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Marc Fennell: Stuff the British Stole

In conversation with Rachel Mealey
11 Oct
BOOK

ABOUT THE SHOW

When journalist Marc Fennell encountered a macabre music box in a museum, he set out to discover where it came from – and found himself on a madcap global quest to expose centuries of lies and looting by the British Empire. Fascinating, funny and ferociously entertaining, Stuff the British Stole expands on Fennell’s hit podcast and TV show of the same name, taking readers on an international adventure to reveal the hidden stories – and uncomfortable truths – behind some of the world’s most celebrated museum artefacts.

PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marc Fennell is a Walkley-winning journalist, AACTA-nominated filmmaker, broadcaster and author. He is the creator of the acclaimed Stuff the British Stole (ABC/CBC) and the quizmaster of SBS’s Mastermind. Marc’s documentary credits include The School That Tried to End Racism, Framed, The Kingdom, The Mission, Australia’s Greatest Conman, The State of Man and The Secret DNA of Us. His work has earned multiple international honours, including a Walkley Award, Canadian Screen Award, James Beard Foundation Award, Australian Writers Guild Award, and eight medals at the New York Festivals. He spent nine years anchoring SBS’s The Feed, reporting globally on major social and political issues. In audio, Marc has created award-winning Audible Originals including It Burns, Nut Jobs, House of Skulls, This Is Not A Game, Corked and Unreal: When AI Becomes Us. Marc, a familiar voice on ABC Radio and former triple j film reviewer, lives in Sydney.

Book cover for Stuff The British Stole by Marc Fennell, featuring bold blue text, a dodo, a cup, a dog, a plant, and a British flag. Subtitle in red highlights the theme of historical stolen artifacts.

Rachel Mealey is an Australian journalist and presenter for ABC News. During her career, Rachel has covered significant events such as the arrests of the Bali 9, the aftermath of the tsunami in Aceh and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.

BOOK

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Sun 11 Oct 2026
11:00AM

VENUE

Brisbane Powerhouse

TICKETS

Adult
$29.90*
Concession
$25*
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

60 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for all ages

18 months and under free on the knee; all other ages must hold a valid ticket

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible

Accessiblity Information at Brisbane Powerhouse

Presented by Brisbane Writers Festival in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Marc Fennell is a Walkley-winning journalist, AACTA-nominated filmmaker, broadcaster and author. He is the creator of the acclaimed Stuff the British Stole (ABC/CBC) and the quizmaster of SBS’s Mastermind. Marc’s documentary credits include The School That Tried to End Racism, Framed, The Kingdom, The Mission, Australia’s Greatest Conman, The State of Man and The Secret DNA of Us. His work has earned multiple international honours, including a Walkley Award, Canadian Screen Award, James Beard Foundation Award, Australian Writers Guild Award, and eight medals at the New York Festivals. He spent nine years anchoring SBS’s The Feed, reporting globally on major social and political issues. In audio, Marc has created award-winning Audible Originals including It Burns, Nut Jobs, House of Skulls, This Is Not A Game, Corked and Unreal: When AI Becomes Us. Marc, a familiar voice on ABC Radio and former triple j film reviewer, lives in Sydney.

Book cover for Stuff The British Stole by Marc Fennell, featuring bold blue text, a dodo, a cup, a dog, a plant, and a British flag. Subtitle in red highlights the theme of historical stolen artifacts.

Rachel Mealey is an Australian journalist and presenter for ABC News. During her career, Rachel has covered significant events such as the arrests of the Bali 9, the aftermath of the tsunami in Aceh and the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami.