Salon Society by The Bookshop Darlinghurst at Pridefest

Tim Pocock in conversation with Sacha Horler

Tickets $20 (includes a glass of wine, a beer or soft drink)

About the Event:

This event is part of a series of in-conversation literary talks. The main conversation will be followed by an opportunity for audience members to ask questions, and then to meet the author at a book signing afterwards. Seating is unreserved.

Tim Pocock is already a triple threat – an actor, a singer and a pianist – but from late June he will also become known for being a published author. His book The Truth will set you Free: Growing Up Gay in Opus Dei will be published on the 25 June.

This event is an opportunity to hear Tim talk about his life - and in particular his upbringing in a deeply conservative Catholic family. His school had links to Opus Dei, he was encouraged to become a priest not an actor, and he even underwent gay conversion therapy.

Tim will be in conversation about this upbringing and also his career as a performer with acclaimed actor Sacha Horler. Sacha grew up in Darlinghurst and is starring alongside Tim in the upcoming indie noir film Body Blow.

About the Author:

Tim Pocock is an Australian actor, producer, musician and advocate originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. An award-winning pianist and singer, Tim began his career on the Sydney Opera House stage at a young age, before embarking on a successful career in the Film and Television industry. With credits including X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Home and Away, the multi-Logie-winning series Dance Academy and three-time AACTA-nominated film Godless: The Eastfield Exorcism, for which he also served as executive producer, Tim also stars in the upcoming noir thriller Body Blow, set for release in 2025. In recent years, Tim has set his sights on advocating for the LGBTIQ+ community, speaking out on institutionalised homophobia and playing an active part in recent legislative changes made in the NSW parliament's criminalisation of conversion therapy practices.

About Sacha Horler:

Sacha Horler is one of Australia’s most loved and respected actors working in film, TV and theatre. She had the unprecedented joy of winning two AFI actors awards on one night for the lead role in Praise and a supporting role in Soft Fruit. She won her third AFI award for best supporting actress in Travelling Light and has received AFI Award nominations for My Year without Sex, Secret Bridesmaids Business, Russian Doll and Grass Roots. Other film’s include Peter Rabbit, The Dressmaker and Stefan Elliott’s A Few Less Men. Television highlights include her latest role in Ladies in Black, Colin from Accounts, The Kettering Incident, Secret City, Love My Way, Offspring and Rake. Sacha started her career in the theatre and her credits include productions for the MTC. the Sydney Theatre Company, and Belvoir Theatre Company. She will next be seen in the upcoming independent feature film Body Blow with Tim Pocock, Tom Rogers and Paul Capsis. Sacha grew up in Darlinghurst, so she’s seen quite a bit…

Accessibility: The Substation can only be accessed via a steep flight of stairs. Should you have any concerns about accessing this venue, please contact jlowrencev@qtopiasydney.com.au