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The Brazen Belles return to Cotuit Center August 9-12 with their new show, Brazen Belles Summer Striptacular. Performances are at 7:30 PM. One of New England’s premiere Burlesque troupes, the Brazen Belles have been described as dangerous flirts, rowdy rabble-rousers, and saucy comediennes who have been teasing their way around the country to sold-out crowds since 2012. Winners of the Las Vegas Burlesque Festival in 2015, they also performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame’s “Movers, Shakers, and Innovators” showcase in 2016. The Belles bring a variety of talents--singing, dancing, wit, sass, and seduction—to the stage. Their racy costumes—corsets, teddies, and eye-catching lingerie—attract attention, but the troupe’s chorus line kicks, slapstick antics, physical comedy skits, and sultry dance moves will have the audience laughing, lusting, and longing for more. For Aanjes Hershfield, the founder of the group, the show is about the empowerment of women, not their exploitation. “Burlesque began in rebellion to the strict Victorian era that preceded it, and it includes political and social satire, such as playing with gender roles,” she said. Tickets are $30, $28 for seniors and veterans, and $25 for members. Premium tables with wine and Dinner + Show packages with Villaggio Ristorante are available. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit artsonthecape.org, or call 508-428-0669. Cotuit Center for the Arts is at 4404 Route 28 in Cotuit. What: Brazen Belles Summer Striptacular Where: Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Route 28, Cotuit When: August 9-12, 7:30 PM Admission: $30, $28 for seniors and veterans, and $25 for members