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Backstories 2021

Prunella Riddle

Just before the pandemic hit, Prunella took a trip around Japan with her son. She realised that just as he was changing, so was she.

Backstories is a multi-sited storytelling festival located in backyards across Perth and regional Western Australia. In 2021, Backstories featured locations in Margaret River, South Fremantle, Midland, Quinns Rocks and more.

Backstories 2021 was made possible with funding from Lotterywest, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and the Centre for Stories Founders Circle.

This story was collected at our Hamersley backyard. It features Prunella Riddle. Just before the pandemic hit, Prunella took a trip around Japan with her son. She realised that just as he was changing, so was she.

Copyright © 2021 Prunella Riddle.

This story and corresponding images have been licensed to the Centre for Stories by the Storyteller. For reproduction and distribution of this story/image please contact the Centre for Stories.

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We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land the Centre for Stories is located on, the Whadjuk people. We respect their culture and the continuing contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.