Centre for Stories
Upcoming Events
Join us for a range of events throughout the year, including live storytelling, conversations, writing and poetry workshops, and more.
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CANCELLED: Write Night
Apr 2
Do you struggle to carve out distraction free writing time? Are you looking for a safe group environment to work on your writing? Would you like to meet other writers in your community? Then this group is for you!
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Play Reading "Always Accra"
Apr 4
Join Mararo Wangai in a script reading of the play ‘Always Accra,’ which he worked on as part of the Maria Pallotta-Chiarolli Fellowship. Immerse yourself in this captivating performance alongside talented actors and readers such as Amri Mwisho, Anne Nduta and Sun-Mi Clyburn
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Apr 11 - Aug 1
Join us for Queer Story Night – a new space for LGBTQIA+ people to get together to turn your true experiences into impactful stories, memoir and creative writing every month.
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Art and Inspiration - Ekphrasis or whatever you want to call it
Apr 12
Challenge yourself to look deeper at other ways of accessing and freeing the creative self.
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Rubibi Yarning: Stories in Broome
Apr 12
A storytelling evening on the grass featuring local tunes and the true, lived experiences of storytellers from Nyamba Buru Yawuru staff, Elders and young people.
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Almost Gone Self-Editing Your Manuscript: The Structural Edit
Apr 13
Before you submit your manuscript, how do you make sure it’s the best it can be? Join Jess Gately as she teaches you how to assess elements of style, character, plot and pacing in your own novel by yourself.
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Apr 16 - May 14
Do you struggle to carve out distraction free writing time? Are you looking for a safe group environment to work on your writing? Would you like to meet other writers in your community? Then this group is for you!
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Almost Gone A Whole New World: Fantasy Writing Workshop
Apr 17
Learn how to write fantasy from Madeline Te Whiu, the debut author of the 'Soul Thief' trilogy. Explore subjects such as creating your own world, character arcs, avoiding info-dumping, and other essential aspects of the genre.
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Writing Change, Writing Inclusion Get Together
Apr 18
Open for Writing Change, Writing Inclusion participants and mentors, let's celebrate the end of this wonderful 3-year project.
Past Events
Events ArchiveFestivals
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Backstories
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED A multi-sited storytelling festival that takes place across backyards in Perth and regional Western Australia. Come along for amazing stories, live local music, and great company.
Go to the Backstories page -
Side Walks
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED Our annual pop-up festival of storytelling, literature, and ideas is held in unique venues across the Perth CBD and Northbridge. This curated whirlwind of talks, performances, and readings will get you moving and thinking while showcasing our homegrown talent.
Go to the Side Walks page