Always fun, always thought-provoking a guaranteed good night out Sarah Waters The fabulous Polari returns to Huddersfield! Author and journalist Paul Burstons salon night sees an array of established poets, performers, authors and artists all deeply integrated within the LGBT movement coming together to give educated, historical and alternative approaches towards gay rights. Rosie Garland Born in London to a runaway teenager, Rosie is a novelist and poet, sings in post-punk band The March Violets and performs twisted cabaret as Rosie Lugosi the Vampire Queen. VG Lee Critically acclaimed author of four novels and a collection of short stories, VG Lee recently won the Ultimate Planet Award for Best Author 2014 and is a regular contributor to The Lady Magazine. Gerry Potter Currently touring his new book of autobiographical theatre verse, The Chronicles of Folly Butler, Gerry Potter has been wowing audiences nationally with his own unique brand of domestic-fantastic free verse. Diriye Osman A British-Somali short story writer, essayist, critic and visual artist, Diriye Osman won the 2014 Polari First Book Prize with his critically acclaimed debut, Fairytales For Lost Children. This Huddersfield Literature Festival 2015 event will take place at The Blue Rooms, Byram Arcade, Westgate, Huddersfield HD1 1ND.
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