More Ladyboy Difficulties

Edinburgh- The Bangkok "Ladyboys" are beset by breast problems - first their silicone implants hardened in the chilly Scottish climate and now a fetishist has stolen a pair of conical fake breasts.

"It could be the ultimate compliment from a fan - stealing a bra," said Tony Wilkie-Miller, spokesman for the transvestite cabaret that is one of the big hits at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. "They are very, very bemused by this. At first they were angry. Now they're treating it as a kinky joke," Wilkie-Miller said. "They are size 38DD. We don't do anything by halves." These fake breasts are used by ladyboys who have not yet had breast implants. Either they are on hormones that have not yet kicked in or are saving up for the operation.

The thief broke into the circus compound where the female impersonators are performing and stole the bras along with two wigs, two pairs of black tights and a pair of shoes. In all their apprearances around the world from Tokyo to Dublin, this has never happened to the cabaret stars before. Security has now been tightened backstage for the 16-member "Ladyboys" troupe.