We Can Be Heroes

Polari began in 2007 in a bar in Soho. In  2009, we moved to London’s Southbank Centre. We also tour regularly, funded by Arts Council England.Writers and performers who’ve appeared at Polari include Adele Anderson, Amrou Al-Kadhi, Penny Arcade, Jake Arnott, Neil Bartlett, Dustin Lance Black, John Boyne, Russell T Davies, Maureen Duffy, Stella Duffy, Cerys Evans, Bernardine Evaristo, Patrick Gale, Garth Greenwell, Alexis Gregory, Saleem Haddad, Mari Hannah, Philip Hensher, Celia Imrie, Keith Jarrett, Jackie Kay, VG Lee, Kirsty Logan, David McAlmont, John McCullough, Andrew McMillan, Val McDermid, Karen McLeod, Paul McVeigh, Fiona Mozley, Must Okwonga, Diriye Osman, PJ Samuels, Ali Smith, Joelle Taylor, Tracey Thorn, Paula Varjack and Sarah Waters.Polari was named Cultural Event of the Year in the Co-op Respect Loved By You Awards 2013.“Always fun, always thought-provoking – a guaranteed great night out” - Sarah Waters“Lively, funny and inspiring – a gay-themed salon of interest to anyone remotely interested in literature, whatever their sexual bent” – Patrick Gale

Paul Burston

Please join me for the Hastings launch of my memoir, We Can Be Heroes.

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Please join me for the Hastings launch of my memoir, We Can Be Heroes - a tale of the &#x27;80s, &#x27;90s and Noughties from a gay man who only just survived them..“A compelling and hugely enjoyable memoir about a fearless life lived to the full.” - Bernardine Evaristo“Brutally honest… Wonderful.” - Russell T Davies

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