Polari LGBTQ Literary Salon

Founded in 2007 by author Paul Burston, Polari has appeared at the Southbank Centre, The British Library and at book festivals, bars, libraries, museums, nightclubs and theatres across the UK and beyond.

Inspired by the gay slang of the same name, Polari is a celebration of LGBTQ+ words and voices – whether written, spoken or sung. The salon also runs The Polari Prize – the UK’s book awards for LGBTQ+ writing.

This afternoon’s event is hosted by Paul Burston with poet Jay Gadhia and writers Rosie Garland, Jennifer Ingleheart and Chitra Ramaswamy.

PAUL BURSTON is the author of six novels and four non-fiction books, including the best-selling memoir ‘We Can Be Heroes’ (Little A). In 2016, he featured in the British Council’s Global List of ‘33 visionary people promoting freedom, equality and LGBT rights around the world.’