This month, get ready for an evening of gripping tales and hidden truths. From heart-wrenching confessions to jaw-dropping revelations, we've got it all. Join us as we shine a light on the stories that have been kept in the shadows for too long. Don't miss out – grab your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of storytelling!
Our performer line-up:
Team 20s: Imogen Breslin is a track and field athlete who specialises in the 100-metre hurdles. She recently completed dual Bachelor’s degrees in Security Studies and Law from Macquarie University. Her interests include philosophy, psychology and languages.
Team 30s: Summer Land has authored and ghostwritten more than ten books, including the recent true crime release The Last Victim, which she co-authored with Tracy Hall. Known for her sharp wit, intense curiosity and deeply empathetic nature, Summer is passionate about telling stories that inspire a more connected, compassionate and creative world.
Team 40s: Christine Shamista is a writer and poet of Sri Lankan Tamil heritage. She has worked in human rights across not-for-profit, government and philanthropy. She is passionate about storytelling and kindness, and leans towards optimism, good humour and cheekiness. She thinks women are tops and that life gets better with age.
Team 50s: Heather Cook is a chef and proud mom of three sons who has made Australia her home, despite her American roots. With years of experience running her own restaurant and catering business, Heather has cooked for many high-profile clients, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Her love of food, fun and bringing people together through unforgettable meals is at the heart of everything she does.
Team 60s: Dr Janet Peters is a lifelong LGBT activist, mother of two and stepmother to two more. She has a PhD and focuses on research and writing through her consulting firm, Mayfield Consulting Services.
Team 70s: Andreea Kindryd is an African-American-Australian storyteller and author of From Slavery to the Stars. She has attracted an astounding bunch of disrupters and influences, including American civil rights icons Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and the cast and crew of Star Trek. Her 1975 film Tjintu Pakani documents the revolution of traditional Australian performing arts, from playwright Jack Davis to Bangarra Dance Theatre.
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+.
This event is proudly presented by Generation Women Australia, founded by Donna Logue. The event will be hosted by Jen Ward. Generation Women was created by Georgia Clark.
THE BERESFORD
354 BOURKE ST, SURRY HILLS NSW 2016
DOORS AT 6.30 PM, SHOW AT 7 PM
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