Get ready to swoon and giggle as our storytellers share their ‘meet cutes’ — those serendipitous, sometimes awkward moments that sparked new relationships. From romantic fumbles and instant friendships to hilarious first impressions, these tales remind us that love often comes wrapped in laughter. Come for the feels, stay for the heart-fluttering moments and life changing connections that remind us why first encounters matter.
Our performer line-up:
Team 20s: Jazz Frost is a proud queer writer and creator from Lutruwita/Tasmania who now calls Naarm/Melbourne home. They have published a book of poetry, been in art exhibitions and facilitated expressive art groups. Their passion lies in using art to improve mental health — and they have a story to tell.
Team 30s: Tigist Kebede is a passionate counsellor, community leader and advocate for mental health equity. She’s the co-founder of Pola Practice, working to ensure marginalised identities have access to world-class support. She is also co-chair of the African Communities Advisory Committee and was a finalist for the Victorian African Refugee Awards. She’s known for her straight-talking style, infectious laugh and dedication to creating spaces of healing and empowerment.
Team 40s: Devi (Dee) Palanisamy is a multicultural storyteller based in Melbourne. She weaves her Singaporean-Tamil background in telling Asian folktales and stories to children and adult audiences. Dee is also a coach/trainer and is grateful to connect with people and different communities through stories.
Team 50s: Hilary Harper has been a writer and broadcaster for over 30 years, covering everything from traffic reporting to health, science, finance, education, relationships — everything that affects us personally and collectively. Her life goal is to one day own enough bookshelves. She's your daily guide to programming on ABC Radio National.
Team 60s: Nicky Barry is a standup comedian from Naarm/Melbourne. She’s also a storyteller par excellence, fulltime goddess and mother to four wonderful kidults. Nicky has worked for many years in projects supporting marginalised communities. She is a founding member of the Comedy Women’s Association and a passionate practitioner of wanton misbehaviour. Nicky will celebrate her 60th this year.
Team 70s: Dr Paula Durance lives in Newstead, Central Victoria, following a long career as teacher and academic at institutions in Victoria and Queensland. Her PhD thesis examined the relationship between international students and their contribution to place. Most recently, she’s been doing her own creative writing and volunteer work for local community activities.
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, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, her 60s and her 70s+.
Hosted by Rebecca Lister. Produced by Donna Logue, Hopepunk Productions. Created by Georgia Clark.
7-11 DAWSON ST, BRUNSWICK VIC 3056
DOORS AT 6.30 PM, SHOW AT 7 PM
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