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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...

Paul Burston

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...

Paul Burston

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...

Paul Burston

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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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,...

Paul Burston

Over the wall

In some ways, I’m still catapulting condoms over prison walls - only now they’re landing where they’re needed most.

Paul Burston

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...

Paul Burston

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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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...