How Oh! Calcutta! used nudity to affect culture

A controversial and influential play that broke taboos and challenged expectations around nudity and sexuality in the theatre

Aug 24, 2023

Oh! Calcutta! is an avant-garde play written by several British authors, including Samuel Beckett, John Lennon, Edna O’Brien, and created by Kenneth Tynan, which premiered in 1969 in Paris. It is a series of sketches, vignettes, and short plays that explore themes of love, sexuality, and human relationships. The play is notable for its use of full frontal nudity and sexual themes, and it was one of the first plays to feature nude actors on stage. 🪐

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How Oh! Calcutta! used nudity to affect culture

August 23, 2023

“Oh! Calcutta!” is an avant-garde play that premiered in Paris in 1969, crafted by several British authors including Samuel Beckett, John Lennon, Edna O’Brien, and brought to life by Kenneth Tynan. Composed of sketches, vignettes, and short plays, it explores themes of love, sexuality, and human relationships, and is notable for featuring full frontal nudity.

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