Join three outstanding literary presenters in the historic and atmospheric Castlemaine Court House for a memorable and moving part-debate, part-discussion of To Kill A Mockingbird.
Bowie Bookathon is a commemoration and sharing of David Bowie’s taste in literature. To celebrate his ultimate booklist and the legendary man himself, we have set ourselves the challenge of reading as many of Bowie’s favourite reads as possible.
Henry Handel Richardson: Great Australian Novelist?
This incisive discussion about the novel and its fascinating author will be conducted with eminent writer and traveller Robyn Davison and writer, blogger and editor Angela Meyer.
7 @ 11 will give new insight into the work of artists already featured in this year’s Castlemaine State Festival, together with our best and brightest raconteurs, thinkers and authors.
Through witty rhyme, Telia Nevile embarks on a 50-minute monologue about a pretentious but isolated word-nerd who tires of the way everyone celebrates beauty over intelligence
Highly acclaimed historian and author Robyn Annear tells stories gleaned from 19th-century Australian newspapers in a relaxed, intimate and informative session.
Viewshed takes the form of a conversation about elements of the Australian landscape, and the ways in which they may have influenced rural Australian literature.
