By Juliano Oliveira
Killarney is ready to board in a weekend of poetry, writing and performance, sharpening the senses of writers in the region.
On 6 and 7 of November, the rural town in the Southern Downs Region becomes the stage for the first-ever Killarney Story Weekend. An event where participants will improve their skills with the help of professional storytellers.
The Story Weekend will house a series of workshops on story-writing and poetry, presented by poet Anisa Nandaula and author & storyteller Jan-Andrew Henderson.
Ms Nandaula is an up and coming spoken word poet who recently appeared on ABC Artworks as part of the Brisbane Festival. At the same time, Mr Henderson is a very experienced author, editor and storyteller, having published 33 books.
“The Story Weekend will give people the opportunity to learn how to tell their stories, through poetry, writing or performance”, Event Coordinator Louise Brosnan explained.
“Everyone has a story. And the stories of real people can be the most fascinating and inspiring.”
Writer’s Dinner, a social event open to the community on Saturday 6 November, and the Performer’s Lunch, an open-mic event where outside storytellers and poets can perform, on Sunday 7 November will be offered as part of the event. To participate, performers can book in on 0408 248 128—tickets from $20 to $40.
“I am really proud of the line-up we have for our first Story Weekend. These presenters are usually travelling all around Australia and around the world, so we are very fortunate they are available to be part of this event”, Ms Brosnan said.
“The Killarney Bushfire Recovery Project team have been lucky to receive funding through the Australian and Queensland Government Disaster Recovery Arrangements to get this new event off the ground.”
The workshops and events will occur at the Killarney Senior Citizens Centre – 11 Ailanthus Street, Killarney Qld 4373.
