Judith Wright Centenary Celebrations

Overview

The Judith Wright Centre will be celebrating the 100th birthday of their namesake on Saturday, May 30. Judith Wright was an Australian poet and writer who was known for translating the Australian experience into rich lyricism and directness. She spoke openly of the Depression, Aboriginal rights, and everything from mundane Australian living to hard-hitting issues of her time. She began writing poetry at age six to please her ever ailing mother and eventually had numerous books published and wrote essays of poetry in Australia. She died in 2000 aged 85.

Now, 100 years since her birth, the Judith Wright Centre will be showcasing dancers from the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts as well as local artists Pascalle Burton, Betsy Turcott and Eleanor Jackson, Ross Clark, Dawn, Bronwyn Lea, Chloe Callistemon, Brett Dionysus and Julie Beveridge.

The event is free, though it's best to register online here to secure seats.