Naked Live Show
The show was sold out. The audience was young and energetic. It was a night of singing, dancing and pure joy.
The Naked and Famous rocked 9:30 Club with their upbeat music. The strong beats and distorted melody of the band kept the crowd engaged. They played a full 13 song set with many unreleased tunes.
What is it?
Naked Live Show means exactly what it says – a TV show in which the cast is fully naked. Whether it’s a reality series, game show or talkshow, the idea is to expose parts of the body that would otherwise be hidden in clothing or covered by a blanket.
There’s a long history of naked shows, from the erotic performances of Karen Finley in the 1980s to the risque BBC reality TV series Naked Attraction which recently made its way to Max last month to huge acclaim. Naked Attraction is so popular, it has already spawned an American version called Dating Naked. It features over-60s seeking love in the bare.
Naked Attraction is the most popular, but other naughty naked shows have gained popularity online and on streaming services. In particular, the Dutch version of the dating show Adam zkt Eve, which literally translates as “Adam Looking for Eve”, has had people talking about its body positivity and sexual emancipation.
The show is a voyeuristic spectacle that sees singles choose their potential partners from a line-up of nude bodies, picking them out one body part at a time. Then they go on dates where they can test their initial instincts. Clarissa, a Basingstoke barista, wants to meet a man who will appreciate her thighs. Flight attendant Alex wants a cowboy type who shares her passion for ice-cream.
Is it safe?
Naked Live Show is a naked show with full frontal nudity, but no sex. The raunchy dating program first aired in England on Channel 4 in 2008 and has been shown in more than 50 countries. Its steamy premise has sparked controversy, and the show has received a mixture of criticism and praise. Proponents argue that the show offers a refreshing dose of body neutrality in a media landscape dominated by image idealization, and that it destigmatizes lumps and bumps.
The show involves a single contestant picking potential dates from six fully naked hopefuls. The hopefuls are arranged on a soundstage, each in a box highlighted with a different color. The bottom halves of the hopefuls, including their genitals and butts, are revealed. One prospect is eliminated. The chooser then selects another single to take out on a date. The process continues until only two prospects are left.
Each episode has a different theme but the format is the same. The show features fitness fan Rose who feels that her body is being criticized by others, mum Michelle who wants to find a man as passionate about Titanic as she is, and Basingstoke’s barista Clarissa who is looking for love. Fetish model Rara wants a man who shares her passion for lingerie. Bi-curious naturist Ian is looking for someone to explore his sexuality with.
Is it fun to play?
Naked Live Show may not be for you if you’re looking for an alternative version of Naked and Afraid where contestants talk about their boobs and cocks in a gleeful manner. However, if you like the idea of a titillating form of chaos filled with talented, easy on the eye male dancers grinding on chairs and writhing half-naked in a sort of posh paddling pool suspended from the ceiling, then you’ll love this show.
Naked Live Show opens with a brash, sexy song by New Zealand band The Naked and Famous that’s not for the prudish. The band is in top form, launching their robust barnburners such as “A Wolf in Geek’s Clothing”, “Punching in a Dream” and “A Wolf in Geek’s Clothing”. Vocalist Thom Powers swung between delicate keyboards and gutsy guitars with the energy of a professional athlete. Bassist Jesse Wood pounded on his drums with machine like precision.
Chappell Roan swung her pink frock around and sang her heart out, delivering songs like the internet hit “Naked in Manhattan” to the enthusiastic crowd. She sounded just as magical as her pink outfit, with a vocal that reminded me of the Cranberries. By the end of her set, when she sang a Passion Pit dupe called “All of This,” the crowd was singing along. Billie Holland’s sound and lighting design, along with Brynne tasker-Poland’s production, are both marvels.
Is it naughty or not?
This show is all about male narcissism, as the name implies. The producers state that it is not for children and anyone under 17 should be accompanied by a parent. But, despite this warning, the show is not as naughty as some might think. It is a comedy, and most of the naked parts are censored. Most swear words are bleeped as well. The Naked Live Show is a fun way to see men being naked without getting embarrassed.
The Music Box Theater was packed to bursting when The Naked and Famous entered the stage. They looked young, healthy and a bit shy but they quickly got the crowd going with their powerful set. The delicate keyboards and swaying voices of “Bells” opened the show. The upbeat dance track, “Frayed,” was then played. Thom Powers kept the energy high throughout their set, moving from song to song with ease.
They even included a segment on rape prevention in the middle of their show to educate the audience. The Naked and Famous are a great band with lots of potential and a sense of adventure. They have the ability to make you laugh out loud with their naughty jokes, but they also can be touching and beautiful with their songs. We can’t wait to see what they do next!