13-29 May 2022
shifting sands
Held over three weekends each May, the Queenscliffe Literary Festival is a celebration of Australian writers, books and ideas in a program of events designed to entertain and stimulate.
Our theme for 2022 is Shifting Sands. As we continue to navigate an uncertain world, we welcome the insights and wisdom of our finest writers and thinkers to help us keep our footing.
Begun in 2015, the festival is run by a voluntary committee of management as a not-for-profit incorporated association. All participants in the program are paid fees based on the Australian Society of Authors recommended rates.
The Borough of Queenscliffe is delighted to support the Queenscliffe Literary Festival, which has become an important cultural event for locals and visitors alike. Best wishes to all participants and audiences for an engaging and enjoyable series of events.
Mayor, Cr Ross Ebbels, Borough of Queenscliffe
Featured Events
Sunday 29 May
A Rich Inner Life
11.00am
$25 / $18 conc.
Charlotte Wood (The Luminous Solution) shares what artists can teach us about inspiration and hard work, and how to find courage during difficult times.
Charlotte Wood in conversation with Sophie Cunningham
Sunday 29 May
Funny As …
4.00pm
Point Lonsdale Primary School Hall
$25 / $18 conc.
Hear from brilliant Melbourne writers Toni Jordan (Dinner with the Schnabels), Katherine Collette (The Competition) and Jacquie Byron (Happy Hour) on how they mine modern life for comedy.
Toni Jordan, Katherine Collette, Jacquie Byron Chair: Lyn Yeowart
Saturday 28 May
Queenscliff in Truth and Fiction
4.00pm
Queenscliff Town Hall
$25 / $18 conc.
Playwright Hannie Rayson and ABC broadcaster Michael Cathcart take you on a literary journey through Queenscliff’s past and present, from the story of William Buckley, and The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, through to more recent tales of crime and romance.
Michael Cathcart and Hannie Rayson
Kindly supported by Kerleys Coastal Real Estate.
Venues
- Basil’s Farm
43-53 Nye Road
Swan Bay - The Breeze
55 Saltbush Circuit
Point Lonsdale - Point Lonsdale
Primary School Hall
22 Bowen Road
Point Lonsdale - Lighthouse Collective
11 Kirk Road
Point Lonsdale - Queenscliff Town Hall
50 Learmonth Street
Queenscliff - 360Q Restaurant
2 Wharf St E
Queenscliff - Uniting Church
85 Hesse St
Queenscliff
COVID Safe
For the safety of our audience, presenters and volunteers, the QLF adheres to Victorian Government COVIDSafe guidelines. Please check our website or subscribe to our newsletter for related updates. We will refund the ticket price for any COVID-19 related cancellation by QLF or if you must cancel for COVID-19 related reasons.
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