Queenscliffe Literary Festival

An introduction for anyone wanting to write a memoir or tell family stories. Michael Cathcart and Hannie Rayson Kindly supported by The Breeze Point Lonsdale

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Hannie Rayson and Michael Cathcart take you on a literary journey through Queenscliff’s past and present, from the story of William Buckley, and The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, through to more recent tales of crime and romance. Hannie Rayson, Michael Cathcart Kindly supported by Kerleys Coastal Real Estate.

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event 6.00pm Kate Langbroek – Living the Dream Beloved media personality Kate Langbroek (Ciao Bella!) shares the sublime joys and utter chaos of life in Bologna with her family of six, and how she fell in love – with a country. Kate Langbroek in conversation with Jayne Tuttle

Buy and Save! 1 x Weekend ticket to ALL events Saturday 28th May & Sunday 29th May 2022 to the 2022 Queenscliffe Literary Festival. Allocated seats to all Weekend 3 buyers will be forwarded after purchasing weekend ticket Any enquires, contact us.

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Hear from brilliant Melbourne writers Toni Jordan (Dinner with the Schnabels), Katherine Collette (The Competition) and Jacquie Byron (Happy Hour) on how they mine modern life for comedy. Toni Jordan, Katherine Collette, Jacquie Byron Chair: Lyn Yeowart

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Tony Birch (Dark as Last Night) and Miles Allinson (In Moonland) capture the emotional complexity of our primal need for human connection. Tony Birch, Miles Allinson Chair: Maria Takolander

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Charlotte Wood (The Luminous Solution) shares what artists can teach us about inspiration and hard work, and how to find courage during difficult times. Charlotte Wood in conversation with Sophie Cunningham

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Helen Garner (How to End a Story) shares insights into her extraordinary diaries. Helen Garner in conversation with Charlotte Wood

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Last gasp capitalism, the thrill and terror of young adulthood and the repercussions of displacement, all demand our attention in new novels from Michelle de Kretser (Scary Monsters) and Emily Bitto (Wild Abandon). Michelle de Kretser, Emily Bitto Chair: Sophie Cunningham

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Michael McGirr (Ideas to Save Your Life) and Chloe Hooper (Bedtime Story) on life, death, the enchantment of stories and making sense of a perplexing world. Chloe Hooper, Michael McGirr Chair: Maria Takolander

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival - Free Event. Duane Hamacher (The First Astronomers) and Stephanie Skinner, Wadawurrung Language expert, will spark wonder and awe as they reveal how early First Nations people read the sky and made connections with land, fauna and language. Duane Hamacher, Stephanie Skinner Chair: Samala Cronin Proudly supported by the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund and Regional Arts Victoria.

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Diana Sawyer (The Point Lonsdale Story) has a trove of remarkable stories about the town, while Charlie Wilson reveals his discovery of a mysterious WW2 flight. With archival footage and photos. Diana Sawyer in conversation with Lesley Alway Guest: Charlie Wilson With the Queenscliff Historical Museum

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Harry Saddler (Questions Raised by Quolls) and Favel Parrett (Wandi) share incredible stories that remind us how animals and nature make us whole. Harry Saddler, Favel Parrett Chair: Jock Serong

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Discover the stories of Elizabeth Gould, Alice Anderson, Joy Hester and Dawn-Faizey-Webster, who carved out space to create and succeed in a man’s world. Presented by Skin Of Our Teeth Productions Proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event From kung-fu to tofu, tea to trade routes, China has influenced the world for thousands of years. China expert Linda Jaivin (The Shortest History of China) distils its history and influence. Linda Jaivin in conversation with Jock Serong

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Kerry Gardner (Australia at the Venice Biennale) explores 100 years of Australian modern art through the prism of the world’s greatest art event. Kerry Gardner in conversation with Alison Inglis

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Troubadour historian Robyn Annear (Adrift in Melbourne) shares engaging stories about places and people that will appeal to the flaneur in all of us. Robyn Annear in conversation with Jock Serong

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Enjoy a superb meal cooked from recipes in Julia’s modern classic cookbooks – Ostro and A Year of Simple Family Food. Julia Busuttil Nishimura in conversation with Barry Iddles

The Artistic Director of Skin of Our Teeth theatre company, Christine k. Davey presents a fun and interactive workshop on how to develop authentic characters in all forms of storytelling. Christine k. Davey Proudly supported by the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event David Hunt’s three volumes (Girt) trample the familiar tall poppies of schoolroom history to tell hilarious true tales of the criminals, snobs, wowsers and feminists who weren’t going to take it anymore. David Hunt in conversation with Sarah L’Estrange

Buy and Save! 1 x Weekend ticket (excludes luncheon) to ALL events Saturday 14th May & Sunday 15th May 2022 to the 2022 Queenscliffe Literary Festival. Allocated seats to all Weekend 1 buyers will be forwarded after purchasing weekend ticket Any enquires, contact us.

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event When nothing else makes sense, listen to the poets. Maria Takolander (Trigger Warning) and Lisa Gorton (Empirical) in conversation with Sarah L'Estrange In partnership with Geelong Regional Libraries

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event The ABC is besieged by budget cuts, board-stacking, relentless criticism, and crises. Media expert Matthew Ricketson (Who Needs the ABC, with Patrick Mullins) explains why taking it for granted is no longer an option. Matthew Ricketson in conversation with Van Badham

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event When the New York Times’ Damien Cave (Into the Rip) saw his kids leap into the surf at Nippers, he realised Australians have a unique approach to risk and wondered if that’s a good thing. Damien Cave in conversation with Mark Smith

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Trailblazing feminist Wendy McCarthy (Don’t Be Too Polite, Girls) on how she learned to navigate bias, barriers, and boys' clubs. Wendy McCarthy in conversation with Grace Jennings-Edquist

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Hear the extraordinary true story of Kylie Moore-Gilbert’s fight to survive 804 days imprisoned in Iran. Kylie Moore-Gilbert in conversation with Paul Barclay

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Journalist Van Badham (QAnon and On) delves into the short and shocking history of internet cults and how they threaten democracy itself. Van Badham in conversation with Paul Barclay

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Novelist and screenwriter Christian White (Wild Place) and actor turned writer Anna Downes (The Shadow House) explore suspense writing for page and screen. Christian White, Anna Downes Chair: Mark Smith

A Queenscliffe Literary Festival Event Enjoy lunch with our favourite cravat-wearing cook as he takes us on a delicious food journey. Matt Preston in conversation with Alice Zaslavsky

Queenscliffe Literary Festival 2022 Program Launch with special guest Jon Faine in conversation with Robyn Annear

The QLF is proud to present Clementine Ford in conversation about her new memoir: How We Love, Notes on a Life with local writer Maria Takolander.

Two of our finest novelists discuss the turmoil left by war and its secrets. Favel Parrett's There Was Still Love is a love letter to women who bind families together, despite dislocation and distance. Steven Conte's The Tolstoy Estate, is set in Russia during the doomed German invasion. Favel Parrett, Steven Conte Chair: Maria Takolander

A descendant of the planet's oldest living culture, Susan Moylan-Coombs share ancient knowledge and wisdoms passed down orally through the generations. Susan Moylan-Coombs Proudly supported by the Australian Governments Regional Art Fund and Regional Arts Victoria.

From the backblocks of Perth to international stardom, David McAllister (Soar) reflects on his triumphant life in ballet and in love. David McAllister in conversation with Pauline Nunan

Celebrated author of Unpolished Gem, Alice Pung (One Hundred Days) and Gina Wilkinson (When Apricots Bloom - inspired by her own experiences in Iraq) confront the complexities of friendship and love in their outstanding new novels. Alice Pung, Gina Wilkinson Chair: Maria Takolander

For beloved comedian Judith Lucy, a broken heart became the catalyst for a complete existential meltdown. Nearly fifty, suddenly alone and unsure about every aspect of her life, she decided to figure out what went wrong and then turn her attention to finding out what her life might look like if it went right. Judith Lucy in conversation with Kaz Cooke Kindly supported by Provenance Wines

Our nation's most prophetic economist shows how the COVID-19 crisis offers Australia the opportunity to reset its economy and build a successful future - and reveals why the old approaches will not work. Ross Garnaut in conversation with Kitty Walker

Max is Alex Miller's widely acclaimed tribute to friend and Jewish Nazi-Resistance figure Max Blatt. Alex Miller in conversation with Tom Griffiths

Award-winning science reporter Jonica Newby (Beyond Climate Grief) explores the emotional turmoil brought on by climate change in her often funny and deeply moving personal story. Jonica Newby in conversation with Josie Horne

The accidental discovery of a mother's secret makes a daughter rethink everything she knows. A dramatised reading of a powerful new one act play by local writer Pip Kainey, followed by a Q&A with Pip, director Nic Velissaris and performer Jenny Seedsman PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY CREATIVE VICTORIA AND REGIONAL ARTS VICTORIA

Join former journalist Chris Hammer, now an award-winning and internationally acclaimed author of Scrublands, Silver and Trust, for the story behind our new favourite thrillers. Chris Hammer in conversation with Christian White

In The Believer, multi-award-winning author of - The Trauma Cleaner Sarah Krasnostein brings her trademark blend of curiosity and empathy to explore the power of belief to shape our lives. Sarah Krasnostein in conversation with Sarah L'Estrange