CIRCA-CLUB EVENTS 2025

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09
POLARI

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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Address : Southbank Centre
Belvedere Road
London
SE1 8XX

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  • 01 Nov – Tom Waddell (1937–1987), American decathlete & physician, founder of the Gay Games
  • 02 Nov – Luchino Visconti (1906–1976), Italian director
  • 02 Nov – Darren Young (1979–), American professional wrestler
  • 03 Nov – Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571), Italian sculptor
  • 04 Nov – Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989), American photographer
  • 06 Nov – Michael Cunningham (1952–), American novelist
  • 06 Nov – Torben Lund (1950–), Danish politician
  • 06 Nov – Philipp, Landgrave of Hesse (1896–1980), German aristocrat
  • 08 Nov – Charles Demuth (1883–1935), American painter
  • 12 Nov – Roland Barthes (1915–1980), French literary theorist & philosopher
  • 14 Nov – Russell Tovey (1981–), English actor, author, playwright & screenwriter
  • 14 Nov – Adolf Brand (1874–1945), German gay rights advocate
  • 14 Nov – Aaron Copland (1900–1990), American composer, writer & conductor
  • 14 Nov – Stefano Gabbana (1962–), Italian fashion designer – Dolce & Gabbana
  • 14 Nov – Tomoya Hosoda (1991–), Japanese politician
  • 15 Nov – François Ozon (1967–), French film director & screenwriter
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  • 20 Nov – Noel Mewton-Wood (1922–1953), Australian-born concert pianist
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  • 22 Nov – Benjamin Britten (1913–1976), English composer, conductor & pianist
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