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The Twits

The Twits

Roald Dahl’s The Twits return to our stage these school holidays to delight and disgust in equal measure.
Today 11.30am to 2pm
NAIDOC Week 2025 at the MCA

NAIDOC Week 2025 at the MCA

Celebrate the strength, vision and legacy of young First Nations leaders with a week-long program.
Today 10am to 5pm
Online: Edit Your Manuscript for Success

Online: Edit Your Manuscript for Success

Pamela Hewitt will walk you through the next stage of your writing journey.
Today 12am to 1pm
Online Feedback: Children’s Books

Online Feedback: Children’s Books

Belinda Murrell will provide feedback on your writing for children, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Tomorrow
Online Feedback: Creative Non-Fiction

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.
Tomorrow
Online Feedback: Poetry

Online Feedback: Poetry

Fiona Wright will provide feedback on your poetry, enabling you to hone your skills over five months.
Tomorrow
Online: Novel Writing from Idea to Manuscript

Online: Novel Writing from Idea to Manuscript

Join Pamela Cook to learn critical skills involved in the entire novel writing process.
16 Jul 2025
Changing Paddington Landscape

Changing Paddington Landscape

Dr Helen Armstrong AM explores the changing Paddington landscape and sustaining Paddington’s character.
17 Jul 2025
Ben's Book Club | 'Lyrebird' by Jane Caro

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
22 Jul 2025
Reading the World: British Practices of Natural History

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
24 Jul 2025
City of Sydney online book club: NAIDOC Week

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.
31 Jul 2025
2025 Kids and YA Festival

2025 Kids and YA Festival

Showcasing Australia’s most exciting up-and-coming writers and dearly loved authors.
9 Aug 2025
Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals

Seminar: Pitching to Literary Journals

James Jiang will help participants refine their pitches to literary journals.
14 Aug 2025
Writing Speculative Fiction

Writing Speculative Fiction

Join JS Breukelaar to develop the skills and confidence you need to make your speculative fiction stand out.
16 Aug 2025
Readers – Books and Conversation with Lev Grossman

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.
28 Aug 2025
City of Sydney online book club: Science Week

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.
28 Aug 2025
Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader

Writing Thrillers: How to Hook your Reader

Petronella McGovern will teach you how to link your characters and plot, and keep your story moving.
30 Aug 2025