The Poetry Brothel: Sappho's Island

Immersive, Literary , Activist, Cabaret.This Pride Month, allow The Poetry Brothel NYC to usher you onto Sappho’s Island: a world so refreshing you might just believe you have been transported to the island of Lesbos. Our poets, dancers, musicians, and mystics will welcome you into a land of luxury where you can kick back, relax, and let the evening’s magic wash over you like a wave. Welcome to paradise…Our immersive cabaret features the city’s finest poets, live and in the flesh, reading their original work. Expect verses that are erotic, romantic, philosophical, or even a little provocative. And when the moment strikes, you choose which poet to invite into the privacy of the boudoir for an intimate, one-on-one poetry reading. Our all-queer cast will put on a show guaranteed to be the perfect way to dive into Pride Month. Whether you are looking to find your newest queer cutie, wanting to spend an evening with your chosen family, or are simply seeking a way to treat your fabulous gay self, Sappho’s Island is the place to be. After the show, stay for the after-party! Expect a DJ, dancing, and even hotter experiences from The Poetry Brothel. The Poetry Brothel is a 17 year running immersive, literary cabaret with chapters across the country - including Los Angeles, Chicago, Denver, and Boston. We are also international, with chapters in London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Madrid. However, the New York City chapter is the original group of poets and artists who founded this worldwide phenomenon. We blend poetry and vaudeville, intimacy and immersive, cabaret and activism. Whether you are a poet yourself, a fan of the art, or maybe a lover of theatre, immersive, cabaret, or club culture, this show has something for everyone. We are a collective of artists and poets with a mission to uplift our communities. We honor the sacred tradition of sex work by casting current and former sex workers, sparking conversations to destigmatize sex work, educating our audiences on consent and current issues in sex work, and donating a portion of all profits to GLITS (Gays & Lesbians in a Transgender Society). We hope to foster a safe space for sex workers, our LGBTQIA+ community, and our greater community of artists.