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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First Nations Write Night
May 21
An opportunity for mob to work on their writing, get feedback and be inspired by other First Nations authors.
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Ethics of Stories and Representation for the Stage
May 22
A workshop designed for emerging playwrights and curious writers to create pathways to the development of universal stories for the stage.
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May 23 - 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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Off-Tangent: Imagination and Creative Sparks
May 25
Join poet and writer Raf Gonzalez (author of Viciously Poetic) for a fun and explorative 3-hour workshop designed to inspire your writing.
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Write Night
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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Young Storytellers Showcase
May 31
Join us at this free event to hear from some of the youth alumni in our oral storytelling and creative writing programs, as they share their work and insights.
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Write Up: Teacher Training Workshop
Jun 7
Teacher training workshop with Rashida Murphy to empower creatives to deliver the Write Up Program in high schools.
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When The Words Speak: Workshop with Manveen Kohli
Jun 8
Join us for an inspiring literary journey! Poet Manveen Kaur Kohli, acclaimed author of We Need to Talk, invites you to delve into the captivating world of words. Whether you’re a seasoned poet, a budding prose writer, or simply curious about storytelling, this workshop is tailor-made for you.
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First Nations Write Night
Jun 20
An opportunity for mob to work on their writing, get feedback and be inspired by other First Nations authors.
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