Talks and Ideas are back for Spring
18 August 2025 | Council News
Following a hugely successful series of author talks earlier this year, we are back! An inspiring line-up of acclaimed writers and creative thinkers will be joining us at Bondi Pavilion throughout Spring to discuss everything from cancel culture in the digital world to survival and extinction in the natural world. Sessions are presented in partnership with Gertrude and Alice Bookstore Café
The Spring series
9 September, Natalie Kyriacou OAM in conversation with Laura Wells
Take a slightly irreverent, somewhat absurd and completely fascinating look at humanity, culture and politics through the lens of the natural world as award-winning environmentalist Natalie Kyriacou OAM introduces her fierce and often hilarious new book Nature’s Last Dance. Book here.
23 September, S. Shakthidharan in conversation with Benjamin Law
Join acclaimed Western Sydney storyteller S. Shakthidharan, prize-winning writer of Counting and Cracking, at this special launch event for his fierce and tender memoir Gather Up Your World in One Long Breath. Book here.
30 September, Clare Stephens in conversation with Jessie Stephens
Become acquainted with a very modern tale as Clare Stephens chats about her exciting debut novel The Worst Thing I’ve Ever Done, cancel culture and exploring what is truly important in a noise-ridden world competing for our attention. In conversation with fellow writer and twin sister Jessie Stephens. Book here.
2 October, Bri Lee in conversation with Bridie Jabour
Get swept away to a secret location in Antarctica as multi-award-winning author Bri Lee and her Cool Story podcast co-pilot, journalist Bridie Jabour, discuss the science, sex and secrets behind Bri’s gripping new novel Seed. Book here.
7 October, Tracey Lee Holmes in conversation with Stan Grant
Don’t miss Tracy Lee Holmes in conversation with her husband, fellow broadcaster and author Stan Grant, in an intimate and candid discussion exploring Holmes’ remarkable life and new book The Eye of the Dragonfly. Book here.
Even more Talks and Ideas events at the Pav will be announced soon. Sign up to the Bondi Pavilion monthly newsletter to get ticket links direct to your inbox.