Hosted by Madame Titania and featuring mesmerising poets, captivating performances, and a vibrant array of variety artists & performers. About the Poetry Brothel Toronto
This unique chapter of the Poetry Brothel, conceived for Toronto audiences, is the brainchild of Brendee Green. Inspired by her own transformative experiences at the Poetry Brothel Hastings while living in London, England, both as a patron and as a poet, Brendee felt a strong calling to bring the Brothel to Toronto audiences. Struck by the powerful impact upon both audience and performers, Brendee saw this unique application of immersive theatre to poetry as an ideal space to invite, enchant, and impact the multifaceted, multidisciplinary, arts community in Toronto. Founded in 2023 by Brendee Green, and with collaborative efforts from Toronto Event Producer Naomi Belcamino (Church of Dance, Frolick, Circus Pop Up Bar), the Poetry Brothel Toronto continues the tradition begun by the Poetry Society, reimagining traditional poetry reading experiences in more intimate settings and curating events that transport attendees into a world where poetry, music, and theatricality converge. It is an inclusive and diverse event series which inspires intimacy, sensuality, creativity, and surrender - and it is very hard to describe fully until you have experienced it. At this fantastical cabaret with a cheeky literary twist, poets embody characters of their own creation, inviting performers and patrons alike to experience poetry from - and in - a safe space of surrender, imagination, and abandon. Each event, meticulously curated and crafted by Brendee, features a diverse lineup of poets, musicians, and performers, creating an unforgettable journey of creative exploration and community connection. The Poetry Brothel Toronto captivates and inspires costumed guests, with its unique approach to immersive, one-night-only, poetic experiences of artistry and expression, offering enchanting escapes to strange new worlds.
