We are delighted to return to our spoken word routine this month with regular contributor Phillip Corbett as our July Feature Poet.

Phillip Corbett Bio:

Phillip is now a local but hails from Newcastle, New South Wales.

His distinguished education comprises a B.A. Honours in English, French and German literature, a Diploma of Education and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Chiropractic.

He initially taught Special Education, Aboriginal Education and English as a second language in Sydney and Melbourne.

He recently retired after working as a chiropractor for thirty-five years and lectured in the RMIT School of Chiropractic.

Phillip has worked as a psychodramatist for ten years facilitating a group for people experiencing anxiety and depression.

He was Chair of the Board of Directors at Little Yarra Steiner School where he also worked part time as a drama teacher, writing and directing student plays.

He has performed as an actor up to semi professional level for over 50 years.

He translated and directed a German play at Northcote Amphitheatre and his original play ‘The Arsonist’ was produced Off Broadway in New York in 2001.

His favourite leisure activities include surfing, swimming, cycling, gardening, reading, watching movies, writing poetry and plays and getting together with his four children and six grandchildren.

And speaking at Yarra Valley Spoken Word most months!

I added that bit to Phillip’s bio as we are delighted that he consistently writes new poetry each month for us to marvel at and enjoy.

Phillip uses humour and rhythm to great effect, eliciting emotional lows and highs from his captivated audience and we look forward to hearing some new material and some of our old favourites…

Hopefully see you next Friday night, 12th July 2024!

6 - 9 pm
The Dreaming Space Dome
Yarra Valley ECOSS - 711 Old Warburton Hwy, Wesburn
$15 Full / $10 Concession
$10 supper available
6pm - Doors open/Music
6.30 - Poetry workshop & open mic
7.00 - Dinner
7.30 - Feature poet (12yrs+)
8.00 - Open mic

COST: $15 Full / $10 Concession / $10 supper available