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PREVIEW: Polari Soho Special

London’s award-winning LGBT literary salon goes back to its Soho roots with a special event during London Book & Screen Week on April 11.

Paul Burston

London’s award-winning LGBT literary salon goes back to its Soho roots with a special event during London Book & Screen Week on April 11.

Paul Burston

Cocktails and chat from 6pm. Readings from 7pm. Hosted by Paul Burston with readings from author Diana Souhami, playwright and actor Alexis Gregory, poet and spoken word performer Keith Jarrett and author and comedian VG Lee.

Event: Polari Soho Special

Where: The Light Lounge, 1 Newport Place, London, WC2H 7JR

When: Monday, April 11

Time: 6-9pm

Entry: Tickets £5

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