Storytellers Festival

Storytellers Festival

Stories that spark imagination

Festival Program & Timetable

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This year it will be held at The Literature Centre in Fremantle, on Sunday 24  November from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Join us for a day of captivating storytelling and creative workshops for all ages! This free event showcases the best of Western Australian storytelling across genres and platforms.

The festival promises an unforgettable experience for every family member with FREE workshops led by renowned West Australian storytellers, including Wadjuk Ballardong-Yued-Noongar Traditional Owner and author Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, New York Times bestselling cartoonist Gavin Aung Than, and New Nausea's songwriter and musician Albert Pritchard, plus nature play & craft sessions with local occupational therapist Cath Fitz.

Bookings are essential! Click 'Get Tickets' and register for every workshop you wish to attend. Each session is limited, and every adult and child must register for a ticket for entry.

Enjoy exploring our full bookshop and art for sale. Book signing is happening throughout the day by our published presenters. EFTPOS will be available.

Remember to bring your own snacks and water bottles, with water refilling stations conveniently located around the Centre. Plus The Little Sunshine Coffee Caravan will be selling hot & cold drinks and light refreshments!

For detailed information on each workshop, please visit our website - The Literature Centre's Storytellers Festival

This event will be photographed and video recorded. By registering for a ticket, you agree to your image being used in The Literature Centre materials and communications to promote future events and funding applications. If you have any concerns or prefer not to be photographed, please contact us at the email address below or let our staff know on the day of the event.

For any questions, please email us at info@thelitcentre.org.au

Get to know The Storyteller's

Cheryl Kickett-Tucker, a children’s author and educator of the Wadjuk-Ballardong-Yued Noongar people, infuses her storytelling with cultural depth and heart. Her tales of identity, resilience, and community create a bridge to Aboriginal culture for young readers, sparking curiosity and connection. Alongside her writing, Cheryl champions Aboriginal perspectives in schools, enriching classrooms and inspiring authentic voices. 

Meet Albert Pritchard, a Fremantle-based musician and music educator bridging local and global musical landscapes. As the principal songwriter for indie-rock project New Nausea, he collaborates with diverse musicians in Western Australia and beyond. Inspired by legends like Bob Dylan and Elliot Smith, Albert intricately weaves lyrics and melody, inviting listeners on a heartfelt journey of emotion and connection.

Gavin Aung Than is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who traded the corporate grind for his true passion: cartooning. After eight years in graphic design, he sold his house to pursue a creative path that led to the beloved Zen Pencils, the middle-grade graphic novel series Super Sidekicks, and the charming Baa Baa Black Belt picture book series.

Cath Fitz, an Occupational Therapist with 20+ years' experience, is a passionate advocate for nature as a gateway to wellbeing and creative learning. Raised in WA's country towns, she understands the magic of open skies and wild spaces, and today, she brings this passion to Western Australian children and families in every setting. Living on Whadjuk Nyoongar Boodja (Perth, WA), she weaves nature play into her work, sparking resilience, curiosity, and kindness in those she guides to reconnect with the world outside.

Storytellers Festival is a free community event made possible with the generous support of Lotterywest.