rewire@wireless-hill - Writing for Storytelling Performance in April, and May 2025

Melville’s Wireless Hill stands as a symbol for our enduring human drive to communicate and connect. Long before the advent of modern technology, the indigenous Beeliar people recognised the hill's vantage point, calling it Yagan Geninny - The long-necked turtle looking.

German theatre artist Ralf and Japanese musician Sanshi each have their personal story which connects them with Wireless Hill and its history. As performing artists, they want to share this experience with an audience by presenting The Caller, a performance commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, from May 8th-11th. They also want to encourage Melville residents to write and share their own stories.

The Course in April:

Tuesday, April 1st, 6pm-8pm at Wireless Hill Museum

Tuesdays, April 8th and 15th, 6pm-8pm at A H Bracks Library PLEASE NOTE THE DIFFERENT ADDRESS FOR THESE 2 WORKSHOPS

Alan Hancock, creative writing expert, will lead a group through the process of crafting and scripting a story. The group will learn how to write a memory piece and shape it for presentation. Inspired by true events or fictional, these texts should have a personal touch and reflect on aspects of the rich history of Wireless Hill – its significance to the Beeliar people, its role as the Applecross Wireless Station (opened September 1912), its use during two World Wars, and its importance to the Melville community today. Also, wireless communication and its fast-developing technology are relevant topics for all of us. We want particularly Melville’s young generation to contribute stories around that subject.

Coaching and Storytelling Performances

Saturday May 10th, 4pm-6pm at Wireless Hill Museum

Sunday May 11th, 4pm-6pm at Wireless Hill Museum

Four stories will be chosen for presentation. Each of the storytellers will get an hour of coaching by Alan and performer and director Ralf Rauker. The project will also involve musician Sanshi who will support each story with his inspiring musical improvisations during rehearsals and presentations on May 10th and 11th. The Melville community and a wider audience will be invited to these performances at Wireless Hill, 4-5pm, followed by The Caller, 5-6pm, on both days.