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Paul Burston
Jan 28, 20241 min read
LGBT History Month
LGBT History Month is upon us, and I have a few author events lined up, including a pop up Polari at Flitwick Library. Feb 10 - Author...
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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 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
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
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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