26 August — 4 September

For everyone who reads

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Highlights 6 Friday 26 August 10 Saturday 27 August 11 Sunday 28 August 20 Monday 29 August 23 Tuesday 30 August 23 Wednesday 31 August 23 Friday 2 September 26 Saturday 3 September 31 Sunday 4 September 35 Children & Teens 42 Festival Guests 44

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Use the key below to identify Festival streams Event time 8.30pm and look out for the free events. Title HELEN GARNER: Literature EVERYWHERE I LOOK

Description The work of one of Australia’s The Agenda greatest writers, Helen Garner, is unflinchingly real. Her latest Live & Social book, Everywhere I Look, spans 15 years, from raging against Children & Teens ageist condescension to personal diary extracts. Iconic editor John Free events Freeman is a fan – he’ll interview her about her life and work.

Venue Deakin Edge, Fed Square Full Price $22/$19 | Code 1307 Symbols

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HOW TO BOOK CONCESSIONS Online Concessions apply to children (16 years and mwf.com.au under), full-time students, Health Care Card holders, pensioners and seniors. Phone 03 9999 1199 during box office hours, please have booking codes ready COMPANION CARDS Mobile Companion Card holders may book in person Download the MWF App for iOS and Android at our box office, via phone on 03 9999 1199 Advance box office or email to [email protected]. A copy of 22 July – 25 August your valid Companion Card is required. Level 1, 176 Lt Lonsdale St The Wheeler Centre, 10am – 5pm, Monday to Friday ACCESS Festival box office MWF welcomes people with access requirements. 26 August – 4 September If you are buying tickets online, please enter any MWF Box Office, Atrium Entrance, access requirements when prompted at checkout. Flinders St, Fed Square, Melbourne Alternatively, call 03 9999 1199 to book seats with 9am – close (30 minutes after last wheelchair access or to discuss your needs. Most session commences), daily venues have wheelchair access, selected events have Auslan interpreters and many venues provide Visit mwf.com.au or call 03 9999 1199 hearing loops. Visit mwf.com.au for full details. for booking terms and conditions.

FESTIVAL PASSES GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL Fed Square is easily reached by public transport. 5 Pack The closest train station is Flinders Street. Tram Lovers of literature can save 15% on five standard routes 1, 3, 3A, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67 and 72 go to stop Festival events (usually $22/$19 each) and 13 on Swanston Street (Flinders Street Station); 35, choose a bonus weekday session for free. 70 and 75 go to stops 5 (Flinders Street Station) and 6 (Russell Street) on Flinders Street, near Fed Price: $95/$85 Square. Timetable information is available from Public Transport Victoria by calling 1800 800 007 or visiting ptv.vic.gov.au. Free bike racks are available 10 Pack in and around Fed Square. Public car parking is For true Festival fanatics: save 20% on 10 standard available at Fed Square and in Flinders Lane. A taxi Festival events (usually $22/$19 each) and rank is located outside Flinders Street station. choose two bonus weekday sessions for free. Price: $175/$160 EVENT TIMES Please note Festival events are one hour For full details of Festival Passes and Packs, duration, unless otherwise stated. please visit mwf.com.au.

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This year, we’re delighted to to explore a universe of ideas with welcome Australia’s preeminent some of the world’s brightest minds. literary voices including Maxine Our free family events and activities Beneba Clarke, Richard Flanagan will thrill kids and parents alike, with and Helen Garner, as well as plenty to do for