Revel in great storytelling, unexpected voices and shared wisdom spanning the ages. The theme is: Women Rising: Stories of New Beginnings and Reinvention Women have a knack for reinventing themselves, and this show is all about those brave new starts. You’ll hear stories from women who embraced fresh chapters — sometimes planned, sometimes not — and came out stronger on the other side. It’s for anyone ready to rise to their next big challenge (or just needing a little nudge). Our performer line-up: Team 20s: Celeste Mountjoy is an artist and writer best known as ‘filthyratbag’. Her work blends dark humour, brutal honesty and vulnerable storytelling to explore mental health, addiction, feminism and the mess of being human. She’s exhibited internationally, published a book, and since 2015 has built a cult following by painting what we are all thinking. Team 30s: Kimmie Lovegrove is a proud Ngarrindjeri woman from the lower Murray River and Coorong Lakes living in Naarm. She has multiple degrees in Business, Communication, Creative Writing and Celebrancy. She runs her own business, Kungari Productions, producing comedy shows across Naarm that feature some of Victoria’s funniest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedians. Kimmie has also been doing comedy since 2014. Team 40s: Zoe Knighton began playing the cello at age nine and has since become one of Australia’s most respected chamber musicians. A founding member of Flinders Quartet, Zoe is passionate about collaboration, connection and the storytelling power of music. She has performed as a soloist with major Melbourne orchestras and, with pianist Amir Farid, toured nationally and internationally—including a 2023 Carnegie Hall debut and return invitation for 2026. Team 50s: Maha Sidaoui is a Lebanese-Australian writer who mines her cultural confusion, sexuality and poor life choices for stories. Her work has been published by Hardie Grant and featured on the Memoria podcast. She writes about belonging, not belonging, and all the deeply uncomfortable moments that come with pretending you do. Team 60s: Liza Dezfouli is a stand-up comedian, performer and writer based in Melbourne. She’s performed spoken word and poetry, and has acted in film, cabaret and theatre. She also writes short stories and plays, and has completed a novel. Once, she sang ‘Jerusalem’, naked, on stage with 50 other women. Team 70s: Katrina Watson OAM has just turned 70, a fact she finds hard to accept gracefully. She’s a retired but not retiring doctor, and a born-again writer Generation Women is an award-winning cross-generational storytelling night founded in New York in 2017, Sydney in 2018, and Melbourne in 2020. Each month, six women of note read an original piece on a theme. Of those women, one is in her 20s, her 30s, her 40s, her 50s, her 60s, and her 70s+. This event is proudly presented by Generation Women Australia, founded by Donna Logue. Generation Women was created by Georgia Clark. Times: Doors at 6.30pm, Show starts at 7pm Pricing: Member: $20 + bf | Non-member: $30 + bf (Become a member here) Note: Enter the discount code associated with your membership to access your member discount. www.generationwomenaus.com VENUE INFO Howler Bar & Grill The kitchen will be serving a full menu from 5pm till late including vegan and vegetarian options. You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here. Booking are not essential but recommended here. Accessibility Howler is Accessible. Both Garden and Theatre are 100% accessible for patrons including a central restroom and easy curbside access for car services. This venue accepts companion cards. Simply purchase your ticket and contact Moshtix to arrange access for your Companion. Parking A park and ride, council operated carpark is located immediately outside of Howler's doors. Public Transport Howler is conveniently located just a two minute walk from both the Route 19 Coburg tram (stop 21), and Jewel train station on the Upfield line. Bicycle We adjoin the Upfield Bike Path and have many designated bike parks on site.