Overview

The ancient art of storytelling comes to life on the stage when six storytellers from different walks of life share a true and deeply personal story.

Theme for the evening

From Forrest Gump-" Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you'll get"

About the night

The venue, Bucketty’s Brewing Co. Brookvale, is a warm and friendly environment, where you can mingle with friends, make new friends, relax with a beer, enjoy a meal and be entertained by the eclectic and talented storytellers. This event connects the community through the sharing of real stories. Enjoy drama, laughter and sometimes tears and have a chance to be a part of something different here on the Northern Beaches.

Please Note: Venue will be open from 5.15pm allowing time for you to order a meal and have a drink before the entertainment commences at 7pm sharp.

About the New Venue - Bucketty's Brewing Co, Brookvale

There is so much to learn about Bucketty's and its humble beginnings. It's a family owned business with much blood, sweat and tears making it what it is today.

I can't think of a better place for Story Room Aus to call home, after-all beer and stories are like peas in a pod, they just fit perfectly.

https://www.buckettys.com.au/p...

The Food

Check out the menu. You certainly won't starve to death while you listen to some great stories. We are however trying to learn how many people might buy meals, as Nick the owner will open the food truck especially for us.

Check out the menu....https://www.buckettys.com.au/p...

How to get to Bucketty's

The B1 will drop you on Pittwater Road, not far from Warringah Mall. It is a short walk down Orchard Road to number 26.

If you drive there is loads of free parking in the surrounding streets of Brookvale.

NB: If you going to have a few drinks, be sure to nominate a designated driver or grab a taxi or an uber. Safe travels

Because Everyone has a story!

Journal/Instructional Bookmark now available for purchase at the checkout

So you have been coming along to Story Room Aus and you think that perhaps one day you might like to share a story or perhaps you are considering writing your memoir sometime in the future to share with your family and friends. After searching for months I came across a beautiful aluminium covered journal. I purchased it and have been recording events that happen each day, week or month in my life. I came to the conclusion that others might like to do the same. After all journalling is not only therapeutic, it helps you recall events in your life and when it comes to writing your memoir the journal will be a wonderful help. Purchase one at the checkout and we will have it at the door waiting for you at the next Story Room Aus (available in silver and gold) Meet the Storytellers (In no particular order)

Meet the Storytellers (in no particular order)

Anita Jacoby

As a leading advocate for women in media and leadership, many will know Anita Jacoby for her success as one of Australia’s most distinguished television producers. Having senior roles on some of Australia’s most credible and cutting-edge programs – from The Gruen Transfer to Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, 60 Minutes to The Today Show, Sunday and Hungry Beast, Anita’s wealth of experience saw her headhunted to lead the Australian arm of one of the largest television production companies in the world, ITV Studios.

Her work has received numerous AFI/AACTA awards, a Logie, Human Rights and Asia Broadcasting Union Awards. In 2019, Anita was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

Alan Riva

Alan invites you to look a little deeper, live a little more present and to discover the joy of a life through your purpose. He is an author, speaker, conscious leadership coach, advisor for environmental and social impact businesses and father of two children.

As a coach, Alan draws on his experience living in the Himalayas, his learning from ancient cultures and from the transformative experiences of time deep in nature. His approach fuses traditional mindfulness practices with the day-to-day experiences balancing parenting with advising local and international purpose-led business, not for profit and social enterprises.

On another note, Alan is running one of the world’s first circular economy health drink businesses.

Cameron Daddo

Cameron Daddo has been playing in the entertainment industry since the mid-80’s, which sounds like a long time ago but it doesn’t necessarily feel it.

From acting, producing, directing in film and television, to musical theatre, comedic and dramatic plays, radio and TV host/ podcaster and as an award winning singer/ songwriter. His career continues to be diverse and varied.

After twenty-five years living and working in Los Angeles, where he worked with film legends George Lucas and David Lynch and starred in many primetime US TV shows, Cameron is happy to be home again, living on Aussie soil.

You can hear him nightly weaving loves songs and dedications on Smooth Fm and on demand in his podcast Separate Bathrooms.

Treble Makers

Treble Makers are Kylie, Geesje, Ashley & Sharon. Four local ladies that all sing with the Northern Beaches Chorus and joined in this current line up during covid in 2020 to enjoy fabulous harmonies and the joy of song. In September 2022 they represented region 34 as contestant 10 in the Sweet Adelines International Quartet contest in Phoenix, Arizona USA. This honour came after achieving the 2nd place medal in the 2022 region 34 quartet contest with a personal best score of and winning the Wendy Middleton most improved quartet award. They are now in the top 40 quartets within Sweet Adelines International and as their name suggests, also enjoy making trouble! Treble Makers Quartet have also placed 5th in the 2019 Sweet Adelines International Regional Contest in Hobart which was their first-ever regional contest medal and performed on the parade of champions show. In 2021, they achieved 2nd place in the Sydney Eisteddfod small vocal groups competition. In may 2017 they won the invitation category for female quartets of barbershop harmony Australia’s Eastern Region Competition in Sydney. The quartet entertained the audience at the embrace life, live life women’s health and wellbeing festival at Harbord Diggers Club and added festive sparkle to a Christmas shopping evening at Alfresco Emporium in Collaroy. They’ve performed at Glen Street Theatre, Belrose in champagne & roses, at the Concourse, Chatswood in the acappella factor and at the Novotel Hotel in Manly. Treble Makers were finalists in the short+sweet voices festival at the Concourse Theatre in Chatswood in March 2015.

Michael Bradley

Michael Bradley is a lawyer and writer. He is managing partner of Marque Lawyers in Sydney,
where he practices in media and human rights law. He is heavily involved in advocacy for sexual
violence survivors and reform in that area, as a director of the Rape and Sexual Assault
Research and Advocacy Initiative and The Grace Tame Foundation.
Michael is a widely published author, a regular columnist for Crikey and has had three books
published: Coniston, a history of the last massacre of Aboriginal people in 1928; System Failure:
the Silencing of Rape Survivors; and Saving My Family, the story of the rescue of a Uyghur
family from China, a case on which he worked.