your friends every week and performing for them every week too is what we love but, we are open minded and have planned to go back on the road with a fresh new show.

Hopefully we will see our friends in Southport again soon and maybe one day we will have the pleasure of entertaining them again but for now we're retreating to our Drag Queen Dressing Room and taking a well earned break!

Don't forget though keep checking here, we will be updating the website soon.

Love to you all,

Bobbie D & Whiplash

Southport Campers!

Well a month on from re-opening and The Crown continues to grow from strength to strength. It’s true to say that in order for The Crown to remain a Gay venue that it will need your continued support but there is a hard core of regulars at The Crown enjoying fantastic weekends there. The entertainment staff there including Bobbie Dazzler & Miss Whiplash really pull out the stops to make sure you have a fab time. The line up runs from Thursday Karaoke with DJ CJ, Friday DJ CJ keeping you dancing all night long with Madame Bubbles DeVile adding an air of campness to the night. Saturday is a night of Trouble, Dancing, Drinking and Cabaret. Sunday has more of a chilled feel with Kamikaze Karaoke, who cares what it sounds like just belt a song out and enjoy the night. Remember The Crown, Southport’s Premier Gay Venue! Hope to see you there real soon xXx

Calling All Southport Gays

As you may or may not be aware The Crown is under new management, gone are the old politics with the bar - new owners deserve a clean slate - the venue is striving to become more fantastic and fabulous than ever! Wht not pop along, with Karaoke on a Thursday and Sunday, Top DJ and Cabaret on a Friday and Bobbie Dazzler and Miss Whiplash keeping you entertained all night long on a Saturday, making sure your weekend is perfect! Be sure to pop along and sample the new look Crown!

Trouble are hitting Birmingham!

May 1st sees that start of a brand new and fantastic club night at Sence Bar and Club in Birmingham the theme for the opening night has a "Showtime" theme so dress to impress! Bobbie Dazzler and Miss Whiplash will Queue Jump those who have entered in to the spirit and look truly fabulous! Be sure to check out the website for the club or alternatively join the Glitterbomb facebook page and make sure you confirm your attendance at the events page.

New Members Area!!!

Trouble have added a new secret members ares to the website - visit the links page and click on "Backstage Pass" and fill out the form. bobbie will email you with details of how to access the duo's inner sanctum!

Will you show your bum on TV for Auntie Bobbie?

Bobbie and Whiplash have started work on "Trouble Cooking" and need an assistant, we need a naked assistant because Naked Chef has already been done! Dont frett, due to decency laws we will provide you with an apron, besides which we dont want you burning your prize posession. interested? Drop us a line via the "Contact us" page and tell us more.

Television

Bobbie Dazzler and Miss Whiplash are about to commence work with GTen Television working on a number of new and exciting programmes including a dating programme, a cookery slot and a number of other projects which will remain TOP SECRET for the moment.

If you are interested in appearing or working with the duo and are up for a laugh then drop them a line tellng them a bit about yourself, enclosing a picture and stating which programme you would be interested in.

Please note: the design concept for some programmes may include nudity so please state whether this is an issue for you.

Email: trouble@troubleonline.co.uk

Club Nights

Bobbie Dazzler and Miss Whiplash are involved with several club nights up and down the country ensuring that wherever you see the Trouble duo you are guaranteed a great night out whether it be Cabaret or Clubbing you're sure the have a ball!

POP @ WIGAN

Pop has been running now for almost a year and has continued to grow from strength to strength. With regular cabaret slots from Trouble along with special guest artists. Located at WN1 (formerly Maximes) Pop is open on the first Saturday of the month along with additional "special" nights throughout the year - check out their facebook group Pop@Wigan  to find out more and see pictures and videos from the night.

GTen

This is the baby of all club nights, the newest and freshest club night on Manchesters gay scene fine details are currently being witheld so the format of the evening is a delightful surprise for those who attend - needless to say Bobbie Dazzler and Miss Whiplash are involved so it is sure to be a roaring success. Check the GTen website for further details

Cabaret

Trouble have many Cabaret nights booked up and down the country over the coming months in addition to some international engagements, join the duo's facebook page to receive the latest updates