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Polari Southbank
London on 15 Sep - 7:30pm


Karen McLeod is the author of award-winning novel In Search of the Missing Eyelash. She is writer-in-residence at the Bookseller Crow Bookshop in Crystal Palace where she runs creative writing classes. A veteran performer, Karen is also the creator of Barbara Brownskirt, the world's greatest unpublished lesbian poet. Further contributions by Wayne Herbert, Amy Mason, Annabel Pieluszki and Chris Williams. Londons celebrated LGBT literary salon returns for another season of distinction, mirth and sparkle, showcasing the best in established and emerging queer literary talent. Described by Huffington Post as 'The most exciting literary movement in London... crackling with energy, ideas, excitement', Polari is hosted by author and journalist Paul Burston and won LGBT Cultural Event of the Year in the Co-op Respect Loved By You Awards 2013. For ages 18+ Please note Polari contains adult themes. Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall.

Tickets : £ 5 Tickets

Address : Level 5 Function Room, Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX

Telephone : +44 (0)20 7960 4200

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