Perth Writers Festival :: America

America - the world's greatest democracy and only superpower is a nation of contrast and contradictions. Is it the leader of the free world, or an isolationist society turning away from the world's problems? Post Katrina and Kyoto and now increasingly isolated in Iraq, what is the future for the United States?

Three authors with very different experiences of the US reflect on the state of the union: Vanity Fair editor at large, Cullen Murphy, considers the similarities of the US to that other great empire, Rome. Don Watson, in a deeply personal and reflective journey through America, explores religion and race, politics and people. Finally, veteran journalist Michael Gawenda's experience of living in George Bush's USA is fascinating and insightful, part memoir and part reflection on his connection with America going back to childhood.

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• Struggling US faces the dangers that toppled Rome, says commentator :: The West Australian :: 22 Feb 2008

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• When

  Fri 22 Feb, 6.30pm *
  

  
  

  * Captioned performance for the hearing impaired - please advise if a captioned seat is required when booking.

• Where

   Octagon Theatre, UWA

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  Octagon Theatre, UWA

  Address: The University of Western Australia
  Stirling Hwy, Crawley

  Phone: (08) 9380 2691

  The Octagon Theatre is an intimate thrust stage venue seating 658 to 758 patrons.

  The theatre was designed with advice from Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the founding director of Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Canada, and was based on the design of the Stratford Festival Theatre. The Octagon can be used for music, dance, drama, comedy and public lectures.
  
  Transport
  Located at the University of WA Campus on Stirling Highway, and is serviced by buses on both Stirling Highway and Mounts Bay Road. There is a set down / pick up point behind the theatre suitable for cars, taxis, maxi taxis & small buses. Enter off Hackett Drive adjacent to University House.
  Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13
  
  Parking
  Ticketed parking is available on campus. Charges may apply. Free parking is available in the evenings and weekends.
  
  Access
  For access information visit the Department of Culture and the Arts website.

• Price

  • Standard $20
  • Friends $18

• Festival Info

  6488 5555