Thursday 22 June, 7:30pm









Performance & Special Event
HIBERNAL: under the moon
A night of visionary storytelling to coincide with the Winter Solstice. Warm yourself around the campfire at the iconic Collingwood Yards as you take in performances dedicated to oral storytelling, adventure, myth, and legend. This unique and immersive wintertime celebration will be one that stays with you long after the flames have died down.
Accessibility
Auslan, Wheelchair, Lift Access, limited parking bay
Collingwood Yards
Courtyard, 35 Johnston St, Collingwood VIC 3066
Sharlene Allsopp
Sharlene Allsopp was born and raised on unceded Bundjalung Country into the Olive mob.
Renay Barker-Mulholland
Renay is a disabled, artist, activist, creator and proud Biripi – Dunghutti woman.
Margaret Bryant
Margaret Bryant is the daughter of Betty Hood and family to Bessy Cameron (Flowers) (c.1849-1895).
Marion (Flo) Hood
Marion (Flo) Hood is a relation of Bessy Cameron (Flowers) c.1849-1895 who was moved from Albany, Western Australia to eastern Victoria in 1867.
Sharon Huebner
Dr Sharon Huebner is a multi-disciplinary academic.
Darcy Hytt
Darcy Hytt is a storyteller living on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country.
Penny Smits
Penny Smits is a writer, communications consultant, and ghostwriter based in Melbourne.
Veisinia Tonga
Veisinia Tonga is a Tongan Kakala artist and a Multidisciplinary Storyteller.
Misbah Wolf
Misbah Wolf is a Naarm based poet, who is a hybrid artist, combining music, poetry, performance and art.
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