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.

Delving Deep into Character

Jun 20
Join author Annabel Smith for a workshop on creating more complex, relatable and interesting characters.
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Overcoming Self-Doubt & Procrastination

Jun 27
Join Annabel Smith for a workshop all about overcoming self-doubt and procrastination.
Keeping the Ball Rolling

Jul 4
Join author Annabel Smith for a workshop all about building a sustainable writing practice.
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So You Want To Work in the Arts? Youth Workshop

Jul 11
Join Luisa Mitchell for a fun and inspirational workshop for young people wanting to work in the arts.
The Plotting Triangle

Jul 18
Join author Annabel Smith for a workshop all about keeping the three sides of the plotting triangle: the who, what, and why.
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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.

Past Events

Festivals

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