what is an english [cultural] equivalent to the american word burlesque?

Question

what words have almost the same meaning?

Answer 1

If you're thinking of burlesque in its meaning of light comedy entertainment, a possible British equivalent is "pantomime." Although Americans think of pantomime as something done by a mime (i.e., wordless acting), in England it means an amateur play or other light entertainment.

By the 1960s, "burlesque" in the US had come to mean strippers, and the word is scarcely used here anymore. A couple decades before that however, "burlesque" meant light entertainment with comedians, pretty girls and musical performers. These shows often traveled from town to town but were slowly driven out of business by TV and movies.

Answer 2

I'm not sure that there is an English equivalent word (unless slapstick but I think this is American too).
The Benny Hill show was a good example but this kind of show is no longer politically correct. Maybe the end of pier shows in seaside resorts still carry on the tradition.

Answer 3

Strip joint and when was Burlesque an American word? Sounds French to me

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burlesque_%28genre%29

Answer 4

Burlesque is Burlesque over here!!

Most of us associate it with those lovely beautiful curvy ladies in corsets & feather bows! etc

Answer 5

1.Parody

a comically exaggerated imitation, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody.

2. North American: a variety show, typically including striptease.

Answer 6

Maybe the old time and much lamented music hall, some of which could be pretty salty.

Answer 7

they say burlesque as well

Answer 8

perhaps a musical Review?

Answer 9

satire , parody , travesty