The Polari journal

POLARI - ONLY WOMAN

23 May 2020

A tribute to the many talented women writers and performers who've helped make Polari such a success.

Including Sophia Blackwell, Stella Duffy, Nikita Gill, Joelle Taylor and Paula Varjack - with live performances by Barbara Brownskirt and VG Lee!

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