Polari returns to The Printworks for a festive outing.
Hosted by Paul Burston with guests Alexandra Benedict, Paul McVeigh, VG Lee and Oli Spleen.
7pm doors for 7.30pm start.
Bookstall kindly provided by Printed Matter.
Tickets from OutSavvy – https://www.outsavvy.com/event/30919/a-very-polari-xmas
Or Eventbrite – https://www.eventbrite.com/…/a-very-polari-xmas-tickets…
“We’re delighted to welcome back Polari, the multi award-winning LGBTQ+ literary salon, for another unforgettable evening in Bradford.
Founded and hosted by author and activist Paul Burston, Polari is known for its high-energy, cabaret-style atmosphere and showcases the very best in established and emerging LGBTQ+ literary talent.
Expect thought-provoking readings, captivating performances, and a celebration of queer voices that’s anything but your average literary event. Uplifting, entertaining, and always inspiring, Polari is a literary salon with heart, flair, and a whole lot of soul.
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Fri 16 June 8pm: Reading at Polari Literary Salon at Sunflower Pub
You catch me reading at The Belfast Book Festival this year as The Polari Literary Salon comes to Belfast for the first time! Polari was founded by author Paul Burston who also founded the Polari First Novel Award which I won last year.
Juliet Jacques, me & Paul Burston at Polari Prize ceremony
Paul and author Vg Lee will be flying over and will be reading from their work. Here’s a little but about the Polari Salon…
London’s award-winning LGBT literary salon. Now in its tenth year, Polari has been showcasing the best in established and emerging LGBT literary talent since 2007. Polari is curated and hosted by author Paul Burston and features a mixture of visiting and local guests.
Polari began in November 2007 in the upstairs room of a bar in Soho. Events are now held monthly at the Southbank Centre and feature the best in established and emerging LGBT literary talent.
“Always fun, always thought-provoking – a guaranteed good night out” – Sarah Waters
“Polari is a unique mix of voices that provokes the strongest responses from its audience – love, laughter, tears, but most of all, thought” – Val McDermid
“London’s most theatrical salon” – The New York Times
Hope to see some of you there.
I’m at the Belfast Book Festival this year, starting with the first event of the fest… I hope to see some of you there.
Wed 7 June 12.45: Interviewing Cairan McMenamin about his debut ‘Skintown’
Sat 10 June 10am-1pm: Workshop – Turning a Short Story into a Novel
Wed 14 June 12.45: Interviewing Ethel Rohan about her debut novel ‘The Weight of Him’
Fri 16 June 8pm: Reading at Polari Literary Salon at Sunflower Pub
Sat 17 June 2-5pm: Workshop – Everything a Debut Novelist Needs to Know
Paul McVeigh 