Lisette Drew

Lisette Drew is a writer, theatre maker and youth literature advocate, who has worked nationally and overseas on over 50 theatrical productions. Her play, Breakwater, was shortlisted for two playwriting awards and her novel The Cloud Factory was longlisted for The Hawkeye Prize. In 2022 she received a Kill Your Darlings Mentorship and was a City of Melbourne Writer-in-Residence. Lisette shares her love for stories and storytelling running writing and theatre workshops for children. www.lisettedrew.com

Lisette Drew's Latest Articles

Potato Race. Two women stand back to back, each carrying a potato sack over their shoulders.
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Theatre review: The Appleton Ladies' Potato Race, Bille Brown Theatre

Mashing through the glass ceiling, one potato race at a time. 

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Book review: A Disappearance in Fiji, Nilima Rao

This debut novel is a classic mystery story with cultural importance.

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Exhibition review: Monet in Paris, Le Grand Palais

Following the success of Van Gogh Alive, another fully immersive exhibition of 19th century French Masters has started its tour.

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Book review: Heartbake, Charlotte Ree

A cookbook with memories the main ingredient.

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Book review: Search History, Amy Taylor

The whims and perils of dating in the internet age.

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Book review: Family, edited by Alaina Gougoulis and Ian See

Is blood really thicker than water?

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Book review: Love & Autism, Kay Kerr

Shining light on the spectrum of autism through a range of true stories.

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Book review: The Great Dead Body Teachers, Jackie Dent

Putting the human being into human body dissection.

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Performance review: MixTape, MetroArts

Press pause on the 90s revival, Outside the Jukebox are rewinding us back to the 80s.

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Theatre review: Family Values, Queensland Theatre

All values and opinions are brought to the table at this family gathering.

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