The annual Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival will bring together prominent figures from literature and entertainment in Western Australia's South West. Authors including the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize, actor Bryan Brown, and comedian Shaun Micallef are set to participate. The event, held across Margaret River and Busselton, offers sessions exploring their works, creative processes, and inspirations.
The Margaret River Readers and Writers Festival returns to the South West region of Western Australia, scheduled for attendance by a diverse group of contributors. Among the participants are David Szalay, identified as the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize, alongside Bryan Brown, known as a legendary actor, and Shaun Micallef, a popular comedian. They will join Antoinette Lattouf, Sarah Wilson, and Bob Brown for various events focused on their professional outputs, methods, and sources of inspiration.
The festival spans locations in Margaret River and Busselton, providing opportunities for audiences to engage with these figures. Details on the program, including specific timings and venues, will be fully released on March 16. Tickets and additional information are available through the official website at mrrwfestival.com.
This gathering underscores the region's commitment to literary and creative discussions, drawing participants from award-winning writing to performance arts. The event aligns with broader lifestyle interests in the area, as highlighted in recent coverage from The West Australian's STM section.