What better timing than on International Women’s Day to let people know about backpacker Cindy travelling solo around the world and now to Adelaide’s Fringe. But this is so much more than a travelogue, it takes the audience not just to distant places but also on an emotional journey. Read the review from a Melbourne based critic. https://www.theatrepeople.com.au/safety-banana/ Gluttony The Masonic Lodge 10th – 15th 7:50pm @safetybanana
Sue Tilley gives us some fascinating insights into the dicomfort of privilege and the reality of living under apartheid rule. She goes on to talk about the similarites between the two countries, Sth Africa and Australia under colonialism and how when people awaken to the injustice around them they are compelled to act.
Claire lives at Cascade Housing in Tasmania and here she gives listeners all sorts of insights into co-housing and sharing resources as a way of living more sustainably.
Hilde Varney, dear friend and long term peace activist, passionate about justice and human rights, gives Irene Gale and myself a taste of what life was like for a teenage girl in pre-war Austria. Funny little anecdotes off-set the gravity and trauma of the situation. In Part 2 Hilde takes the listener from hilarious stories of conical bras worn by Russian women to grim stories of life under Hitler. This…
This is the beginning of several stories, an assortment of anecdotes, emails and other recordings and readings that provide a brief insight into the anti-apartheid actions in Australia and New Zealand. Here Irene Gale, AM talks about her long- term relationship and combined activism with her dear South African friend Phyllis Naidoo. Irene and son Roger Gale Roger Gale, son of Irene and Jim Gale both renowned anti-apartheid activists, gives…
It was a sheer fluke that Michael (also a resident of Christie Walk) and I bumped into Zainil and Michael but it was serendipitous that we did. Have a listen to their passion when talking about their home.”We aim to cooperatively live on and manage the land to protect, conserve and enjoy its indigenous nature.” But why “round the bend” We are part of the Bend of Islands community –…
Carol Omer is an artist and certified Life Coach who specialises in women’s empowerment, change management and creating peace after domestic violence .She was a founding member of EarthSong Aboriginal Healing Pathways Foundation and former board member of Nunga Mi:Minars Aboriginal Women’s and Children’s Domestic Violence Shelter. Carol recognises the crucial role of the expertise, wisdom and authority of the First People of Australia as core to our capacity develop…
A day in the life of an ant; The Sands Of Time; Archie and Gran Have Words, Climate Bingo; The “C” Files This extract of 5 short dialogue pieces and a short story, by Rosie, deals with the subject of Climate Change in a way that makes you think, smile and then think again. Rosie’s humorous pieces are a small part of ‘There’s No Planet “B” an E-book anthology to be…
With over 30 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer and as a senior executive for major Australian companies, Sam now provides business mentoring and business development services to a number of organisations. Sam brings his diverse career experience and specialist expertise in the areas of law, governance and compliance to boards and community groups. His interests also include co-operative models and working toward a more circular economy promoting a regenerative,…
