Paul Burston
“All is transient” - or why I bother
“All is transient. Does it matter? Do I bother?” - David Bowie Three years ago this month, I received a grant from Arts Council England...
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Paul Burston
- Feb 17
- 1 min
We Can Be Heroes book tour
For the first time in a few years, I have a new book out this summer and I’m going on a book tour. More details and further dates will be...
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Paul Burston
- Feb 10
- 2 min
Talking head, lallies and more
When I'm not writing, coaching or running Polari literary salon and the Polari Prize, I give talks. Often these are author talks about my...
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Paul Burston
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
We Can Be Heroes - early reviews
My forthcoming memoir went out into the world last week, via Netgalley. Physical proof copies will be sent for advance reviews soon. This...
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Paul Burston
- Oct 18, 2022
- 1 min
Polari turns 15!
Next month, Polari will be 15 years old! Yes, it'll be a whopping 15 years since we hosted our first ever event upstairs at the Green...
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Paul Burston
- Aug 18, 2022
- 1 min
Polari Prize - The Shortlists
Coming up in September we have three events linked to this year's Polari Prize shortlists. On September 1 we're at The Printworks,...
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Paul Burston
- Mar 20, 2022
- 1 min
Polari Peckham and On Sea
Coming up in April we have two special Polari events. The first is on Wednesday April 20 at gay gastro pub John The Unicorn in Peckham,...
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Paul Burston
- Mar 9, 2022
- 3 min
Over the wall
In some ways, I’m still catapulting condoms over prison walls - only now they’re landing where they’re needed most.
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Paul Burston
- Mar 2, 2022
- 3 min
“I’m wasted here, aren’t I?”
Do you ever get the feeling you’re being undervalued? I know I do. And when I do I tend to make a joke of it and think of Susie Blake’s...
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Paul Burston
- Dec 3, 2021
- 3 min
I’m Still Here
On Wednesday, I hosted my final Polari event of the year at Heaven. It was World AIDS Day and many of the readings and song choices...
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Paul Burston
- Jun 19, 2021
- 2 min
Twist In My Sobriety
Like many people, I’ve really missed live performance – both as a spectator and as a producer / performer. Last month, Polari returned to...
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Paul Burston
- May 22, 2021
- 2 min
20 weeks sober
Me and Alexis Gregory Earlier this week I hosted my first onstage event in seven months. It was a major one, too – Polari In Heaven. Even...
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Paul Burston
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
Polari Live Online & In Heaven
Hello, folks! I hope you're keeping well. Just to let you know, I have two Polari events coming up in May. On May 6, there's Polari Live...
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