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We Can Be Heroes

Our founder and host Paul Burston is receiving some fantastic advance reviews for his forthcoming memoir We Can Be Heroes. Polari is...

Polari turns 15!

Polari turns 15 - with 2 upcoming events on Nov 15 and Dec 15!

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,...

Polari Prize 2022

Polari announces new prize for children’s and YA books and new home at the British Library The Polari literary salon – host to the UK’s...

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...

Backstage Passes

Backstage Passes is the title of Angie Bowie’s score-settling memoir of her life with David. It’s also the title of our latest video,...

Polari on tour

New video documenting Polari’s UK tours from 2014 to the present day. WATCH HERE

Polari - Only Women

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