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Monica McInerney: When Sullivan Met Lola

In conversation with Frances Whiting
09 Oct
BOOK

ABOUT THE SHOW

A new Monica McInerney novel is reason enough to celebrate – but how about a new Monica McInerney novel that unites two of her most beloved characters? In this gorgeous standalone story, 12-year-old Melburnian Sullivan Farrington feels as though he’s hit rock bottom – until he finds an unexpected friend in 86-year-old Lola Quinlan, who’s come to the Victorian capital on a very specific and unusual mission. When the two join forces, they’ve got no idea the trouble they’re about to cause – but thank goodness they’ve got each other…

PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Monica McInerney is the internationally best-selling, award-winning author of 14 novels and one children’s book. She grew up in a family of nine in South Australia’s Clare Valley. For 35 years, Monica has moved between Australia and Ireland with her Irish husband. They currently live in Dublin.

Book cover for When Sullivan Met Lola by Monica McInerney, showing colorful seaside huts at the bottom and a blurred blue sky with white bokeh effect.

BOOK

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Fri 9 Oct 2026
1:00PM

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

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

Monica McInerney is the internationally best-selling, award-winning author of 14 novels and one children’s book. She grew up in a family of nine in South Australia’s Clare Valley. For 35 years, Monica has moved between Australia and Ireland with her Irish husband. They currently live in Dublin.

Book cover for When Sullivan Met Lola by Monica McInerney, showing colorful seaside huts at the bottom and a blurred blue sky with white bokeh effect.