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Born Naked takes audiences on a vibrant, audacious journey through the world of drag, following the lives of two young queens as they navigate their personal transformations and discover their true selves. The play invites the audience to time travel with Blaq Widow, a fierce and fabulous drag queen, from the theatre to trains, from pageants to the hidden corners of back rooms and backstage dressing rooms.
“Sihle Shona as Blaq Widow, Sechaba, Host
Lethabo Bereng as Queen Bling
Produced by Ryan Dittmann (ZikkaZimba Productions)
Directed by Kirsten Harris
Devised by The Company
Set design Kirsten Harris & Natasha Brown
Costume design: Kirsten Harris & Natasha Brown
Lighting design : Barry Strydom”.

Set against the pulsating backdrop of Johannesburg, Blaq Widow is on the prowl for a quick thrill at the infamous Space.com, with a venomous edge that’s 15 times more powerful than a rattlesnake. The city is her playground, and she’s ready to shake things up. Just when the stakes couldn’t get higher, Blaq Widow’s drag mother, the larger-than-life Queen Bling, makes a dazzling and unexpected appearance.
Prepare for a theatrical experience that assaults your senses with glitz, glamour, blinding colors, and a sparkle of glitter. Born Naked is a celebration of self-expression, drag culture, and the unbreakable bond between mentor and queen. Fasten your wigs, Joburg, and lock up your partners—Blaq Widow is here to stay!