Bravewords

A first time mum prepares the perfect birth.Donné Restom is a singer, writer and storyteller. She is the founder of sell-out storytelling event, Kink in the Tale: Storytelling for Grownups and her debut one woman show, Everyone in my Family is Dead or About to be was nominated for Sydney Fringe 2024’s Best in Theatre Award. Donné has written and released three albums, and her fourth album, Anatomy of Heart, just released. Now on all streaming platforms. Music courtesy of Sean Peter

A rough trot with his health sends Peter thinking back through life to find the causes of his ill health.  Peter Byers is co-writer and producer of two plays, the much-loved 'Labyrinth of Love' and its silly sequel 'Child of the Labyrinth', that were performed variously at the Harold Park Hotel, Downstairs at the Belvoir Street theatre and at the  Bondi Pavilion for the original Sydney Fringe festival.Also co-writer and producer of the highly acclaimed musical 'That's the Ticket!' at the Bondi Pavilion.Co-writer of a film script that received two rounds of funding by the NSW Film & Television Office and was optioned by Fox Studios Australia but which, alas, did not make it to production - but that's show business! Music courtesy of Sean Peter

A young girl, growing up in soviet East Germany, worries about her mum. Andrea Buschner was born and raised in socialist East Germany. She found her way to Australia at the age of 31. Here she found peace, escape and safety in books and writing. She didn't start taking art seriously before arriving in Oz. Once here she studied photography at Tafe at age 33. She's worked as a freelance photographer, recycled textiles into toys and is now a ceramicist. Andrea continues to write. Music courtesy of Sean Peter.

Should I imagine how other people 'do it'... or shall I tell the world how I 'do it'? A TV writer with a curious mind wonders just how much to share! Debra Oswald is a novelist, screenwriter, playwright, creator of the TV series Offspring and two-time winner of the NSW Premier’s Literary Award. Debra has published nine children’s books and four adult novels, including The Family Doctor, and most recently One Hundred Years of Betty. Her stageplays include Gary’s House, Dags, and Stories in the Dark. Television credits include Police Rescue and Bananas in Pyjamas.Debra performed her one-woman show, Is There Something Wrong With That Lady? at Griffin Theatre and the Ensemble.Music courtesy of Sean Peter

When a teenage girl falls pregnant in the 70's... what to do? Debbie Leidich has lived on the Central Coast for 40 years. She is a retired primary school teacher and now teaches yoga locally. Debbie is married and mother of 5 — 3 living and 2 deceased children. She says, “My adult children have taught me much about life, and love, and the value of laughter.”Music courtesy of Sean Peter