FRIDAY 9TH
AUGUST: THE REX CINEMA
Sweeney Of The Birds
What is madness, when the sane are
slaughtering one another? Sweeney of the Birds is based on an ancient Irish
epic, centring around King Sweeney, who in the thick of battle ‘levitates in a
frantic cumbersome motion, like a bird of the air’. Performed by Andrew
McKenna.
Bookings: 0423 934 192
Where: The Rex Cinema, in the
Arcade
When: Friday 9th
August
Time : 8-9pm
Cost: $15/$10
SATURDAY 10TH
AUGUST: THE REX CINEMA
Storytelling Australia presents - Alex Dawia
– from Bougainville
Healer, storyteller and social activist,
Alex Dawia shares folktales from his homeland and tells the inspiring story of
how the humble vanilla bean has brought new hope to his community.
Where: The Rex Cinema
When: Saturday 10th
August
Time: 10.30-11.30 am
Cost: Adults $5 Children
free
Kamishibai Stories - Jackie Kerin
Hailing from 1920′s Japan, the Kamishibai
storyteller would strap a small wooden stage to their bicycle with illustrated
cards and trays of handmade sweets, pedaling from town to town with tales of
adventure.
Join storyteller Jackie Kerin as she
revives this sweet experience with her Kamishibai rig and enjoy tasty tales
from all over the world. Brought to you by Storytelling Australia (Vic)
Where: The Rex Festival Hub
When: Saturday 10th
August
Time : 11am1pm
Cost : Gold coin
A Sheltering Spirit - Andrew McKenna
and Caithlin Meave
Tales and songs of love and loss
A woman braves a crazed wolf to save her
lover; a gorgeous poetic vision of The Dream of Angus, where a young man is
plagued by dreams of a girl and wakes each morning with a white feather on his
chest; and a father lost to the river for ever … Andrew McKenna and Caithlin
Meave perform stories and songs about great acts, noble deeds and people going
to the edge for love.
Bookings: 0423 934 192
Where: The Rex Cinema, in the
Arcade
When Saturday 10th
August
Time 9.30pm10.30am
Cost :
$15/$10
SUNDAY 11TH
AUGUST: THE REX CINEMA
Children’s Storytelling with Andrew McKenna
Where: The Rex Festival Hub
When: Sunday 11th
August
Time: 11.30am
Cost: Gold Coin
The Inaugural Maurice May Story Slam
Patriarch of Captains Creek organic farm
and a natural born storyteller, Maurice May’s passion for the environment has
been passed on to his granddaughter Stephanie Hodgins May. To honour his memory
she’s looking for your story of the land and environment.5 minutes per story, 3
guest judges from the audience, great prizes and glory, supporting Stephanie’s
Federal campaign for the Greens.
Register for Story Slam by Aug 9 with Anne
E Stewart anne@anneestewart.com.au
Where: The Rex Festival Hub
When Sunday 11th
August
Time 12-2pm
Cost $5
Children’s Storytelling - Fairy Lou and Matteo
Storytelling Australia (Vic) presents two
of the finest fairies in the business. Fairy Lou is always ready with
her wand, wishes and stardust and Matteo has been variously described as a
genie, a funky pirate or a gypsy. Even the grownups will love them.
Don’t miss two of Australia’s premier
storytellers at this year’s Words in Winter Festival!
Where: The Rex Festival Hub
When: Sunday 11th
August
Time:
3pm
Cost : Gold Coin
See complete Words in Winter program HERE
