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Warrnambool Storytelling Festival 2023

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The third annual Warrnambool Storytelling Festival will bring together our rich and diverse community to tell fascinating, inspiring and evocative stories. Come to the 2023 Launch and find out more about this year’s great line up of events.

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FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD Walking Storytelling – THE WIZARD OF OZ
9 Jun - 2 Jul 2023
All day
Collins Bookstore, Liebig Street, Warrnambool
Throughout the festival, you can find clues to help you follow the yellow brick road.
9 Jun - 2 Jul 2023

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WARRNAMBOOL STORYTELLING FESTIVAL 2023 LAUNCH
9 Jun 2023
7:30 - 9:30pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
Singer-songwriter Lynny M is a rising talent in the folk and roots genre based in Warrnambool / Gunditjmara / Maar, who found her voice as a part of the local music community, taking part
9 Jun 2023

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Don Stewart and The Reformers - The Hope of Something Better
16 Jun 2023
7:30 - 9:00pm
Mozart Hall, 2 Gilles Street, Warrnambool
Hailing from Warrnambool, Victoria, songwriter, musician and producer, Don Stewart, has released an album called 'In the Hope of Something Better'.
16 Jun 2023

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YARNING WITH ROB LOWE: Framlingham Station
17 Jun 2023
10:30 - 11:30am
Warrnambool RSL, 1 Artillery Crescent, Warrnambool
Warrnambool’s history in the 1950s and 1960s was one characterised by racism, segregation, and the oppression and dispossession of Indigenous people.
17 Jun 2023

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THE SILENT PIANOS of Warrnambool and the Western District with Peter Humphreys
17 Jun 2023
2:00 - 3:00pm
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool
The Silent Pianos are those instruments that are no longer played. But while they might seem silent, they still have many stories to share.
17 Jun 2023

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Ben Witham & The Betty Band
17 Jun 2023
7:30 - 9:30pm
Lighthouse Theatre, Timor Street, Warrnambool
A captivating night of compelling original folk-rock, blues and jazz songs with one of the finest bands in town

Presented By: The Warrnambool Storytellying Festival
17 Jun 2023

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GOD’S STORY, MY STORY, OUR STORY
18 Jun 2023
10:30 - 11:30am
Warrnambool Uniting Church, 115 Koroit St
Hear stories of our faith, the scriptures and our community told at this church service, and take the opportunity to share some of yours.
18 Jun 2023

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‘LET’S TALK’ Human Library
18 Jun 2023
2:00 - 4:00pm
Mozart Hall, 2 Gilles Street, Warrnambool
LET’S TALK will be bringing their very own Human Library to Warrnambool as part of the Storytelling Festival.
18 Jun 2023

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THE STORY OF MRS SIBILLA KUCKS with Lorraine de Kok
20 Jun 2023
10:30am - 12:00pm
140 Liebig St & Flagstaff Hill, Warrnambool
A two-part talk about the life, business and family of Mrs Sibilla Kucks.
20 Jun 2023

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FRIENDS OF WARRNAMBOOL BOTANIC GARDENS Nature-based activities & Book Launch
20 Jun 2023
11:00am - 12:00pm
Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road, Warrnambool
Nature-based activities & Book Launch: ‘For Love of Nature’ by Donna Lumb
20 Jun 2023

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INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES: Stories of International Students in Warrnambool
20 Jun 2023
5:00 - 6:00pm
Deakin University Library
Showcasing the stories and experiences of three international students who have moved to Warrnambool from overseas to study at Deakin University.

FREE. Register via Deakin Uni website
20 Jun 2023

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FOLK VERSES OF THE WEST with Pauline Knox
22 Jun 2023
2:00 - 3:00pm
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, Merri Street, Warrnambool
Folk Verses of the West with Pauline Knox
22 Jun 2023

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THE CREATIVE PROCESS: Artists' Stories
22 Jun 2023
7:30 - 9:00pm
Merri View Gallery, 4 Coramba Court, Warrnambool
The South-West boasts a vibrant community of artists - we often see the results of their labour, but not the creative process behind it.
22 Jun 2023

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KOONTAPOOL YAKEEN: THE SOUTHERN RIGHT WHALE DREAMING STORIES
24 Jun 2023
10:00 - 11:00am
Gunditjmara Centre - Harris Street Reserve Harris St, Warrnambool
Come Wanga - Listen and rejoice in connection, learning about Koontapool Yakeeneeyt - Whale Dreaming told by local Cultural Knowledge Holder / Whale Dreaming Custodian / Water Defender, Y
24 Jun 2023

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DIRTY ANGEL COMEDY: Aidan Jones presents THE MORNING AFTER
25 Jun 2023
5:00 - 7:00pm
Mozart Hall, 2 Gilles Street, Warrnambool
Aidan quit drinking in 2019. He thought it would solve all of his problems – He was wrong.
25 Jun 2023

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THE CREATIVE PROCESS: Literary Panel
27 Jun 2023
7:30 - 9:00pm
Mozart Hall, 2 Gilles Street, Warrnambool
A panel of local literary experts discuss the creative process in writing.
27 Jun 2023

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HISTORY OF MAGIC TRICKS performed by Nick Thies
29 Jun 2023
2:00 - 3:00pm
Archie Graham Community Centre, 118 Timor Street, Warrnambool
In this ‘History of Magic’ Show, Dr Nick performs a variety of mystifying magic and reflect on the tricks and triumphs of magicians from the past.
29 Jun 2023

1712

RADIO THEATRE - Goon Show: The Ghost Writers of Finchley
1 Jul 2023
2:45 - 4:00pm
Mozart Hall, 2 Gilles Street, Warrnambool
In his latest contribution to the Radio play genre, Philip Liebelt has compiled a Goon Show exploring the connections of Goon luminaries (and some other famous people, like the local MP) with the L
1 Jul 2023

1713

Die Waarheid oor Duiwe (The Truth About Doves)
1 Jul 2023
7:30 - 8:30pm
Wyton Theatre, Emmanuel College 37 Ardlie St, Warrnambool
A musical performance for voice, piano and flute featuring 13 poems – nine of which were set to music by Karien Sinclair – from Gisela Ullyatt’s first and only published poetry collection.
1 Jul 2023

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OPEN MIC EVENT
2 Jul 2023
3:00 - 5:00pm
Warrnambool RSL, 1 Artillery Crescent, Warrnambool
This is an opportunity for anyone to share a story, or a poem, sing a song, or share with us through whatever medium, as a way to take part in our 2023 Storytelling Festival.
2 Jul 2023

Warrnambool City Council

PO Box 198, 25 Liebig Street, Warrnambool Victoria 3280
Phone: 1300 003 280 (local call) or (03) 5559 4800
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