About

Grand Tease New Zealand was started in 2015 by Tease & Trouble Productions (Ruby Ruin & Bonita Danger Doll, with assistance from Danni Meow). It is New Zealand’s largest and only nationwide burlesque competition with heats in Wellington, Hamilton & Christchurch.

In 2019 Bonita Danger Doll took on the solo role of Producer of Grand Tease NZ.

The 2020 Grand Tease New Zealand will be the 6th year of this fantastic national competition! In 2020 there will be a slight change to the format and this year there will be two heats (instead of three), and the Grand Finale.

Grand Tease NZ North Heat – Auckland (this will be the first time the competition will be held in Auckland)
Grand Tease NZ South Heat – Christchurch
Grand Tease NZ Grand Finale – Christchurch

Grand Tease is a celebration of New Zealand’s burlesque talent which is wildly varied and uniquely kiwi in style, showcasing top performers from around the country & celebrating each performer’s strengths.

There are two rounds held during the heats, neo & classic, to give equal opportunity for performers to show their respective strengths in their own way. The winner, runner-up and 2nd runner up of each heat along with the possibility of a “producer’s choice – wild card” selected to go through to the Grand Finale in Christchurch.

THE GRAND TEASE HALL OF FAME

2019 Winner: Robin ya Blind // Runner Up: Jack Swallows
2018 Winner: Kiki Kisses // Runner Up: Costa DeMillion
2017 Winner: Lilly Loca // Runner Up: Ruby Rocket
2016 Winner: Coney Bow // Runner Up: Miss Bettsy Rose Lee
2015 Winner: Fanciforia Foxglove // Runner Up: Ms Tittle Tattle