Enjoy storytelling in all its different forms at the 2023 Sydney Writers’ Festival
Saturday at Sydney Town Hall >
Sam Neill:
Did I Ever Tell You This?
Saturday 27 May, 8pm | Sydney Town Hall
Spend an evening with Sam Neill as he discusses his brand-new memoir Did I Ever Tell You This? with longtime friend and fellow actor Bryan Brown. A wild and witty account of a career in film spanning half a century, Sam doesn’t hold back in sharing his life; from his leading roles in movies such as Jurassic Park to personal trials and triumphs.
Spoken words >
Wilosophy
Thursday 25 May, 7:30pm | Carriageworks
Jump in behind the scenes of Wil Anderson‘s podcast, Wilosophy, where he “asks smart people stupid questions and tries to find out the meaning of life.” In this special live recording, Wil will be speaking with journalist and author Brigid Delaney (Reasons Not to Worry and Wellmania) on everything from beating FOMO to best relinquishing things beyond our control.
Podmania:
Crime on the Record
Saturday 27 May, 7:30pm | Carriageworks
True crime blew up when podcasting went mainstream. How did podcasts completely revitalise storytelling for the 21st century? Join a special line-up of crime podcasters for a discussion about the rise of the medium and how it is changing journalism. Featuring Patrick Abboud, Kate McClymont and Hedley Thomas with Ruby Jones.
From page to screen >
Markus Zusak:
Thursday 25 May, 3pm | Carriageworks
Bestselling author of The Book Thief, Markus Zusak, is joined by executive producer and writer Sarah Lambert to discuss bringing his earlier work The Messenger to the screen.
Great Adaptations
Saturday 27 May, 2pm | Carriageworks
Get the lowdown on the process of adapting written works for the screen from four writers who have been in charge of reworking their own pieces or the work of others. Eleanor Catton, Holly Ringland and Tom Rob Smith speak with Benjamin Law.
Performing Lives
Saturday 27 May, 6pm | Carriageworks
What does it mean to live a life in the public eye – on stage, on screen or in our community? Join Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act, Heather Mitchell and Mawunyo Gbogbo as they speak with host Maeve Marsden about their new memoirs recording life, love and the arts.
Win a Festival book stack >
Enter and win!
In the lead up to this year’s Festival, each week we are giving away a book stack featuring books from 2023 participants. Email us with your name and postal address to go into the running to win this week’s stack featuring Tracey Lien, Anthony Joseph, Shane Jenek aka Courtney Act and Bo Seo.
From our Partners >
Jenny Odell: Resisting the Attention Economy
Can we reclaim our attention from a world preoccupied by productivity? Join Jenny Odell, along with UNSW Sydney’s Toby Walsh and Emma A. Jane for a discussion on how we can resist the profit-driven tech landscape in a special event co-presented by UNSW and the Sydney Writers’ Festival.
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