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Sydney: The Harbour City. From its stunning beaches to its iconic landmarks, there's something magical about this place. This May, we're excited to bring together a bunch of storytellers who truly get what Sydney is all about. Get ready for an evening of real stories that capture the essence of our city. Come join us for a night of laughs, heartwarming moments, and a whole lot of Sydney spirit!Our performer line-up:
Team20s: Lucy Henderson is an up-and-coming comedian who recently returned from the debut tour of her show Comedy Cluedo, which sold out in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne. She looks forward to representing team 20s and recounting some hilarious stories about her life!
Team 30s: Maedah Najafi is a courageous woman who dared to challenge the status quo. As a devout Muslim, Maedah had always lived her life in accordance with religious principles and societal norms. However, her journey took a remarkable turn when she made the bold decision to remove her headscarf, defying the expectations imposed upon her. This courageous act set off a tumultuous chain of events, and Maedah found herself at a crossroads, navigating the delicate balance between tradition and self-discovery. Join us as Maedah shares her inspiring story of resilience, empowerment, and the pursuit of authenticity.
Team 40s: Loz Booth is a dynamic actor, content creator, aspiring screenwriter and advocate for inclusivity who passionately champions diversity in the Australian arts scene. Her mission is to shatter stereotypes, open minds, educate and tackle tough topics with love and humour.
Team 50s: Nicole Graham is a property buyer for people who want to avoid the limelight. In her spare time, she helps small charities find volunteers; serves on the management committee of Lillian Howell Project, a refuge for girls; and is an urban beekeeper. She also spends quite a bit of time trying to embarrass her children and is a collector of poo stories. (Poo is always funny.)
Team 60s: Gayle Kennedy is a member of the Wongaiibon clan of South West NSW. Gayle has published 13 books, including her book of poetry Koori Girl Goes Shoppin’, which was shortlisted for the David Uniapon Award. Gayle went on to win the award in 2006 with her book Me, Antman & Fleabag, which was also shortlisted for a Victorian Premier’s Literary Award and a Deadly Award. Gayle has presented at the Sydney Writers Festival, Brisbane Writers Festival, Wordstorm, local NAIDOC events and more.
Team 70s: Libby Darlison is a policy advisor and former academic driven by a passion for social justice and gender equality. She is founder of the Miller Group, a consultancy that has been guiding not-for-profit community services for 30 years in such areas as housing, disability and domestic violence. Libby was the first woman to sit on the Australian Institute of Sport Board and the Australian Sports Commission, and her fight for the rights of girls to play sport and be in control of their bodies led to international work with the UN, UNESCO and the International Olympic Committee.
Generation Women is an award-winning cross-generational storytelling night founded in New York in 2017, Sydney in 2018, and Melbourne in 2020. Each month, six women of note read an original piece on a theme. Of those women, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, her 60s, and her 70s+.
Hosted by Jen Ward. Produced by Donna Logue. Created by Georgia Clark.
THE BERESFORD
354 BOURKE STREET SURRY HILLS
DOORS AT 6.30 PM, SHOW AT 7 PM
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The Beresford, 354-356 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia,Sydney, Australia, Surry Hills
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