Malt Shovel Taphouse Adelaide
Great beer, delicious food and river views
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Join us for a weekend of thought-provoking panels and inspiring conversations at Australia’s largest gathering of Asian and Asian Australian writers and thinkers.
From the Opening Night Gala to the Closing Night Debate, OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words is the perfect finale for the festival.
Curated by the multi-award-winning writer and comedian Sami Shah, OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words is one literary feast you won’t want to miss!
- Accessibility
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This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Complete the Accessible Seating Form and you will be contacted to process your booking.
- Age Suitability
- Recommended for ages 12 and up
Part of
OzAsia Festival is Australia’s leading contemporary arts festival engaging with Asia. It showcases the best theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature, food and cultural events from across Asia.
Discover OzAsia FestivalIn partnership with
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Hear from the curator
Sami Shah
Curator, OzAsia Festival’s Weekend of Words
"The most powerful, daring, and groundbreaking literature in Australia today is crafted by Asian Australian writers...Discover new books, gain fresh insights, and perhaps find the inspiration to craft your own stories. Every page turned promises a new adventure."
Sami Shah is a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, journalist, and broadcaster. Sami previously co-hosted the ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast program with Jacinta Parsons and presented RN Saturday Extra. He produced and hosted multiple documentary series on ABC RN’s Earshot on race, free speech, and religion. Sami’s autobiography, I, Migrant, was nominated for various national literary awards.
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17 Sept 2024
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September '24 Moving Image Program
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28 Aug 2024
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Foundation Impact Stories: The beating heart of Adelaide Festival Centre
There’s something very special about being part of something bigger than yourself. That's what Peter, a founding donor of Heart of the Arts, describes about his experience supporting the arts in South Australia.
3 min read
1 Sept 2024
September '24 Moving Image Program
In September, Adelaide Festival Centre's Moving Image Program is exhibiting "On Film" by Emma Hough Hobbs and "The Last Climber Alive Must Keep Herself Fit and Ready" by Erin Coates.
5 min read
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What's on this September
A vibrant array of performances and events are coming to Adelaide Festival Centre this September.
2 min read
28 Aug 2024
Celebrating Father's Day
Celebrate the special men in your life with a memorable experience at the theatre.
2 min read
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The First 50 Podcast — Episode 12: Jo Peoples & Helen Trepa
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42 min listen
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The First 50 Podcast — Episode 11: Matt Gilbertson
In episode 11, Matt Gilbertson chats to host Libby O'Donovan about the inspiration behind his alter-ego 'Hans'.
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The First 50 Podcast — Episode 10: Eddie Perfect
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40 min listen
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The First 50 Podcast — Episode 9: Annette Shun Wah
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40 min listen
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Foundation Impact Stories: Songlines 2022 Reconciliation Generation
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