Local, national and international writers and literary enthusiasts will all come together in the nation’s capital to take part in the inaugural Canberra Writers Festival from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 August.
The driving themes of the festival are Power, Passion and Politics. These will be reflected over the three days, offering Canberrans the opportunity to engage in and attend a number of activities, workshops, panel sessions and keynote addresses, as well as literary lunches and dinners across a number of local venues.
To make sure that you are a part of the first Canberra Writers Festival, we have put together a list of our top four must-go-to events:
Literary Lunch with Lindsay Tanner at Hotel Realm
11:30am Friday 26 August
Wine and dine with award-winning author Lindsay Tanner at Hotel Realm to kick off the Canberra Writers Festival. Enjoy two delectable courses over a chat about the ins and outs of Australian politics with the former finance minister-turned-author.
Tales After Dark at The Abbey Function Centre
6:00pm Friday 26 August
Tales After Dark promises an entertaining show off the back of the election presented by political comedians and entertainment duo Shortis and Simpson at The Abbey Function Centre.
Re/imagining Water: What is Lost and Found with Merlinda Bobis at the Museum of Australian Democracy
9:30am Saturday 27 August
How do we conceive water as place, resource, culture and kinship space? This workshop, lead by Merlinda Bobis, will explore reading and writing strategies that re-imagine our local and global waters in the context of climate change.
Leigh Hobbs and Jackie French in Conversation at the National Library of Australia
12:30pm Saturday 27 August
World renowned authors Leigh Hobbs and Jackie French get together at the National Library of Australia to discuss the role and importance of the Australian Children’s Laureate and the power story.
