STELLA: A New Australian Musical—a night of song with the artists
7.30pm
Queenscliff Town Hall, 50 Learmonth Street

In June 2026, composer/lyricist Monique diMattina brought the extraordinary life story of Stella Miles Franklin to the stage in the acclaimed World Premiere of STELLA: A New Australian Musical. In this intimate concert, Monique and cast/band members share selected songs from STELLA, with behind-the-scenes gossip on the making of the show. Why did Miles Franklin hate her debut novel, My Brilliant Career? Did Banjo Paterson really invite her to Fiji? How many hats can five people wear in a two-hour musical? Join us for the songs, the stories and the glorious chaos of turning Stella’s life into a musical.

Presented in collaboration with Queenscliff Music Festival.

Queenscliffe Literary Festival 2026