Perth Writers Festival :: The Moth
Image: Dan Kennedy
Urban Storytelling
Stories at The Moth is New York's hottest and hippest literary ticket
WALL STREET JOURNAL
What has rapidly become one of the hottest events in town ... the Moth is an evening of unashamedly old-fashioned storytelling ... the performances are enthralling, funny and moving, with a typical New York intensity
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Everyone has a favourite ghost story, break-up story or hard-luck story that they love to share, embellish and repeat. Now there's an organisation dedicated to rekindling the art and magic of storytelling - The Moth, New York's hottest literary phenomenon.
Featuring five storytellers who spellbind with ten-minute tales, this is storytelling at its old-fashioned best. Without notes or script, the master storytellers weave their narratives around a central theme.
Hosted by Dan Kennedy, McSweeney's contributor and author of Loser Goes First and the recently published Rock On. Also featuring some of the best wordsmiths in town for the Festival.
Full line-up released in December.
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Sat 23 Feb, 8.30pm
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Octagon Theatre, UWA
Address: The University of Western Australia
Stirling Hwy, CrawleyPhone: (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 $35
- Friends $32
Festival Info
6488 5555
Other Info
Includes a glass of beer, wine or soft drink
Octagon Theatre, UWA