Sydney Writers Festival Streams - Seniors Festival

Settle in for a day of big ideas, inspiring stories, and compelling history through livestream playbacks. Enjoy engaging talks with a delicious lunch, provided by us!

Please note: Each session time requires a separate ticket. Please book the ticket for the time slot you plan to attend.

10:30am-11:30am: Rachel Cockerell - Melting Point. A history tracing two Jewish families, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the search for belonging.

12pm-1pm: Jonathan Freedland - The Traitors Circle. A gripping true story of an anti-Nazi resistance full of courage, betrayal, and moral complexity.

1.30pm-2.30pm: Red Dawn over China with Frank Dikotter. A sweeping look at how the rise of Communism in China was shaped by global forces.

When: Monday 9 March 2026
Time: 10.30am-2.30pm
Where: Theatrette, Civic Centre, Donkin Avenue, Moss Vale

Bookings required. Register here.

Please note: Bookings open Monday 9 February 2026 at 9.00am.