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This year’s Rose Scott Women Writers’ Festival (RSWWF) promises a unique and diverse exploration of prominent women voices in literature, across fiction and non-fiction, in print, poetry, performance and digital media. It will be held on Friday 15, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September at The Women’s Club, Sydney.
You're invited to join the RSWWF evening Soiree events; a grand celebration of stories, songs, and the spoken word. Curated by luminaries from the literary and arts communities, each soiree is a heartfelt homage to female writers' enduring spirit and creativity. Whether it's the allure of 1930's cabaret, a gathering of independent voices, or soulful folk melodies, there's an evening tailored to your literary tastes.
Friday 15th September 6.30 PM - 7.30 PM
Join Bankstown Poetry Slam poets Aishah Ali, Daiane Moret, Ifeoma Obiegbu, Asha Tukuitonga, Sim Kaur and Adrian Mouhajer as they traverse a modern reimagining of The Prophet’s universal themes with their unique, urgent voices. MC’d by Sara Mansour.
Friday 15th September 8 pm to 9.30 pm
Dive into a literary mosaic with RSWWF Guest Curator Adrienne Ferreira of Bravewords as she introduces you to some of the most riveting independent writers in Western Sydney. Let their bold voices challenge, inspire, and enthral you as they share tales that bridge worlds and resonate deeply.
Saturday 16th September 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
For this special soiree session, a selection of invited writers will read a short piece reflecting on a current concern, a reflection on the Australian Literary landscape, or a reflection where they have come from with their writing, or a vision of our literary future.
Saturday 16th September 8 pm to 9.30 pm
Experience "SEND FOR NELLIE," a captivating cabaret work by award-winning playwright Alana Valentine. Dive into Nellie's world as she regales her tales of performing during this glamorous era, her thrilling encounter with a gangster in the audience, and her travels with the Port Jackson Jazz Band. Get ready to be serenaded with Nellie’s favourite classics like ‘Dinah Lee’, ‘Stormy Weather’, and ‘Am I Blue’. Between the soulful melodies, hear her riveting stories, some heart-wrenchingly real and others brimming with humour, from her time on Sydney’s theatre circuit.
Sunday, 17th September 6 pm – 7 pm
Join us for early evening nibbles and drinks, as we settle back to hear from writers spanning multiple genres and practices and sensibilities with work they want to share.
Sunday, 17th September 7.30 pm to 9 pm
RSWWF Festival Director Augusta Supple brings you an evening with the iconic Judy Small, former judge of the Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Engage with her powerful folk melodies, each song echoing tales of social justice and chronicling intricate lives.
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