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Nadine Ingram, Natalie Paull, Kate Reid: Bakers' Delight

24 May 2025 With host Jennifer Wong, get special insight into the art and industry of baking from the queens of Australian pastry, Flour and Stone's Nadine Ingram, Beatrix Bakes' Natalie Paull and Lune Croissanterie's Kate Reid.

Sydney Writers' Festival - Live & Local 2025

24 May 2025 24 May 2025 24 May 2025 24 May 2025 24 May 2025 24 May 2025 25 May 2025 25 May 2025 25 May 2025 25 May 2025 One of Australia’s best-loved forums for literature, ideas and storytelling, Sydney Writers’ Festival will stream its headline events from Sydney direct to the Glasshouse Studio over four days.

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A.C. Grayling on Cancel Culture

24 May 2025 Philosopher A.C. Grayling traces ‘cancel culture’ back to the ancient Greeks and tries to find a middle ground among the incendiary debates flamed by contemporary culture wars.

Ben Macintyre: The Siege

24 May 2025 Ben Macintyre discusses his definitive account of the 1980 Iranian embassy siege in London which put the SAS on the world stage. With Richard Fidler.

Ian Rankin: Master of Crime

24 May 2025 Following the latest instalment of the Inspector Rebus series, Ian Rankin reflects on his career as an international bestselling author and the UK’s #1 crime writer. With Michael Williams.

Wandering Wild with Lynette Noni

24 May 2025 Lynette Noni is the bestselling and award-winning author of The Prison Healer series, The Medoran Chronicles, and the Whisper duology. She appears in conversation with Alex Adsett to discuss her latest novel, Wandering Wild.

Asako Yuzuki: Butter

24 May 2025 Join Asako Yuzuki as she talks about her international bestseller Butter and the transgressive pleasures of food, in a live translated event with Carody Culver.

Peter Beinart, Nick Bryant, Emma Shortis: Trumpocalypse Now

25 May 2025 Listen in as experts on US politics Peter Beinart, Nick Bryant and Emma Shortis unpack Trump’s first months in office and what to expect over the next four years. With host Barrie Cassidy.

The Hot Mess Show with Jeff Kinney

25 May 2025 Join Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney for wild on-stage antics. Celebrate the latest Wimpy Kid book while satisfying your craving for family fun!

Colm Tóibín, Charlotte Wood: Making a Writer

25 May 2025 Prominent writers Colm Tóibín and Charlotte Wood discuss how they became writers and what Ireland and Australia’s literary culture means to them. With host Michael Williams.

Jack Beaumont, Ben Macintyre: Spies, Lies and Secrets

25 May 2025 Join Jack Beaumont and Ben Macintyre as they lead you into the reality of espionage and intrigue, in conversation with Matthew Condon.

Scenes from the Climate Era

14 Jun 2025 16 Jun 2025 Remarkable, illuminating and at times shocking, Scenes from the Climate Era takes you through over fifty short scenes that catch the exhilaration, frustration and fascination of living in interesting times.

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Birdrock Bar & Grill's Melbourne Comedy Festival Pre-Show Function

28 Jun 2025 Join us at Mercure Centro Hotel Port Macquarie on June 28 from 5pm to 7pm for Birdrock Bar & Grill's Melbourne Comedy Festival Pre-Show Function, which includes a drink on arrival, canapés and discounted comedy cocktails.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

28 Jun 2025 Australia’s most iconic comedy tour is hitting the road for a huge 27th year! Bringing together the brightest stars from the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re delivering top-tier humour straight to the Glasshouse stage!