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Situated on the beautiful grounds of The University of Western Australia, Perth Writers Festival is a celebration of the written word in all its forms.

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The 14th Tale - Inua Ellams (Dolphin Theatre)

The 14th Tale - Inua Ellams (Dolphin Theatre)

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

From the hot, dusty streets of Nigeria to the rooftops of Dublin and onward to London, master storyteller Inua Ellams crafts a richly visual collage of language that draws you into his unique world.

Germaine Greer - Eco Feminism Then and Now - Opening Address

Germaine Greer - Eco Feminism Then and Now - Opening Address

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

The stark reality of the environmental challenges we face has brought a new relevance and urgency to eco-feminism's call to restructure the power balance that still dominates our culture.

Feast of Words

Feast of Words

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

Indulge in a gourmet three-course feast of food and Watershed wines as literary stars complement each dish with specially chosen readings.

India and Us - Chetan Bhagat - Closing Address

India and Us - Chetan Bhagat - Closing Address

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

As the old world order seems to crumble around us, Asia is shaping us as the centre of the new economy. With a growing middle class, tradition of education and burgeoning economy, many believe India's time has come.

The 14th Tale - Inua Ellams (Octagon Theatre)

The 14th Tale - Inua Ellams (Octagon Theatre)

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

From the hot, dusty streets of Nigeria to the rooftops of Dublin and onward to London, master storyteller Inua Ellams crafts a richly visual collage of language that draws you into his unique world.

Batavia

Batavia

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

Peter FitzSimons recounts the extraordinary tale of the shipwreck off the Abrolhos Islands - "far and away the greatest story in Australia's history, if not the world's."

Negotiating Dark Matter

Negotiating Dark Matter

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger – doesn’t it? How we negotiate catastrophe can define us, shape us, spur intestinal fortitude and reveal our most intimate interior.

The Sportswriter

The Sportswriter

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

There is nothing like a sporting hero to bring out the poet in us. Peter FitzSimons, Malcolm Knox and Stephen Romei write about sports better than most. They bring you all the drama of the on-field action.

Short, not So Sweet

Short, not So Sweet

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

The short story can pack a punch well beyond its weight. Three outstanding writers discuss why they have chosen this form. Janette Turner Hospital, Craig Cliff, Amanda Curtin

Food Fights

Food Fights

Presented by Perth International Arts Festival

A trip to the supermarket feels like an endless series of moral dilemmas. Why has our relationship with meat become so difficult and what does it say about our broader relationship with animals? Mark Jensen, Matthew Evans, Charlotte Wood.

 
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