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Runt and the Diabolical Dognapping – Author Talk with Craig Silvey

Award-winning author Craig Silvey is back with the much-anticipated sequel to his highly acclaimed, best-selling family favourite, Runt. 

Join the State Library of Western Australia for this special event to celebrate the launch of Craig Silvey’s brilliant new novel. Enjoy a lively author talk and Q&A, with the chance to purchase your own copy of this delightful sequel and have it personally signed.

Genre

Literature


Recommended Age

9+


Venue

Ground Floor Theatre, State Library of WA


Duration

60 minutes


Presented By

Craig Silvey


Themes

Writing Stories


Dates

30 September

Tuesday
30th September

12:00 pm

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Prices

$5


Accessibility Guide

Lighting and Sound

Total blackout (audience)

Lighting level

Low

Flashing lights

Loud sounds

Repetitive noises

Drums

High-pitched tones

Unexpected sounds

Background Music

Interactivity and Participation

Children invited on stage

Artist goes into audience

Manual activity (e.g. read, draw, sing, paint, construct things)

Undertake direct movement

Participation in groups/pairs

Parent/carer can support in participation

Capacity for a child slower in their movements to participate

Senses, Emotions and Effects

Distinctive smells

Special effects

Textures

Balloons

Characters express anger

Dialogue driven

Fully

Props

Attention Span

Intermission/break

Introduction

Children need to sit in one place

Appropriate to make noise/move around

Alistair listening to music

Download the full Accessibility Guide

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