

Philip Hoare heads the bill at the LGBT literary salon with his new book The Sea Inside. Plus Barbara Brownskirt, singer Marcus Reeves and other festive treats. Described by The New York Times as 'London's most theatrical salon', Polari returns for the autumn, showcasing the best in established, new and up-and-coming LGBT literary talent and performance. 'Always fun, always thought-provoking - a guaranteed good night out.' Sarah Waters 'Lively, funny and inspiring - a gay-themed salon of interest to anyone remotely interested in literature, whatever their sexual bent.' Patrick Gale Level 5 Function Room at Royal Festival Hall Book Tickets Now Select your preferred date and time below. If a performance is no longer available it will not be clickable. Members Please log in before booking to make sure you pay no booking fee and gain access to Membership benefits. Want to become a Member? Polari Information www.paulburston.com www.polariliterarysalon.co.uk www.southbankcentre.co.uk
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- 04 August – Sapphire (1950–), American author & performance poet
- 06 August – Carole Pope (1950–), Canadian rock singer-songwriter
- 07 August – Samantha Ronson (1977–), DJ, singer, songwriter
- 12 August – Gladys Bentley (1907–1960), American blues singer
- 12 August – Cara Delevingne (1992–), English model & actress
- 12 August – Merikukka Forsius (1972–), Finnish politician
- 12 August – Radclyffe Hall (1880–1943), English writer & poet
- 13 August – Gluck (1895–1978), English painter
- 13 August – Andrea Gibson (1975–), American spoken word poet
- 13 August – Jennifer Pritzker (1950–), American investor, philanthropist & former Lt. Col. U.S. Army
- 14 August – Jill Bennett (1975–), American actress
- 19 August – Renée Richards (1934–), American ophthalmologist, author & former professional tennis player
- 20 August – Maria Louise Pool (1841–1898), American writer
- 21 August – Luisa Isabel Álvarez de Toledo, 21st Duchess of Medina Sidonia (1936–2008), Spanish aristocrat
- 28 August – Nancy Kulp (1921–1991), American actress
- 29 August – Meshell Ndegeocello (1968–), American singer-songwriter, rapper & musician
- 29 August – Jeanette Winterson (1957–), English writer, broadcaster & activist
- 31 August – Alex Blackwell (1983–), Australian cricketer