Barry Dickins will launch his latest collection of short stories, published by Flat Chat Press. Miniatures is a wonderful collection of stories about the colourful characters that Barry has known in his life.Thomastown Library
Thursday 17 June
7.00pm-8.00pm
To be launched by poet John Jenkins.
Hailing from Reservoir, Barry Dickins left school early to work in a factory and then as a set-painter for television. Through his association with La Mama Theatre, his first play, Ghosts, was performed in 1974. He has subsequently written a further nine plays. His play Remember Ronald Ryan won him the 1995 Victorian Premier's Literary Award. He has also written short stories, biography and other non-fiction and children's books.
In 2009, Barry released Unparalleled Sorrow, a memoir about his experience with depression.
Booking required: phone Thomastown library on 9464 1864, or book online at www.yprl.vic.gov.au
Posts
0 Comments:
Post a Comment