Polari Mission Symposium

The Polari Mission Symposium
Friday 18th October
9.30 - 5.30

The John Rylands Library, Manchester

Join us for this fantabulosa day long event exploring Polari – 'the lost language of gay men' and the evolving LGBT languages, cultures and heritage with talks from Polari Mission artists Jez Dolan and Joseph Richardson alongside special guests including lesbian comedienne and stand up Clare Summerskill, and award winning writer of 'The Secret Life of Oscar Wilde' and 'Fanny and Stella.

Come along and get involved in saving an endangered language and an important part of LGBT heritage!

The day promises to be both entertaining, informative, and fantabulosa.

Tickets are FREE but must be booked in advance by calling: 0161 306 0555 or emailing jrl.visitors@manchester.ac.uk

Published: 10-Oct-2013: (2094)