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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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.
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Apr 20 - May 18
Your monthly Saturday evening poetry writing and reading community, guided by author and poet SoulReserve.
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Apr 23 - Jun 20
An opportunity for mob to work on their writing, get feedback and be inspired by other First Nations authors.
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Art and Inspiration - Ekphrasis or whatever you want to call it
Apr 26
Challenge yourself to look deeper at other ways of accessing and freeing the creative self.
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All Kinds of Characters: Workshop with Cass Lynch
Apr 27
For Mob only: explore new personas and write characters with depth with Noongar author Cass Lynch.
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Apr 30 - May 28
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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Fundamentals of Screenwriting with Perun Bonser
May 4
Learn the basics of storytelling for the screen with this interactive workshop from writer/director Perun Bonser.
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May 9 - 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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Almost Gone Two to Tango: Writer and Editor Speed Dating
May 11
Centre for Stories is partnering with Editors WA to create an evening of speed dating specially designed for emerging and mid-career writers and editors.
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.
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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