Event and Ticketing Details
Dates & Times
Tuesday 23 April
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
Studying a book or film can be a short-cut to consigning it to boredom. But our Texts in the City series – a gift to students, their teachers and lifelong learners – brings the VCE English and Literature lists to life.
Each week, our hosts – authors Lili Wilkinson and Tony Birch – will interview experts intimately familiar with the texts, unearthing those hidden gems that could help your essay shine.
This week, we delve into One Night the Moon, Rachel Perkins' 2001 film set in the Australian outback, with Tony Birch and Kaarin Fairfax.
Featuring
Kaarin Fairfax
Kaarin grew up in the theatre at the feet of her father, George Fairfax, as he acted and directed shows at St. Martin’s - then called the Little Theatre. It was during this time that her passion and wonder for the magic of theatre, acting and the arts was ignighted.
After leaving school, Kaarin became an actor and performer, touring Australia for the next 15 years in theatre, film, TV, radio and singing in bands.
She moved to America for a few years with her husband and children, and started directing friends’ shows in Los Angeles.
Once back in Australia, Kaarin re-established her career, directing lots of wonderful theatre, and acting whenever she could. She was lucky enough to work with her family on One Night The Moon, spending two months filming in the Kimberly and homeschooling her children. It was a dream project, bringing together all that she loves.
Tony Birch
Tony Birch is the author of four novels, five short fiction collections, and two poetry books. His most recent book is the novel, Women and Children (UQP).
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