Centre for Stories
Upcoming Events - #Writing
Join us for a range of events throughout the year, including live storytelling, conversations, writing and poetry workshops, and more.
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Writing Humour with Norman Erikson Pasaribu
Dec 5
In this workshop Norman Erikson Pasaribu will look through the possibilities of what humour can be, and how we can use that to amplify our voices.
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Dec 6 - Apr 11
Join us for a write night in the city at our new pop-up in Hay Street Mall and carve out distraction free writing time and meet other writers in the community.
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Write Night
Dec 13
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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Walking and Writing Queer Spaces
Jan 28
Walk the CBD and participate in a discussion and workshop on writing queer spaces.
Past Events
Events ArchiveFestivals
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Backstories
BUY TICKETS NOW In October this year, this multi-sited storytelling festival will take place across backyards in Perth and regional Western Australia. Come along for amazing stories, live local music, and great company.
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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
Find your bookish community
Our Book Clubs
Join one of our monthly book-loving communities that are completely FREE and fantastic – explore our Events above to discover upcoming sessions.
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Fem Book Club
Fem Book Club is an introduction to a diverse range of texts by women about women. This book club provides a safe space for gender-diverse and non-binary persons.
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First Nations Book Club
Our First Nations Book Club is an introduction to a diverse range of texts by First Nations authors. Facilitated by either Casey Mulder or Luisa Mitchell, and featuring occasional guest facilitators, this is not to be missed!
Centre for Stories
Story Lounge
Story Lounge is a pop-up literary hub in Perth’s CBD open to the public. Inside you’ll find a First Nations library you can explore, a listening station where you can access our archive of oral stories, and a recording station where you can share your memories of Perth with us.
