live appearances

Polari, 16 October, Brighton

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Polari presents… Friday 16 October 7:30pm Marlborough Theatre

A big hit last year, London’s award-winning LGBT literary salon returns to the Marlborough as part of a national tour. Described by The Huffington Post as “The most exciting literary movement in London… crackling with energy, ideas, excitement” Polari won ‘LGBT Cultural Event of the Year’ in the Co-op Respect Loved By You Awards 2013. Hosted by Paul Burston with guest authors and performers including VG Lee, Damian Barr, Juliet Jacques and Paul McVeigh . “Lively, funny and inspiring a gay-themed salon of interest to anyone remotely interested in literature, whatever their sexual bent” Patrick Gale

“Always fun, always thought-provoking a guaranteed good night out” Sarah Waters

“I love doing Polari a blend of audience sweetness, panache, cleverness and really good fun” Ali Smith

This event is part of a Polari National Tour funded by Arts Council England – See more at: http://www.marlboroughtheatre.org.uk/event/polari/#sthash.JywE16Bi.dpuf

Readings and appearances this July.

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I hope to see some of you at these events in July.

Monday July 13th 7.30-8.15pm: Harper Lee & Contemporary Fiction. Waterstones Piccadilly, London.

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It’s a real honour to be part of the celebrations for the historic release of Harper Lee’s ‘Go Set a Watchman’ at Waterstones Piccadilly. I’ll be joining Joanna Trollope and theatre director Timothy Sheader to discuss Harper Lee and the enduring influence of her 1960 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. The event is chaired by my agent Carrie Kania who worked with Harper Lee in New York. Followed by more events and a screening of the film before an exclusive midnight opening where they will be the first bookshop to sell the noel in the UK. All events are free but please RSVP to piccadilly@waterstones.com.

Monday July 20th  7:30pm. Polari at The Southbank Centre, London.

I’ll be reading alongside Kerry Hudson, Lisa Jewell, Sarah Savage and Nigel May… for literary crackle, arousal and surprise in the final Polari salon of the summer. Polari was described by the Huffington Post in 2014 as ‘The most exciting literary movement in London… crackling with energy, ideas and excitement’. The salon is hosted by author and journalist Paul Burston. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall. Please note that Polari contains adult themes. For ages 18+. For further info and booking click here.

Wednesday July 29th 7pm at The Bookish Supper Society, Brighton.
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Housed at the gorgeous Regency Town House, I’ll be reading alongside Sarah Rayner and David Bramwell at a Summer Tea Party. Tickets on sale from Tabl.com.
Friday July 31st-August 2nd Aperture Festival at The Corrymeela Community, Ballycastle, N Ireland.
Music, literature, workshops, panel events… lots happening at this wonderful weekend by the sea. You can read the full programme here. I’ll be reading of the Saturday night and going a panel on the Sunday.