The 2007 Mildura Writers’ Festival features JM Coetzee, Inga Clendinnen, Nicholas Jose,
Carrie Tiffany, Graeme Kinross-Smith, Bronwyn Lea, Patrice Newell,
Barry Hill, Craig Sherborne, Judith Bishop, Alan Gould and Peter Goldsworthy.
We will also welcome guests Stefano de Pieri, Ivor Indyk, Peter Beilharz, Trevor Hogan,
Tina Kane, India Donaldson, Joel Becker & Anna & Helen Hodgins.
Mildura Writers’ Festival – an event for readers and writers.
Artistic Director: Paul Kane Festival Director: Helen Healy
Bookings:
Mildura Arts Centre (03) 5018 8322 or Mildura Visitor Information Centre (03) 5018 8376
Festival Packages: $270 (Save 15%) Includes all Festival events (incl. Saturday lunch) except "The Stories all around us - Workshop, VCE Workshops and Primary and Secondary School events.
Tickets available at door except for events including meals which must be booked in advance.
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MONDAY
16TH
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WEDNESDAY
18TH JULY
2007
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AUTHOR / ILLUSTRATOR TALKS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Author & Illustrator:
Andrew Plant (Could a Tyrannosaurus play table tennis?)
Andrew will be talking to primary school children about the book he has written and illustrated his art and the world of dinosaurs. He may even be able to answer the burning question in every child's mind; could a Tyrannosaurus play table tennis? These sessions are not open to the general public.
Venues:
Mildura Library (Monday & Wednesday)
Ouyen MRCC Service Centre (Tuesday)
Bookings: Michael Hogan, Mildura Library Telephone 03 5018 8350
Cost: Free |
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‘The most convivial and enjoyable literary festival in Australia – a model of its kind.’
– Peter Rose
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THURSDAY
19TH JULY
2007 |
6 - 7.30 PM |
GALLERY 25 OPENING. Exhibition by Kristin Headlam |
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| 8 PM |
CENSORSHIP – THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE STATE
Panel Session with J M Coetzee, Barry Hill and Paul Kane.
Mildura Club, Cnr Deakin Ave and Eighth St,
Moderator: Peter Goldsworthy
Tickets at door $15/$10 conc. |
| 9.30 PM |
POETIC JUSTICE
Regional Writers read their poetry.
Mildura Club, Cnr Deakin Ave and Eighth St,
Free Event |
“I’ve also done the Writers’ Festival in Mildura, which I loved, because they gave me an award for my poetry and because I love Stefano de Pieri’s food”
– Clive James
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FRIDAY
20TH JULY
2007
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9AM - 12PM |
WRITERS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Carrie Tiffany, Judith Bishop, Alan Gould, India Donaldson,
Paul Kane, Craig Sherborne.
THE STORIES ALL AROUND US.
Writers’ Workshop with Graeme Kinross-Smith
Poet, photographer and novelist Graeme Kinross-Smith explores how there are stories everywhere; we just have to be open to looking for them.
Sponsored by Regional Arts Victoria & Victorian Writers’ Centre
Venue: Mildura Library
Bookings Essential. Costs $25, $20 conc. |
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| 12 NOON |
THE POLITICAL CLIMATE
Lunchtime conversation with Patrice Newell and Stefano de Pieri
Moderated by Peter Beilharz
Venue: Rendezvous Restaurant
Cost: $35 Bookings Essential |
| 3 - 4 PM |
POETS ON POETS
Judith Bishop, Alan Gould and Bronwyn Lea
Facilitator: Peter Goldsworthy
Venue: Mildura Brewery Theatre Club
Tickets at the door. Cost: $10
PH: (03) 5021 5100 |
| 4.15 - 5.30 PM |
WRITING REGIONS – THINKING PLACES
Peter Beilharz, Trevor Hogan, Ivor Indyk of ‘Heat’
Sponsored by the Thesis Eleven Centre, La Trobe University
Venue: Mildura Brewery Theatre Club
Tickets at the door. Cost: $10
PH: (03) 5021 5100 |
| 7.30 PM |
PHILIP HODGINS MEMORIAL MEDAL DINNER
Hosted by 2006 - 2008 judge Alan Gould.
Venue: Gallery 25.
Cost: $66 Bookings Essential. |
“I had a great time, it’s definitely the best writers’ festival in the country . . . I’ll be back!
– Luke Davies
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SATURDAY
21ST JULY
2007
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All sessions at La Trobe University.
Day pass $44 (All sessions except workshops)
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Individual sessions tickets at door only. |
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| 8 - 9 AM |
FARMERS MARKET
Poetry Readings by Poetic Justice |
| 9 - 10.15 AM |
VCE WORKSHOPS
1. Paul Kane (Henry James, Washington Square)
2. Judith Bishop (Sophocles’ Antigone)
Tickets at door $10. Free to students |
| 10.30 AM |
AN HOUR WITH THE PHILIP HODGINS MEDAL WINNER
Facilitator: Alan Gould
Tickets at door $10 |
| 11.30 AM |
Coffee |
| 12 - 1 PM |
SENSE OF PLACE/ SENSE OF SPACE
Nicholas Jose, Carrie Tiffany, Graeme Kinross-Smith
Facilitator: Trevor Hogan
Tickets at door $10 |
| 1 - 2 PM |
Lunch |
| 2 - 3 PM |
POETS READING
Barry Hill, Judith Bishop, Bronwyn Lea, Craig Sherborne,
Facilitator: Joel Becker
Tickets at door $10 |
| 3 PM |
Coffee |
| 3.15 - 4.15 PM |
GETTING PERSONAL
Panel Session with Patrice Newell, Nicholas Jose & Carrie Tiffany
Moderator: Ivor Indyk
Tickets at door $10 |
| 4.15 - 5.15 PM |
GETTING IT RIGHT - NARRATIVES OF TRUTH
Inga Clendinnen, Craig Sherborne and Barry Hill.
Facilitator: Paul Kane
Tickets at the door. Cost: $15, $10 conc. |
| SATURDAY 21ST JULY EVENING |
| 7 - 7.30 PM |
FESTIVAL DINNER with POETRY AFTER DARK
Meal by Stefano de Pieri
Interlude for guest writers- Favourite Anecdote
Includes POETRY AFTER DARK session after dinner.
Venue: Mildura Quality Mildura Hotel Grand Ballroom
Cost: $77. Bookings Essential.
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| 10.15 PM |
POETRY AFTER DARK
Barry Hill, Bronwyn Lea, Graeme Kinross-Smith, Alan Gould, Craig Sherborne, Judith Bishop and Paul Kane
Venue: Mildura Quality Mildura Hotel Grand Ballroom
Cost: $10. Bookings Essential.
PH: (03) 5021 5100 |
“Thankyou so much for a wonderful festival. It was just superb.
I had heard how good the Mildura festival was, but I had no idea it would be so much fun. Everyone was so warm and friendly . . . It really was a splendid event.’”
– Judith Beveridge
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SUNDAY
22ND JULY
2007
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11 AM |
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY DEAN’S LECTURE
A reading by JM Coetzee
Venue: La Trobe University Lecture Theatre
Time: 11am
Cost: free
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| 12 PM |
FESTIVAL FINALE LUNCH
Interlude for guest writers - A Favourite Poem by Heart
Venue: Seasons
Time: 12pm
Cost: $55. Bookings Essential. |
| 4 - 5 PM |
GUEST LECTURE
Narrative & Image in Tapestry Conservation
Tina Kane, Conservator, Department of Textile Conservation,
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Venue: Mildura Art Gallery
Tickets at the door. Cost: $5. |
“We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves; it was so intimate, so friendly - a perfect size.
And such fun.” – Marion Halligan |
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