PREVIEW: Polari tenth birthday tour comes to the Marlborough Theatre

London’s multi award-winning LGBT literary salon returns to the Marlborough Theatre on Friday, October 20, as part of its tenth birthday tour, funded by Arts Council England.

PREVIEW: Polari tenth birthday tour comes to the Marlborough Theatre

London’s multi award-winning LGBT literary salon returns to the Marlborough Theatre on Friday, October 20, as part of its tenth birthday tour, funded by Arts Council England.

Paul Burston

Curated and hosted by author Paul Burston with readings and performances from Sylvia Brownrigg, Cerys Evans, Alexis Gregory, VG Lee and John McCullough.

This event will be BSL interpreted.

Previous events at the Marlborough have sold out so book early to avoid disappointment.

“The most exciting literary movement in London… crackling with energy, ideas, excitement”….. Huffington Post

“Lively, funny and inspiring – a gay-themed salon of interest to anyone remotely interested in literature, whatever their sexual bent”….. Patrick Gale

“Always fun, alway thought-provoking – a guaranteed good night out”….. Sarah Waters


Event: Polari tenth birthday tour

Where: Marlborough Theatre, Princess Street, Brighton

When: Friday, October 20

Time: 7.30pm

Cost: Tickets £9.50 or £7.50

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