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Crossroads: my stories of Balibo

 

Presented by Anne E Stewart

When you get to the crossroads ... we’ll remember you for the rest of our lives

‘Crossroads’ marks 50 years since the murder of Anne E Stewart’s brother, journalist Tony, in Balibo, East Timor, on 16 October 1975.

To honour him, as well as her parents and siblings who carried a lifelong loss, Anne has written a collection of poetry and prose that details moments and emotions in the long years of grief.

As the family’s archivist and a professional storyteller, Anne weaves other stories throughout to explain how this important moment in Australian history affected her family.

Much has been written and said about the death of the Balibo 5 but ‘Crossroads’ invites us on an inside private journey with Anne and her family.

Anne also brings a lightness to the story with her family’s long and comforting involvement with the people of East Timor since 1975.

‘Crossroads’ brings modern Australian history to life.

Get the Book & Ticket Combo
Secure your spot and take home a piece of the story! Purchase the Book & Ticket Combo to receive a copy of Anne E. Stewart’s book Crossroads: My Stories of Balibo (RRP $25). Simply select the ‘Book and Ticket’ ticketing option for $40 below and then collect your book at the event.

OTHER PERFORMANCE DATES:

24 May, 2pm | Petrie School of Arts

This project is supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund, a partnership between the Queensland Government and City of Moreton Bay to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

  • This performance

    17 May @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Tickets

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CROSSROADS: MY STORIES OF BALIBO | Saturday 17 May, 6.30pm | Standard Ticket
Crossroads: My Stories of Balibo Saturday 17 May, 6.30pm Petrie School of Arts 1014 Anzac Avenue, Petrie
$ 20.00
CROSSROADS: MY STORIES OF BALIBO | Saturday 17 May, 6.30pm | Book and Ticket
Crossroads: My Stories of Balibo Saturday 17 May, 6.30pm Petrie School of Arts 1014 Anzac Avenue, Petrie This ticket includes a copy of Anne E Stewart's book, Crossroads: My Stories of Balibo (RRP $25). Collect your copy at the event.
$ 40.00
CROSSROADS: MY STORIES OF BALIBO | Saturday 17 May, 6.30pm | Concession (students 15+ and seniors)
Crossroads: My Stories of Balibo Saturday 17 May, 6.30pm Petrie School of Arts 1014 Anzac Avenue, Petrie
$ 15.00
  • Other Performances

Crossroads: my stories of Balibo
24 May @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
2025 Moreton Bay Anywhere Festival MA15+ | 75mins | $15 – 40
Artist: Anne E Stewart
Space: Petrie School of Arts
  • Genre

    Poetry - Spoken Word

  • RATING

    MA15+

  • DURATION

    75 mins

  • Premiere

    World Premiere

  • ACCESSIBILITY INFO

    No additional accessibility information

  • WARNINGS

    No Warnings

  • Doors Open

    6pm

  • Things you need to know or bring

    Dress warmly

  • VENUE

    Petrie School of Arts

Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we present Anywhere Festival, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi, Jinibara, Turrbal and Yuggera Peoples. We wish to pay respect to their Elders - past, present and emerging - and acknowledge the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their stories continue to play.