The Polari Prize Podcast

Polari Prize-winning author Diriye Osman speaks to Paul Burston about his books Fairytales for Lost Children and The Butterfly Jungle, as well as his introduction to the London scene in the nineties and being 'the architect of your own enchantment.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophia Blackwell speaks to Polari Prize-winning author Kate Davies about her debut novel, In at the Deep End, and her new novel Nuclear Family. With discussion of donor conception, the liberating side of working in publishing and Kate’s summer read recommendations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted by Sophia Blackwell and Paul Burston. In this episode Paul Burston speaks to novelist and short story writer and Polari Prize winner Paul McVeigh about writing for radio, indulging in Jilly Cooper and whether there should be a Gay Uncles’ Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With audio recorded at the Prize Night ceremony at the British Library, featuring current and past winners and special guests, plus judges, and an interview between Paul Burston and prizewinning author Nicola Dinan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Polari Prize Podcast returns after a three-year hiatus, as part of a landmark new partnership with easyJet holidays announced in June 2024, with a new episode featuring 2023 winners Julia Armfield and Jon Ransom.Polari Prize founder Paul Burston and host Sophia Blackwell explore winning books and nominated authors from over the years, inviting authors for interviews about their writing process and craft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded at the Scottish Poetry Library Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded at The Ironworks in Brighton, talented LGBTQ+ authors Cerys Evans, Allie Rogers, David Fennell, John McCullough and Robert Hamberger join Paul Burston at the literary salon. Hosted by Paul Burston, co-hosted and produced by Sophia Blackwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The LGBTQ+ literary salon comes to Manchester with readings from special guests Emma Goswell (Coming Out Stories), Val Qaeda, Joelle Taylor and Okechukwu Nzelu. Hosted by Paul Burston, co-hosted and produced by Sophia Blackwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discover who is on the Polari Prize 2021 shortlists for Best Book and Best Debut at a special event in Heaven club presented by Paul Burston, Kate Davies and Keith Jarrett with guests Paul Mendez (Rainbow Milk) and Golnoosh Nour (The Ministry of Guidance). Also includes interviews with Kevin Maxwell (Forced Out) and Mohsin Zaidi (A Dutiful Boy). Co-hosted and produced by Sophia Blackwell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded at the RVT (Royal Vauxhall Tavern) with Adele Anderson of Fascinating Aida and spoken word and stage artist Cerys Evans, Paul Burston and the two guests discuss the changing nature of trans lives between the 1980s and 90s and the present day. Cerys performs her poetry while Adele reads an extract from an as-yet-unpublished memoir. Sophia and Paul discuss some of the themes raised including the LGBT+ tendency towards perfectionism, roles for trans actors and the tabloid 'outing' of LGBT+ celebrities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.