Laurie Bolger

About

Laurie Bolger (born Lauren Bolger, 10 July 1989) is an English poet, stand-up and presenter based in London. In 2014 she was shortlisted for Young Poet Laureate of London. She currently tours her writing including her debut pamphlet collection Box Rooms, published by Burning Eye and one woman show Talking to Strangers as well as hosting Bang Said the Gun. Bolger has performed at venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Old Vic Theatre and St Pauls Cathedral as well as being Poet in Residence in various public spaces such as libraries, community centres, pubs and the Queen Elizabeth's Olympic Park.