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29 November 2024, 19:00
Polari Prize 2024 at the British Library
The British Library
With Julia Armfield, Paul Burston, Jon Ransom, Hifi Sean and David McAlmont. T his is an in-person only event in the British Library Pigott Theatre. Tonight, the winners of this year’s Polari Prize awards are announced. Host Paul Burston is joined by p
23 November 2024, 10:00
Polari at Books on Tyne, Newcastle
Lit & Phil Library
With Paul Burston, William Hussey, Andrew McMillan and VG Lee. Newcastle Libraries and the Lit & Phil are very pleased to be collaborating once more on the 12th Books on Tyne Festival. We hope that our programme offers something for everyone: from the Newca
21 November 2024 · All day
Polari Children's & YA Prize Online Panel
Online Events
Polari Prize Virtual Panel : LGBTQ+ Writing for Kids - Why does it matter? Polari Prize Virtual Panel event: LGBTQ+ Writing for Kids - Why does it matter? Join Jodie Lancet-Grant as she talks to some of this year's shortlisted writers about their bo
15 November 2024, 08:00
Polari at Sweatbox Soho
SweatBox Soho
With Neil Bartlett, Alexis Gregory, Piero Toto and Kostya Tsolakis. London's multi award-winning LGBTQ literary salon gets steamy at Soho's multi award-winning, men only gym and spa. Hosted by Paul Burston with Neil Bartlett, Alexis Gregory, Piero Toto an
15 November 2024 · All day
Polari Live Online
Two weeks before this year's Polari Prize winners are announced at The British Library, Polari goes live online with shortlisted authors Nicola Dinan, Viola Di Grado and Paul Stephenson. Viola Di Grado is a London-based Italian author with works published i
6 November 2024 · All day
Polari on Sea
The Printworks
Polari returns to The Printworks, Hastings with Paul Burston, Adam Macqueen, VG Lee, Joelle Taylor and more TBA. Adam Macqueen is the author of the Tommy Wildeblood thrillers in which ex-Piccadilly Circus rent boy Wildeblood finds himself caught up in a ser
29 October 2024 · All day
Polari Prize Shortlist Showcase at Queer Lit, Manchester
Queer Lit
With Rachel Dawson and Orlando Ortega Medina.
26 October 2024 · All day
Polari at Norwich Book Festival
Norwich Book Festival
With Karen McLeod, Jon Ransom and David Shenton.
23 October 2024 · All day
Polari at Uxbridge Library
Uxbridge Library
With Gaar Adams, Karen McLeod and Kostya Tsolakis.
15 October 2024 · All day
Polari at Exeter Phoenix
Exeter Phoenix
With Paul Burston, Joshua Jones, VG Lee, Natalie McGrath and Nicholas Pegg.
29 September 2024, 19:00
Polari at Ironworks Studio, Brighton
Ironwork Studio
With Neil Bartlett, Karen McLeod, Orlando Ortega Medina and Joell