Proudly Sponsored by Victoria University

The Williamstown Literary Festival is in its fifth year and bigger and better than ever. The festival will be located at The Williamstown Town Hall in Ferguson St Williamstown. If you want to be added to the mailing list, click here.

The Festival is a popular local cultural event focusing on literature, drama and writing which presents established and emerging writers and literary figures. We are a volunteer community organisation, and the generosity of our sponsors is a vital element in our success.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Victoria University and The City of Hobsons Bay we are able to bring you a terrific program. This year we welcome Eric Beecher, Rosalie Ham, Brian Nankervis, Toni Jordan, Michael Gurr, Alan Kohler and the fabulous Andy Griffiths amonst many others. Shaun Micallef with join us again in interview with scriptwriter Doug Macleod.

Beyond Cuisine - Sold Out!

The festival will commence with Suzanne Schubart's fabulous Beyond Cuisine performance and dinner. Enjoy a meal while Helen Morse, Paul English and Reg Evans entertain you with performance prose at the Williamstown Sailing Club.

Due to popular demand we have put on an extra bus at 4.30 for the session with Rod and Paddy. Ring the library to book your place 9932 4170.

The Youth committee has once again put together an "out there" programme with a workshop on creating Zines, a Great Debate and a Lit Whizz. Click on the Youth button for more information. Click here for the youth press release.

Dates: The festival runs over three days, from Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th of May, 2008.

Press Releases: Click here for latest press release.