Polari Literary Salon

Photo of Paul Burston by Krystyna FitzGerald-Morris

PRAISE FOR POLARI

Named one of the world’s best LGBT events by ART INFO

Winner ‘LGBT Cultural Event of the Year’ in the Co-operative Respect ‘Loved by You’ Awards 2013

Winner ‘Golden Kitty Award’ for ‘Best UK Event (Local)’ 2013

“Lively, funny and inspiring – a gay-themed salon of interest to anyone remotely interested in literature, whatever their sexual bent. Paul Burston’s achievement in consistently bringing together writers and performers who will stimulate and inspire is remarkable” – Patrick Gale

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

“London’s most theatrical salon” – The New York Times

“London’s peerless gay literary salon” – The Independent on Sunday

Polari began in November 2007 in the upstairs room of a pub in Soho. We’re now housed at the Southbank Centre, where events are held every month. Events start at 7.45pm. Tickets are £5.

Polari has also appeared at Huddersfield Literature Festive, Soho Literary Festival, Stoke Newington Literary Festival and Watford Central Library.

Authors and performers have included Tariq Ali, Penny Arcade, Jake Arnott, Dean Atta, Paul Bailey, Dave Ball, Neil Bartlett, Rikki Beadle-Blair, Andy Bell, Sophia Blackwell, DJ Connell, Adrian Dalton, Andie Davidson, Maureen Duffy, Stella Duffy, Fenella Fielding, Christopher Fowler, Patrick Gale, Lauren Henderson, Philip Hensher, Celine Hispiche, Philip Hoare, David Hoyle, Celia Imrie, Francis King, VG Lee, James Maker, David McAlmont, Adam Mars-Jones, Charlotte Mendelson, John McCullough, Molly Parkin, Fidelis Morgan, Diriye Osman, Marcus Reeves, Bethan Roberts, Will Self, Ali Smith, Joelle Taylor, SJ Watson and Rosie Wilby.

For bookings and details of other upcoming events see www.southbankcentre.co.uk