Dream Baby Press London Reading: Erotica and Elvis Presley

Dream Baby Press held its first London reading event on April 14, 2026, blending erotic literature with an Elvis Presley impersonator performance at All Star Boxing Gym. The event, titled “A Night of Pleasure,” featured readings by a diverse lineup of writers and artists in the center of the boxing ring, as announced by the press ahead of the date.

According to Vogue’s coverage of the event, the reading served erotica alongside a performance by an Elvis Presley impersonator who sang some of the singer’s greatest hits. The combination of literary readings and musical tribute created a distinctive atmosphere for the audience in attendance.

Event Details and Venue

The reading took place at All Star Boxing Gym in London on April 14, 2026. Dream Baby Press announced the event in early April, describing it as their first ever London gathering and emphasizing the unique setting of having readers perform in the middle of the boxing ring. The venue choice contributed to the event’s unconventional character, merging a sports space with literary and musical performance.

Reader Lineup

The event featured readings by a curated group of writers and artists that Dream Baby Press had admired from afar. The announced lineup included Slutty Cheff, a bestselling author and chef; singer-songwriter and actor Kate Nash; writer and screenwriter Bertie Brandes; writer and journalist Amy Francombe; author and journalist Tish Weinstock; fashion writer and author Camille Charriere; radio host and interviewer Lea Ogunlami; writer and co-creator of Industry Mickey Down; and author and screenwriter Emma Forrest. The press noted that additional readers participated beyond those specifically named in the announcement.

Elvis Presley Tribute Element

The Elvis Presley impersonator’s performance formed a notable part of the evening’s programming. As reported by Vogue, the impersonator “belts out his greatest hits” during the event, providing a musical interlude that complemented the erotic literary readings. This element connected the event to broader cultural appreciation of Elvis Presley’s legacy, particularly notable in 2026 as the year would have marked the singer’s 90th birthday.

Dream Baby Press framed the London reading as a significant expansion of their literary events series. The press expressed excitement about bringing their established format to London, citing limited capacity and encouraging early ticket acquisition through their RSVP-only system. The Substack announcement highlighted the personal significance of the event for the organizer, who expressed enthusiasm about finally hosting Dream Baby Press programming in London after admiring the city from afar.