Sydney Writers’ Festival – October Streams

Join us on Monday 12 October for a day of Sydney Writers’ Festival Homegrown playbacks!

Couldn’t make it to Sydney? Don’t worry – come to Bowral as we playback some of the talks that occurred.

Date: Monday 12 October
Time: 10am-3:15pm (session times below)
Location: Henrietta Rose Room, Bowral Library

No bookings required – drop-in to any streams of interest!
Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.

Stream Schedule:

10AM-11AM: Holly Ringland: The World Beneath Her Feet

• Join bestselling author Holly Ringland to discuss memory, love and belonging in the landscapes of The World Beneath Her Feet, in conversation with Jemma Birrell.

11:15AM-12:15PM: Writing Queer Sydney

• Join writers Madeleine Gray, Fiona Kelly McGregor and Zoe Terakes as they discuss our familiar streets and writing Sydney’s queer past and present, with host Benjamin Law.

1PM-2PM: Suzie Miller and David Williamson in Conversation

• Join esteemed Australian playwrights Suzie Miller and David Williamson as they reflect on putting society on stage and the shape of Australian theatre over the years. With Jo Dyer.

2:15PM-3:15PM: Library Books

• Join international bestselling writers Susan Orlean and Pip Williams as they discuss the power of libraries for nurturing readers, writers and communities. With host Phillipa McGuinness.

What is Homegrown?

• It’s a series of talks celebrating modern icons and emerging talent drawn from some of Australia’s leading writers, thinkers and poets. Presented by Sydney Writers’ Festival.

Livestream playbacks – no physical appearances.