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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The Hero's Journey Screenwriting Workshop
Apr 29
Learn the basics of storytelling for the screen with this interactive workshop on 'The Hero's Journey'.
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Floral Bodies with Lisa Collyer
May 4
A guided workshop exploring your personal response to botanical art and floral specimens to create visceral and embodied poetry.
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May 9 - Aug 17
Join Sisonke Msimang to up the authenticity and connection in your toolkit.
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Write Night
May 9
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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Write Night
May 23
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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AfroHeritage Book Club - People Person
Jun 27
Engage and discuss popular (and less known) literature from the African continent with Africans living in the diaspora.
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Teachers' Creative Writing Workshop
Aug 9
For teachers of creative writing in secondary schools, these workshops are suited to a range of abilities, from a basic understanding of narrative to the capacity to experiment with language, form and structure, thus modelling students’ differing abilities.
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AfroHeritage Book Club - The Death of Vivek Oji
Aug 29
Engage and discuss popular (and less known) literature from the African continent with Africans living in the diaspora.
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AfroHeritage Book Club - Twisted: The Tangled History of Black Hair Culture
Oct 31
Engage and discuss popular (and less known) literature from the African continent with Africans living in the diaspora.
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