In conversation with Frances Whiting In conversation with Frances Whiting

Sally Hepworth: Mad Mabel

In conversation with Frances Whiting
11 Oct
BOOK

ABOUT THE SHOW

No one does a neighbourhood secret quite like Sally Hepworth, and in Mad Mabel, she delivers her most deliciously dark novel yet. Bringing her eagle eye for domestic intrigue to bear on a little old lady’s mysterious past, Hepworth delivers a page turner for your inner curtain twitcher. 

PART OF BRISBANE WRITERS FESTIVAL

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ABOUT THE ARTIST

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, most recently Darling Girls. She has sold more than two million books worldwide. Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia with her family.

Frances Whiting loves words. As one of Australia’s most respected journalists, Fran writes award winning, long form features, and was recently the recipient of the prestigious Clarion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism. As Australia’s longest running, nationally syndicated columnist, her weekly column has been going for 26 years, not out. As an author she has penned two best sellers, Walking on Trampolines and The Best Kind of Beautiful, currently optioned for an eight part television series. She is an outstanding interviewer, and regularly hosts the Brisbane City Council’s Writers in Residence series. When she is not doing all of the above, you will find her with her nose in a book.

BOOK

PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES

Sat 11 Oct 2025
5:30PM

VENUE

Powerhouse Theatre

TICKETS

Premium Adult
$49.90*
A Reserve
$39.90*
B Reserve
$29.90*
Premium Concssion
$45*
A Reserve Concession
$35*
B Reserve Concession
$25*
*$7.20 transaction fee applies to all ticket purchases

DURATION

60 minutes

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Suitable for 15+

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

Contains adult themes

Contains coarse language

ACCESSIBILITY

  • wheelchair_accessible
Presented by Brisbane Writers Festival in partnership with Brisbane Powerhouse

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Sally Hepworth is the New York Times bestselling author of nine novels, most recently Darling Girls. She has sold more than two million books worldwide. Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia with her family.

Frances Whiting loves words. As one of Australia’s most respected journalists, Fran writes award winning, long form features, and was recently the recipient of the prestigious Clarion Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism. As Australia’s longest running, nationally syndicated columnist, her weekly column has been going for 26 years, not out. As an author she has penned two best sellers, Walking on Trampolines and The Best Kind of Beautiful, currently optioned for an eight part television series. She is an outstanding interviewer, and regularly hosts the Brisbane City Council’s Writers in Residence series. When she is not doing all of the above, you will find her with her nose in a book.