Opening Address presented by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
One of the most applauded new voices in fiction, Nigerian writer and
Orange Prize-winner Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie presented the 2009 Opening
Address entitled The Danger of a Single Story.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Wednesday, May 20 2009.
The main speech begins approximately 4 minutes into the recording.
Tom Gilling and Clive Small’s Smack Express is the true crime story that was a primary source for Underbelly II. Journalists Robert Wainwright and Paola Totaro have brought the back-story to Martin Bryant to life in Born and Bred. They talk about documenting the darker side of human nature with Jason Wilson.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Thursday, May 21 2009.
The Baader Meinhof Complex: Stefan Aust in Conversation
The Baader Meinhof Group turned to terrorism in the ‘70s to fight against perceived imperialism and the lingering spectre of the Nazis. Stefan Aust co-wrote the film The Baader Meinhof Complex and the book of the same name. He talks about the enduring significance of Baader Meinhof and our continued fascination with their campaign with Martina Mollering.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Friday, May 22 2009.
The role of friendship in writing a biography is an interesting one, bringing with it both advantages and disadvantages. Brian Dibble and Michelle McDonald both knew their subjects well. They discuss whether or not intimate knowledge of a person gives the writer truer, less conjectured access to what is below the surface. Chaired by Peter FitzSimons.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Friday, May 22 2009.
Listen to the whispers, lilts and cadences of the writer's voice in a selection of readings from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Tash Aw, Mohammed Hanif, Cees Nooteboom and Philipp Meyer. Chaired by Annette Shun Wah.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Saturday, May 23 2009.
From the early, coruscating sensations of Don's Party and The Removalists to the annual smash-hits like Emerald City and Brilliant Lies, David Williamson's plays have been the way Australians have known themselves. His life has been as engaged and interesting as his art; he has been friend to most of the significant artistic and political figures of his generation. In conversation with Andrew Upton, David Williamson shares a lifetime of passion.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Sunday, May 24 2009.
Shaking the Kaleidoscope or the Religious Situation of Our Time
In 2000 Richard Holloway resigned as bishop of Edinburgh in the Scottish Episcopal Church. He now describes himself as a "Christian agnostic". He was Gresham Professor of Divinity in the City of London
and remains a Fellow of the Royal Society. Holloway has written for many newspapers in Britain including The Times, Guardian, Sunday Herald and the Scotsman and presented his own series on BBC Television. His books include On Forgiveness, Looking in the Distance, Godless Morality, Doubts and Loves and Between the Monster and the Saint. He considers religious belief in the modern world with Peter Kirkwood.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Sunday, May 24 2009.
Nicolas Rothwell is among Australia's most gifted writers. His new
book, The Red Highway, explores death, friendship, travel and art, and
evokes a unique and mesmerising part of the country. He shares his
story of a quest. In this session he is in conversation with Geordie Williamson.
Recorded live at the Richard Wherrett Studio, Sydney Theatre on Sunday, May 24 2009.
Son of a Lion was shot in an inaccessible and hazardous corner of north-west Pakistan. Balibo, the first feature to be filmed in Timor Leste, recreates events surrounding the shooting of five Australian journalists during Indonesia's invasion of East
Timor in 1975. Directors Benjamin Gilmour and Robert Connolly talk about making films in difficult places with Tony Maniaty.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Sunday, May 24 2009.
Julia Morris’ hilarious new memoir is about moving to the UK, going broke, too many overnight romances and learning that mojitos are not one of the five major food groups. She talks with Steven Gale about leaving singing behind and channelling her inner Dickens.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Sunday, May 24 2009.
Many of our greatest writers, including Helen Garner, Tim Winton and Judith Wright, are intensely politically engaged. What drives these literary figures to become crusaders of the keyboard? Brigid Rooney explores the connection between writers and activism in Australia with Rosie Scott.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre, Richard Wherrett Studio on Sunday, May 24 2009.
Kate Grenville talks to Ashley Hay about her latest novel, The Lieutenant,
where she once again visits the period of white Australian settlement
to create her characters Daniel Rooke, a First Fleet soldier and
astronomer, and Tagaran, a young Aboriginal girl he befriends.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Sunday, May 24 2009.
Richard Flanagan brought the 2009 Festival to a close with his stirring address on the subject of parallel importation. This important contribution to the heated and topical debate within the industry has been widely circulated and continues to reach new audiences within Australia and overseas. Introduced by Sandra Yates.
Recorded live at the Sydney Theatre on Sunday, May 24 2009.
Podcasts 2009
One of the most applauded new voices in fiction, Nigerian writer and
Orange Prize-winner Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie presented the 2009 Opening
Address entitled The Danger of a Single Story.
Tom Gilling and Clive Small’s Smack Express is the true crime story that was a primary source for Underbelly II. Journalists Robert Wainwright and Paola Totaro have brought the back-story to Martin Bryant to life in Born and Bred. They talk about documenting the darker side of human nature with Jason Wilson.
The Baader Meinhof Group turned to terrorism in the ‘70s to fight against perceived imperialism and the lingering spectre of the Nazis. Stefan Aust co-wrote the film The Baader Meinhof Complex and the book of the same name. He talks about the enduring significance of Baader Meinhof and our continued fascination with their campaign with Martina Mollering.
The role of friendship in writing a biography is an interesting one, bringing with it both advantages and disadvantages. Brian Dibble and Michelle McDonald both knew their subjects well. They discuss whether or not intimate knowledge of a person gives the writer truer, less conjectured access to what is below the surface. Chaired by Peter FitzSimons.
Listen to the whispers, lilts and cadences of the writer's voice in a selection of readings from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Tash Aw, Mohammed Hanif, Cees Nooteboom and Philipp Meyer. Chaired by Annette Shun Wah.
In 2000 Richard Holloway resigned as bishop of Edinburgh in the Scottish Episcopal Church. He now describes himself as a "Christian agnostic". He was Gresham Professor of Divinity in the City of London
and remains a Fellow of the Royal Society. Holloway has written for many newspapers in Britain including The Times, Guardian, Sunday Herald and the Scotsman and presented his own series on BBC Television. His books include On Forgiveness, Looking in the Distance, Godless Morality, Doubts and Loves and Between the Monster and the Saint. He considers religious belief in the modern world with Peter Kirkwood.
Nicolas Rothwell is among Australia's most gifted writers. His new
book, The Red Highway, explores death, friendship, travel and art, and
evokes a unique and mesmerising part of the country. He shares his
story of a quest. In this session he is in conversation with Geordie Williamson.
Son of a Lion was shot in an inaccessible and hazardous corner of north-west Pakistan. Balibo, the first feature to be filmed in Timor Leste, recreates events surrounding the shooting of five Australian journalists during Indonesia's invasion of East
Timor in 1975. Directors Benjamin Gilmour and Robert Connolly talk about making films in difficult places with Tony Maniaty.
Julia Morris’ hilarious new memoir is about moving to the UK, going broke, too many overnight romances and learning that mojitos are not one of the five major food groups. She talks with Steven Gale about leaving singing behind and channelling her inner Dickens.
Many of our greatest writers, including Helen Garner, Tim Winton and Judith Wright, are intensely politically engaged. What drives these literary figures to become crusaders of the keyboard? Brigid Rooney explores the connection between writers and activism in Australia with Rosie Scott.
Kate Grenville talks to Ashley Hay about her latest novel, The Lieutenant,
where she once again visits the period of white Australian settlement
to create her characters Daniel Rooke, a First Fleet soldier and
astronomer, and Tagaran, a young Aboriginal girl he befriends.
Richard Flanagan brought the 2009 Festival to a close with his stirring address on the subject of parallel importation. This important contribution to the heated and topical debate within the industry has been widely circulated and continues to reach new audiences within Australia and overseas. Introduced by Sandra Yates.
