Polari literary salon

Paul Burston

Aug 6, 20231 min read

We Can Be Heroes - The Second Coming

My book tour for #WeCanBeHeroes continues from next Saturday, August 12. Here's where I'll be between then and the end of September. Aug...

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Paul Burston

Mar 3, 20233 min read

“All is transient” - or why I bother

“All is transient. Does it matter? Do I bother?” - David Bowie Three years ago this month, I received a grant from Arts Council England...

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Paul Burston

Feb 17, 20231 min read

We Can Be Heroes book tour

For the first time in a few years, I have a new book out this summer and I’m going on a book tour. More details and further dates will be...

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Paul Burston

Feb 10, 20232 min read

Talking head, lallies and more

When I'm not writing, coaching or running Polari literary salon and the Polari Prize, I give talks. Often these are author talks about my...

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Paul Burston

Nov 14, 20223 min read

We Can Be Heroes - early reviews

My forthcoming memoir went out into the world last week, via Netgalley. Physical proof copies will be sent for advance reviews soon. This...

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Paul Burston

Oct 18, 20221 min read

Polari turns 15!

Next month, Polari will be 15 years old! Yes, it'll be a whopping 15 years since we hosted our first ever event upstairs at the Green...

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Paul Burston

Aug 18, 20221 min read

Polari Prize - The Shortlists

Coming up in September we have three events linked to this year's Polari Prize shortlists. On September 1 we're at The Printworks,...

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Paul Burston

Mar 20, 20221 min read

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,...

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Paul Burston

Mar 9, 20223 min read

Over the wall

In some ways, I’m still catapulting condoms over prison walls - only now they’re landing where they’re needed most.

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Paul Burston

Mar 2, 20223 min read

“I’m wasted here, aren’t I?”

Do you ever get the feeling you’re being undervalued? I know I do. And when I do I tend to make a joke of it and think of Susie Blake’s...

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Paul Burston

Dec 3, 20213 min read

I’m Still Here

On Wednesday, I hosted my final Polari event of the year at Heaven. It was World AIDS Day and many of the readings and song choices...

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Paul Burston

Jun 19, 20212 min read

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...

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Paul Burston

May 22, 20212 min read

20 weeks sober

Me and Alexis Gregory Earlier this week I hosted my first onstage event in seven months. It was a major one, too – Polari In Heaven. Even...

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Paul Burston

Apr 18, 20211 min read

Polari Live Online & In Heaven

Hello, folks! I hope you're keeping well. Just to let you know, I have two Polari events coming up in May. On May 6, there's Polari Live...

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