The latest edition of Naked Girls Reading is a queer affair. Naked Girls Reading presents Queerly Beloved is dedicated entirely to queer-themed readings, queer authors and LGBTQI stories.
What is Naked Girls Reading?
It’s a nude literary salon that takes place in twenty cities around the world and on five different continents. Cape Town has its own cast, and started reading in 2014. They hold regular sessions at the Alexander Bar/Theatre.
What happens?
At each event, a small cast of beautiful women remove their clothing (yes, all of it) and read to an adoring audience.
Are they really naked?
Yes, they are.
Is the audience naked?
No, they are not.
Do the girls read to themselves or out loud?
They read out loud to the audience. It is entertaining, magical, often funny, sometimes heart-wrenching and really very sexy.
How did it begin, and how is it organised?
It was initially a small idea started by an American husband and wife duo. The show is now a global phenomenon with reading chapters world-wide. Each reading has a different thematic basis, and a varying array of content.
This reading is directed by Kelly Smith with Charlie French, Cherry Lesque, Lyricnotic and Velvet Nix. The Cape Town chapter of this international event has been described as a “performance art sensation” on eTV Primetime News. The global series has been called “the most provocative literary series in the world”.
What: Naked Girls Reading presents Queerly Beloved
Where and when: The Alexander Bar/Theatre on 29 September to 1 October
Book: Here
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