The Polari Prize Tour kicked off at the Southbank Centre in style last week with headliner David McAlmont (pictured with host Paul Burston). We then headed up to Newcastle for Books on Tyne with former Polari Prize winner Mari Hannah and more.
Both events were packed and received an enthusiastic reception from audiences.
Next up is Polari On Sea at The Printworks, Hastings on Dec 12 where the lineup includes Jake Arnott, Sophia Blackwell, Lesley Thomson and Mother Christmas.
7pm doors for 7.30pm start. £8 from Eventbrite (some £6 conc on the door)
The tour continues into 2019, with most dates confirmed.
Coming up early in 2019 we have –
WHITEHAWK LIBRARY - FEB 2, 2-4PM. FREE
John McCullough (former Polari Prize winner)
Elly Griffiths
VG Lee
Cerys Evans
LONDON BOOK & SCREEN WEEK AT LIGHT LOUNGE SOHO - MAR 12, 6.30-8.30PM. £5
VG Lee
Keith Jarrett
Angela Clerkin
Ian Elmslie
HUDDERSFIELD LITERATURE FESTIVAL AT SMALL SEEDS - MAR 27
Fiona Mozley (current Polari Prize winner)
Gerry Potter
VG Lee
Paul Burston
EDINBURGH SCOTTISH POETRY LIBRARY - APRIL 11
Kirsty Logan (former Polari Prize winner)
RJ Arkhipov
Claire Heuchan
VG Lee
Paul Burston
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