DOORS 1PM // KITCHEN OPEN 1PM// SHOW STARTS 2PM BETTER OFF SAID: FOR THE LIVING AND THE DEAD LAST NAARM SHOW FOR 2025 Is there something you always wish you'd shouted aloud, someone still out there in the world waiting to hear an important message, a piece of history you feel your voice could have improved? Better Off Said: For the Living and Dead is a spoken-word art salon – an afternoon of words it's time to air. Saturday October 4th sees the BoS team return to their spiritual home, THE BRUNSWICK BALLROOM, 2:30 - 4:30pm. As with our 2024 events this show WILL sell out, so get in fast if you want to enjoy an afternoon of catharsis, tears, joy, and a little emotional bonfire. THE WORDS I WISH I'D SAID: Human rights lawyer Sarah Schwartz Award-winning novelist ROBBIE ARNOTT Comedian SASHI PERERA Acclaimed actress RACHEL GRIFFITHS EULOGIST: Writer and comedian SAMI SHAH MUSICAL PERFORMANCE: ALEXANDER GOW Tickets are available now. See you there. x TICKETING INFO Please have a digital or printed copy of your ticket ready on arrival along with a valid photo ID. Acceptable ID includes a current and valid Australian Photo Drivers Licence, State Approved ‘Proof of Age’ card or Passport. The Brunswick Ballroom strives to improve our practices when it comes to sustainability and to reduce our carbon footprint. We don’t sell or provide plastic water bottles. VENUE INFO THE BALLROOM MENU The kitchen will be serving The Ballroom Menu for this show. You can view the delicious offerings available by clicking here. ACCESSIBILITY The Brunswick Ballroom is Accessible. The Brunswick Ballroom has made significant improvements to accessibility by installing an Acorn Chairlift. (Model: New Acorn Indoor 180 Curved Stairlift.) VENUE FAQS To find out more about the venue, FAQs can be viewed by clicking here.