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Resonance: processing grief and finding joy through movement

Emma Batchelor — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:15:28 +0000

Twenty years ago, dance artist and choreographer Tanja Liedtke developed a daring new work at Gorman Arts Centre. Just two years later, in 2007, her life was tragically cut...

Emma Batchelor: What I’m reading after the Canberra Writers Festival

Emma Batchelor — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:15:12 +0000

This year’s Canberra Writers Festival marked a change in direction, with incoming artistic director Beejay Silcox shaping a broader, more inclusive program of events. I was fortunate to attend a...

Emma Batchelor: What I’m reading, writing and listening to during Pride Month

Emma Batchelor — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:15:23 +0000

Pride Month seeks to honour queer movements and elders while celebrating the vast diversity of queer culture that endures today. It takes place during the month of June to mark...

Emma Batchelor: What I’ve been reading, writing and listening to this month (travel edition part two!)

Emma Batchelor — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:10:56 +0000

I am now safely back in Canberra but in the spirit of keeping my holiday magic alive, this month I am offering a second travel edition full of reading...

Emma Batchelor: What I’ve been reading, writing and listening to this month (travel edition)

Emma Batchelor — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:15:58 +0000

Here we are in 2023! I am wishing you a happy new year full of fulfilling connections with new voices, characters, and stories. This month, I am offering something a...

Emma Batchelor: What I’m reading, writing and listening to in October

Emma Batchelor — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:15:36 +0000

Welcome to a monthly update for readers, writers and literary lovers. Expect a celebration of local Canberra talent, plenty of reading recommendations, and a roundup of events and opportunities. Read Like many...

Emma Batchelor: What I’m reading and writing from the Canberra Writers Festival

Emma Batchelor — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:20:53 +0000

This month, in honour of the recent Canberra Writers Festival and ACT Notable Awards, I am sharing a whole bunch of book recommendations including plenty of Canberra region authors. Happy...

In the wardrobe with: Alison Plevey

Emma Batchelor — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 20:10:14 +0000

I have often found it easy to spot Alison Plevey across a crowded theatre foyer. Her style is arresting, effervescent. As the party leader of Australian Dance Party her life...