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In Conversation with Marie-Louise Theile In Conversation with Marie-Louise Theile

Rebecca Armitage: The Heir Apparent

In Conversation with Marie-Louise Theile
10 Oct
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ABOUT THE SHOW

Rebecca Armitage’s utterly unputdownable tale of royalty and romance is one of the biggest publishing sensations of the year and a Reese’s Book Club Pick. In The Heir Apparent, a young English doctor discovers that she’s a member of the British monarchy – and a tragic accident means she’s suddenly first in line for the throne. As she navigates the mind games and power plays of the Palace, she must choose between following her heart or fulfilling her duty.

PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Rebecca Armitage is an author and journalist, who likes to write about royals. Her debut novel, The Heir Apparent, was an Australian bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick.
Book cover for The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage, showing a woman in profile against a pink wall with cracks. Includes praise from Holly Ringland and Natasha Lester above the author’s name.

Marie-Louise Theile is owner and Creative Director of New Initiative a niche branding, marketing and creative agency representing a range of national and international clients. She is a current board director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, a former board member of Creative Australia, and former Board Chair of the Institute of Modern Art. Marie-Louise has been an invited speaker at Monocle Magazine’s Cities Series and Quality of Life Conferences in Chengdu (2019) and Lisbon (2015). From 2006 – 2012 Marie-Louise was a regular chairperson at the Brisbane Writers Festival. Marie-Louise is a former journalist and TV news presenter having worked in print and electronic media in Australia and New York for over 20 years.

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PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Sat 10 Oct 2026
12:30PM

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

Rebecca Armitage is an author and journalist, who likes to write about royals. Her debut novel, The Heir Apparent, was an Australian bestseller and a Reese’s Book Club pick.
Book cover for The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage, showing a woman in profile against a pink wall with cracks. Includes praise from Holly Ringland and Natasha Lester above the author’s name.

Marie-Louise Theile is owner and Creative Director of New Initiative a niche branding, marketing and creative agency representing a range of national and international clients. She is a current board director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, a former board member of Creative Australia, and former Board Chair of the Institute of Modern Art. Marie-Louise has been an invited speaker at Monocle Magazine’s Cities Series and Quality of Life Conferences in Chengdu (2019) and Lisbon (2015). From 2006 – 2012 Marie-Louise was a regular chairperson at the Brisbane Writers Festival. Marie-Louise is a former journalist and TV news presenter having worked in print and electronic media in Australia and New York for over 20 years.