Wise Words – A Night of Intergenerational Storytelling

Image: by Laura Du Ve

An evening of intergenerational storytelling

Our annual sellout spoken word event Wise Words is back! Come join us for an evening of intergenerational storytelling.

Wise Words features a line-up of some of Australia's most prominent and talented LGBTIQ+ women and gender diverse folk.

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 line-up:

Krystal De Napoli (Gomeroi award-winning author, host Indigenuity 3RRR)
Mira Robertson (Grace & Marigold, Head On, Only the Brave )
Jax Bulstrode (writer and poet, Cul de Sac Rabbits)
Candy Bowers (Hot Brown Honey Burlesque)
Kate Rowe (Mardi Gras 78er, author How the F*ck Would I Know?)
Cherry Zheng  (winner Island Non-Fiction Prize)
Gabrielle Griffin and Simone O'Brien (Mutton, The Duo).

 

Food and refreshments (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) provided!

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Event & ticketing details

Accessibility

Audio Rating MEDIUM

Dates & Times

WHEN Thu 5 Feb 6:30-8:30pm

Tickets

FULL $10.00 - Refreshments provided
EARLY BIRD 15% off full price tickets on eligible events until 5pm 16 Dec 2025
3-SHOW 10% off full price tickets when booking 3 or more eligible events in one transaction
COMPANION Companion card holders are eligible to book an additional companion ticket - please contact [email protected] to arrange
BOOKING FEE $5.25 per transaction (not per ticket) for ticket sales via midsumma.org.au or 03 9296 6600

Location

75 Reid St

75 Reid St, Fitzroy North

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Tram

11 to stop 21 (Alfred Cres/St Georges Rd) | tram 96 to stop 17 (Reid St/Nicholson St)

Event notes

TARGET AUDIENCE

Lesbian, Bi+, Trans & Gender Diverse, Queer

INFO

Creative Development

WARNINGS

Strong language

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