You don’t need to road trip or take hallucinogens to set off on a wild journey of intimacy! Join the poetry brothel for a word orgy sure to leave you blushing ~ just in time for Valentine’s Day. Your Poetry Brothel stars want to curl your toes, blow your mind, and .. challenge your vocabulary! We’re longing to whisk you away to the tender realm of candy-coated consonance- are you ready to play?
Hosted by your favorite Mistress of Ceremonies: Linda Ravenswood as Dr. Ach, Suzette!
A sexy and sensuous soiree with Live Music by Blue Wagon Trio.
Featuring Poetry by Renata Zhigulina as Jean-Paul, Frankie Tan as Moonlight, Kendalle Aubra as Ophelia Up, Pastiche Queen as Toichka, Princeton Bolton as Jamarius X, Brian Sonia Wallace as Vallachinski, Rapaehella The Swan, Koko as Peachpuff, Vesta Vaingloria as Herself, and more to be announced.
Aerials: Moonlight
Mystics: Willis & Esi
Madam Tallula presents a rotating cast of poets who impart their work as purveyors of private poetry readings in secret, hidden, well-appointed chambers. You may avail yourself of your choice of poet for tokens at any time during the event.
On the patio, the troupe presents Tarot readings, poetic souvenirs, live typewriter poetry, and occasional dance and musical performances.
On the stage, a three-hour roster of Vaudeville variety entertainment... and words, words, words! The El Cid tapas kitchen and bar will be open for dinner and drinks throughout.
ADVISORIES
-Doors open at 6:30 pm & The show begins promptly at 7 pm.
-This event is 21+.
-Costumes, cocktail attire, and/or thematic evening wear are encouraged but not required.
-The venue has a strict "no fur" policy, so please make sure to leave your furry friends and coats at home.
"13 Best Things to Do in LA: Prepare to have your expectations exceeded by The Poetry Brothel." - LA Weekly¸·
In addition to its poets, The Poetry Brothel presents artists and activists working in a variety of mediums both on stage and through its ever-changing array of intimate, interactive, and creative services. Artists performing with the Brothel may be male, female, faeries, sea creatures, witches, aliens, POC, straight, queer, emerging, established, local, international, and everything in between.
On Consent: Behave with beauty, connect with intention. We are, by and large, a no-contact event -- here to blow your mind and nothing else! Always ask before touching anyone in our House, and report any discomfort to security or staff or the Madam Herself without delay.
Themed costumes and/or vintage formal wear are encouraged but not required. This event is 21+This is a wheelchair-accessible event (ask us how!)Our show includes flashing lights, reasonably amplified music, a startling glimpse of your true self, and fog machines