A review of Juliette Burton: Rogue Knights, Fringe 2025

Birdy made it along to West Nic Records for Juliette Burton’s Rogue Knights – a work-in-progress show for nerds!

I was delighted to be invited to Juliette’s work-in-progress show Rogue Knights as West Nic Records. I perched myself on the front row, and made sure I could see the screen – very important. I was ready for a nerdy hour in a nice, cool(ish) basement!

Vibe

A nerdy, geeky, fun hour with themes of cosplay, female superheroes, video games, BDSM, LGBTQIA+ and of course, Juliette being her fun, fabulous self!

It was suggested that this particular show ‘seemed like my vibe’, and… that wasn’t an incorrect assumption. Whether you’re LGBTQIA+ or an ally – which the ‘A’ can also stand for – you’re welcome at Rogue Knights.

The show itself

Although Rogue Knights is clearly defined as a work in progress, I had a good time getting to know more of Juliette’s nerdy side – including the fact she goes all-in on cosplay! Juliette talks through some of her best cosplay looks, the characters they’re based on, and what they mean to her.

I learned have a lot in common with Juliette from this show; for instance, our love of The Witcher – although, my love also includes the original books, not just the TV series or my favourite video game of all time (Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt). Andrzej Sapkowski FTW!

I too love Geralt and Yennefer of Vengerberg (and Henry Cavill)- to the extent I’m still eyeing up the lilac and gooseberries perfume.

I especially laughed the most at the Geralt vs Paddington (who made that grunt?) rounds! (I even loved Juliette’s Dolls Kill Yennefer-themed dress, although for moral reasons I only buy that particular brand from Vinted as I’d rather not give them money)

Juliette is her usual charming, unfiltered self, and although I’d heard a little of the material at Best of Burton (reviewed here), it still felt fresh enough to make for an engaging, enjoyable show that she’s clearly building on.

There’s some important content around being poly and pansexual, too – including what it means and how Juliette first approached going poly. It’s a subject I find really interesting, and it’s great to hear it addressed in a safe, nerdy space with likeminded nerds – who may or may not be jealous of the fact Juliette has brain scan results she can just flash around on her Tinder profile (probably)!

Overall

Rogue Knights is a fun, fabulous, relatable show for nerds, and I’d recommend it to… well, most of my friends! Thanks, Juliette.

Also, Juliette’s got one final show at the Fringe – Going Rogue! You can get a tixsie right here.