Festival Website: www.pifestivalofstories.com

Join us for the 2024 Festival of Stories in Berninneit, Cowes, from 2-4 August! Immerse yourself in a weekend of captivating storytelling, featuring renowned authors, filmmakers, and journalists. 

Kick off the festival on Friday evening with a special screening of 'The Dressmaker.' On Saturday, enjoy sessions with Sue Maslin and Rosalie Ham discussing the making of the film, Veronica Gorrie sharing insights from her powerful memoir 'Black and Blue,' and more. Engage with celebrated figures like Hannie Rayson, Kerry O’Brien, and Rosie Batty throughout the day. Sunday promises thought-provoking panels on journalism, storytelling, and self-perception with speakers like Jacinta Parsons, Robyn Davidson, and Wendy Harmer. 

Explore the book market in the grand foyer to pick up the perfect read and discover new favourites. 

Don't miss the after-party on Sunday afternoon, where you can mingle with fellow attendees and share your festival highlights. Grab your tickets now and be part of this enriching literary celebration! 
 

Festival Schedule: 

Friday, 2 August 

Movie Screening
Ticket: 3-Day Festival Pass or Friday Night Pass

• 7:00 PM - The Dressmaker: This screening ties in with Saturday morning's session featuring Rosalie Ham and Sue Maslin. 

Saturday, 3 August 

Day Session - 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Ticket: 3 Day Festival Pass or Saturday Day Pass

• 9:15 AM - Smoking Ceremony (Forecourt) 

• 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM - The Dressmaker (Theatre): Sue Maslin and Rosalie Ham share behind-the-scenes insights on the making of the film, including the fashion, fun, glamour, and disasters. 

• 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM - Black and Blue (Theatre): Veronica Gorrie discusses her memoir on racism and resilience, joined by Patrick Coleridge, Barrister assisting the Coroner in the Kumanjayi Walker Inquest in Alice Springs. 

• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Lunch Break 

• 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM - Extinction & History (Theatre): Hannie Rayson and Michael Cathcart explore themes of extinction and history. 

• 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM - Bearing Witness: A Life in Journalism (Theatre): Kerry O’Brien reflects on his journalism career. 

• 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM - A Question of Age (Theatre): Jacinta Parsons and Hannie Rayson discuss aging. 

• 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Dinner Break

Evening Session - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Ticket: 3-Day Festival Pass or Saturday Night Pass

• 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Evening Session (Theatre): Rosie Batty and Jacinta Parsons discuss domestic violence and resilience. 

Sunday, 4 August 

Ticket: 3-Day Festival Pass or Sunday Pass

• 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM - Truth in Journalism Panel (Theatre): Jacinta Parsons contributing chair, with Kerry O’Brien and Margaret Simons. 

• 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM - Unfinished Woman (Theatre): Robyn Davidson in conversation with Rachelle Unreich, sharing her writing and travel experiences. 

• 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Lunch Break 

• 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Lies My Mirror Told Me (Theatre): Wendy Harmer and Hannie Rayson discuss self-perception and identity. 

• 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM - After Party (Foyer): Join us for drinks and nibbles, and share your thoughts on the event and future festivals. 
   

Note: While every effort will be made to adhere to this schedule, please be aware that there may be small changes due to unforeseen circumstances. 

Important Notice: The Committtee of the Island Story Gatherers requests that there will be no discussions or opinions expressed on the situation in Gaza during the event.