Sydney, get ready! Brown Women Poetry is partnering with WestWords for an intimate evening of poetry and spoken word. Join us to share joy, pain and art together in a space held by sisterhood.

We welcome people of all genders and cultural heritages to attend this celebration of voice, vulnerability and strength. Families are welcome, parental guidance may be required for young children due to the mature themes of some poems.

Showcase

Doors will open at 6.30pm, get in quick for the best seats! WestWords is an easy walk from Parramatta Interchange, as well as several carparks.

When: 7pm - 8.30pm

Where: WestWords, 41 Hunter Street, Parramatta

Our host for the evening is the heartwarming Rupa Parthasarathy.

Afterparty

It wouldn’t be a South Asian gathering without food! After the show, you’re invited to join us to grab a bite to eat, toast to a good night and connect with these amazing women.

When: 8.30pm - 10.30pm

Where: Nautanki Sala, 79 Macquarie Street, Parramatta (just around the corner from WestWords)

Please note that food and drink are not included in the showcase ticket. Check out the dine-in menu.

About us

Brown Women Poetry is a creative production from the Australian South Asian Centre. We curate programming that showcases talent and creates an environment where South Asian women can thrive. We’re also a membership based community and create opportunities for our members to connect & further their impactful work.

Follow Brown Women Poetry for more poetry and event updates: https://www.instagram.com/brownwomenpoetry/

Follow Australian South Asian Centre to connect with other South Asian women: https://www.instagram.com/australiansouthasiancentre/

Our local partner

Westwords is a not-for-profit organisation that supports and showcases the diverse voices and stories of Western Sydney through writing programs, events, publications and prizes.

Whether you are a writer, reader, educator or lover of literature, Westwords has something for you.

Follow Westwords to dive into the local literary scene: https://www.instagram.com/westwordsws/

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