Spill the Tea: PB TO's 1st Open Mic Night!

Step Into the Seductive World of Poetry Brothel Toronto with Spill the Tea: Our first ever Open Mic Night!

Ready to bravely unleash your inner voices? Let your alter ego play in a world where words are whispered like secrets and every performance is a tantalizing escape?

The Poetry Brothel Toronto invites you to our Open Mic Night at Hail Mary Bar—a night where any share is safelt received, and anyone can become part of our passionate, poetic underworld of wordsmyths and thieves.

Whether you've heard whispers of Poetry Brothel Toronto (or the global Poetry Brothel network) but didn’t know how to step inside - or if have been eager to connect with our community but felt a bit nervous about where to start: this is Your moment.

Our Open Mic Night is like... a Poetry Brothel Lite; a sultry yet supportive space designed for you to dip your toes into our world. Whether you are a poet/performer or an attendee, thirsty for a little Tea... It’s the perfect chance to share your art, try out new work, bare your soul to an audience that truly gets it, or see your experience reflected on stage by new artists.

For those who’ve never had the opportunity to connect with us - or didn't know where to begin - this is your invitation to step up and step in! Take the stage. Support the stage. See what magic we can create together as we build our community.

Guiding you through this night of literary allure is the effervescent Madame Titania of Poetry Brothel Toronto. She’ll be your enchanting host as we welcome you into our community of performers, creators, and poets.

**Run of Show:** 7:30 p.m: Doors open, and sign-up for the open mic begins. 8:30 p.m: The show kicks off with a few featured performers to set the tone 9:30 p.m: The open mic starts, giving the stage to our passionate performers, and continues until we run out of tea to spill!

Tickets are available in advance at www.brendeegreen.com or at the door. Advance tickets: only $7.50 each! Tickets at the door are $10... but we have a limited capacity of only 60 people so best to buy them ahead, pretties!

**About the Poetry Brothel Toronto** The Poetry Brothel Toronto is part of a vibrant and immersive global network of Poetry Brothels, which are produced in association with the Poetry Society of New York.

Conceptually, the Poetry Brothel blends performance, literature, and intimacy, offering audiences a unique experience where poets adopt characters, or "poetry whores," and perform private readings in an atmospheric setting reminiscent of a vintage brothel or turn-of-the-century Bordello.

These events blur the lines between reality and fantasy, engaging the audience in a poetic cabaret that's as intellectually stimulating as it is sensually evocative. The Poetry Brothel network spans across cities worldwide, from New York to Paris, creating spaces where poetry, art, and performance intersect. Each event is an invitation to explore the rich and varied world of poetry, making it accessible and enticing to both seasoned enthusiasts and curious newcomers alike.

Whether you're attending a Poetry Brothel event in Toronto or another city, you're stepping into a global community united by a shared passion for the arts, storytelling, and intimate, transformative experiences.