Robert Drewe on 'Nimblefoot'
Join us for an evening with renowned author Robert Drewe as he discusses his new book.
About Nimblefoot
At the age of ten, and just short of four feet tall, a boy from Ballarat named Johnny Day became Australia's first international sporting hero in pedestrianism, the sporting craze of the day. A few years later, in 1870, he won the Melbourne Cup on a horse aptly called Nimblefoot. And then, still aged only fourteen, this already-famous athlete and jockey disappeared without a trace.
Robert Drewe picks up where history leaves off, re-imagining Johnny's life after his Cup win.
About Robert Drewe
Robert Drewe is the author of seven novels including The Drowner, four books of short stories, two memoirs, six other works of non-fiction including The Shark Net and two plays. His work has been widely translated, and adapted for film, television, theatre and radio.
This event is being run in partnership with Boffins Books.
About Nimblefoot
At the age of ten, and just short of four feet tall, a boy from Ballarat named Johnny Day became Australia's first international sporting hero in pedestrianism, the sporting craze of the day. A few years later, in 1870, he won the Melbourne Cup on a horse aptly called Nimblefoot. And then, still aged only fourteen, this already-famous athlete and jockey disappeared without a trace.
Robert Drewe picks up where history leaves off, re-imagining Johnny's life after his Cup win.
About Robert Drewe
Robert Drewe is the author of seven novels including The Drowner, four books of short stories, two memoirs, six other works of non-fiction including The Shark Net and two plays. His work has been widely translated, and adapted for film, television, theatre and radio.
This event is being run in partnership with Boffins Books.
Event Showings
Tues 2 Aug 2022, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
Price
From $10 per person
Location
573 Hay Street
Perth WA 6000