

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:
17 May, 6:30pm |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.
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This performance
24 May @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
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Other Performances
Crossroads: my stories of Balibo
Space: Petrie School of Arts
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Genre
Poetry - Spoken Word
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RATING
MA15+
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DURATION
75 mins
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Premiere
World Premiere
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ACCESSIBILITY INFO
No additional accessibility information
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WARNINGS
No Warnings
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Doors Open
1.30pm
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Things you need to know or bring
Dress warmly
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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.