Bendigo Writers Festival 2021 to return in May | Bendigo Advertiser

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More than 100 writers and speakers will descend on the city for the Bendigo Writers Festival in May. When last year’s event, the Big Bookmark was cancelled, organisers turned their focus to the 2021 festival. This year’s theme of ‘STREWTH’ will celebrate a selection of Australia’s very best writers over the four days between May 6 and 9. More news As part of the festival, 51 events have been planned at venues including The Capital, Ulumbarra Theatreand the Bendigo Library. All venues are COVID-compliant and will be accessible for in-person attendance. Larger venues The Capital and Ulumbarra Theatre will allow for social distancing in audiences, while The Capital’s Bendigo Bank Theatre will operate a virtual theatre…