A special performance by renowned French clarinetist Benoit Oury and local artist Petrus Spronk. Where Petrus will draw the story of his experience with cancer, coloured in by Benoit on…
In this historic letter written in 1879, Ned Kelly tells his own side of the story, with heart and fury. Ruth brings his voice to life, in her mesmerising reading.…
This is a practical poetry writing workshop around the subject of identity, which might include age, religion, gender or disability. We will explore what Identity means to each of us,…
Curious writers book club – show don’t tell Part book club, part writing workshop for writers (and readers) who want to dive deeper into the alchemy of writing by exploring…
Discover why these writers love using comedy in their work and how to add levity to your own. Part masterclass, part comedy show, part panel discussion, join comic authors Justine…
Many readers have a secret stash of storytelling skills. In this fun and conversational workshop, Melbourne author of the acclaimed tragicomedy ‘Never Look Desperate’ and RMIT lecturer Dr Rachel Matthews,…
In conversation, Naarm/Melbourne-based poets Anne M Carson, Angela Costi, Anne Elvey and Rose Lucas will open up intersections between poetry and the visual arts, discussing collaborations between artists and writers.…
Narratives inspired by online journeys across space and time. Virtual Worlds, Online Brides, Viral Videos, Bot Attacks and Web Stores dominate our modern lives. This noir event is both comic,…
Wandering the world and getting paid to do it sounds like a ripper career choice. But what does it actually take to make it as a travel writer? The clues…