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The Editor writes all about the word Polari, and explains why the magazine is called Polari.
Permalink“As a form of slang, it developed as the times required. It made its way into the music halls, where it was picked up by actors, and found its way across the English Channel to the London gay scene.”
An interview with Paul Baker, author of Fantabulosa: A Dictionary of Polari and Gay Slang.
Polari is a voice from another era, and is remembered best through the Round the Horne characters Julian and Sandy. Who better to explain the phenomenon than Paul Baker?
PermalinkIt’s important to remember the role Polari played in the lives of gay men and lesbians. It’s a testament to their creativity, humour and tenacity.
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