Squatting with John Safran

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John Safran recounts his time squatting in a celebrity’s abandoned mansion

On the page and on the small screen, John Safran is known for pushing boundaries – his own, other people’s and society’s – to examine big questions about life and belief from an utterly original perspective.  

The writer and filmmaker’s new book, Squat, recounts his stranger-than-fiction experience travelling to Los Angeles and squatting at a well-known celebrity’s mansion (identity to be revealed). With the celebrity’s promotion of Hitler as a kick-off point, Safran explores threads of Jewishness, identity and belonging – topics that couldn’t hit closer to home. 

In conversation with host Mahmood Fazal, Safran will delve into the absurdity and profundity of squatting amidst luxury.

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Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Thursday 24 October
6.30pm-7.30pm

Tickets

$64.00
Full + Book 
$55.00
Concession + Book 
$55.00
Under 30 + Book 
$29.00
Full 
$20.00
Concession 
$20.00
Under 30 

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Location

The Wheeler Centre

176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Accessibility

Accessible toilets available

Assistive Listening

Auslan interpreting available by-request

Companion tickets available

Registered Assistance Animals welcome

Wheelchair accessible

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Additional Notes

John will be signing books after the event.

 

The bookseller for this event is Readings.

Pre-purchased books can be collected from the Readings pop up shop at the event. If you are no longer able to attend the event, you may be able to arrange to collect your book from Readings State Library Victoria up to 7 days after the event. Books cannot be posted.

A refund for the book may also be offered up to 72 hours after the event. Following these time periods, book collection or reimbursement cannot be guaranteed. Please contact ticketing@wheelercentre.com for further information.