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The Twits
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
The Twits
Roald Dahl’s The Twits return to our stage these school holidays to delight and disgust in equal measure.
NAIDOC Week 2025 at the MCA
Museum of Contemporary Art
Community & causes
NAIDOC Week 2025 at the MCA
Celebrate the strength, vision and legacy of young First Nations leaders with a week-long program.
Online: Edit Your Manuscript for Success
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Edit Your Manuscript for Success
Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.
Online Feedback: Children’s Books
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Online Feedback: Children’s Books
Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Online Feedback: Creative Non-Fiction
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Online Feedback: Creative Non-Fiction
Zoya Patel will provide feedback on your creative non-fiction work, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Online Feedback: Poetry
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Online Feedback: Poetry
Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Beginner bookbinding workshop for ages 7-13
Ultimo
Children & family
Beginner bookbinding workshop for ages 7-13
It’s easy, creative and totally addictive
Online: Novel Writing from Idea to Manuscript
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Online: Novel Writing from Idea to Manuscript
Join Pamela Cook to learn critical skills involved in the entire novel writing process.
Changing Paddington Landscape
Paddington Library
Talks, courses & workshops
Changing Paddington Landscape
Dr Helen Armstrong AM explores the changing Paddington landscape and sustaining Paddington’s character.
Ben's Book Club | 'Lyrebird' by Jane Caro
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Ben's Book Club | 'Lyrebird' by Jane Caro
During this book club, guests will have the opportunity to ask questions and enjoy a bookish discussion
Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History
Chau Chak Wing Museum
Community & causes
Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History
A presentation by Dr Edwin Rose and overview of his new book, Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History
City of Sydney online book club: NAIDOC Week
Online
Tours & experiences
City of Sydney online book club: NAIDOC Week
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
2025 Kids and YA Festival
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
2025 Kids and YA Festival
Showcasing Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming writers and dearly loved authors.
Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals
James Jiang will help participants refine their pitches to literary journals.
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
Sydney Opera House
Theatre, dance & film
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings
A rich exploration of human nature
Writing Speculative Fiction
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Writing Speculative Fiction
Join JS Breukelaar to develop the skills and confidence you need to make your speculative fiction stand out.
Readers – Books and Conversation with Lev Grossman
Petersham Bowling Club
Talks, courses & workshops
Readers – Books and Conversation with Lev Grossman
A monthly series with authors about their latest work, their body of work, writing process and ideas that inspire them.
City of Sydney online book club: Science Week
Online
Talks, courses & workshops
City of Sydney online book club: Science Week
If you love books, this is a great opportunity to connect with other readers online and find literary inspiration.
Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader
Lilyfield
Talks, courses & workshops
Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader
Petronella McGovern will teach you how to link your characters and plot, and keep your story moving.
Creative Tunnel bookbinding workshop
Ultimo
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative Tunnel bookbinding workshop
A journey through three-dimensional storytelling
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