At the Poetry Brothel, every interaction is a tantalising encounter. Throughout the evening, you'll have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one readings with the resident poets.

You stand in a dark room, swirling ice in an empty glass, wondering if the frosty feeling in your heart will ever thaw.

A shadowy silhouette shrouded in purple light approaches you.

Their voice is soft and low, the velvet grace of the words, the transcendent covenant, is just a sketch of the things to come.

Your pulse quickens and the breath catches on your lips.

Step into this enchanting world of words and desire as the Poetry Brothel sets the stage for an unforgettable evening at the Century. As you enter a dimly lit parlour, you'll be transported to a realm where poets become performers, and verses ignite the flames of imagination. It's an experience that blurs the lines between literature and live entertainment, leaving you craving for more.

At the Poetry Brothel, every interaction is a tantalising encounter. Throughout the evening, you'll have the opportunity to engage in one-on-one readings with our resident poets, as they whisper their carefully crafted verses directly into your ear. Let their words entwine with your thoughts, kindling a connection that transcends the ordinary and delves deep into the realm of the extraordinary.

TICKETS £15 for general admission or £20 for admission plus a one-on-one poetry session.

The Poetry Brothel

The Poetry Brothel is an immersive and captivating performance that aims to revive poetry as a communal experience, reminiscent of ancient rituals and ceremonies. Its rotating cast of "poetry whores" adopt unique personas to cater to different poetic tastes. For a fee, you can indulge in a one-on-one poetry session, where the beauty of words is exclusively yours to relish. This extraordinary show transcends the confines of traditional poetry, reclaiming its essence and uplifting our communities.

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COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of tickets to The Poetry Brothel at The Century Club, at 20:00 on Friday 16 June.

To enter the competition, send an email to player@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ line. The winner will be randomly selected. 

Q. The following is an extract by the poet Audre Lorde:

Touching you I catch midnight

as moon fires set in my throat

I love you flesh into blossom

I made you

and take you made

into me.

Which poem is this from?

A: .1) 'Recreation' .2) 'A Litany for Survival' .3) 'A Woman Speaks’ .4) ‘Hanging Fire’