Bravewords Live

Avoca Beach Theatre, 2025

Our annual midwinter show at the iconic Avoca Beach Theatre sold out in just five days — and for good reason. It was an evening of laughter, deep feeling, and unforgettable storytelling, shared in the glow of a packed house.

There’s something extraordinary about watching one person, seated on stage, share a true story from the heart. No performance, no theatrics, just honesty, craft and courage. Somehow, in a theatre filled with nearly 300 people, it becomes a deeply personal experience for everyone in the room.

That’s the power of Bravewords Live: stories that draws us closer, reminding us that we’re not alone. Building community through the brave act of truth-telling.

Hosted by the consummate Rob Carlton, along with Adrienne Ferreira, and with warm thanks to Lucy Bloom, Darren Gilshenan, Larry Emdur, Jeremy Gilroy and Zoe Norton Lodge for making this show so special.

Photography by Syl Marie.