Liz Hicklin in Conversation with Jacinta Parsons
Thursday 14 May | 6 pm to 7 pm | St Kilda Library
Join writer, poet and 95‑year‑old comedy sensation Liz Hicklin in conversation with broadcaster, author, and friend Jacinta Parsons.
Liz shares stories from wartime England, her love affair with Ted Hughes, and a life of laughter, loss and reinvention. This warm and witty event celebrates living boldly at any age.
About Liz Hicklin
Liz Hicklin is an author, poet, raconteur — and, at 95, a late-blooming comedy sensation. Proving that ageing is less about slowing down and more about stepping up, Liz launched her comedy career at 92.
A winner of the poetry slam at the Clunes Booktown Festival, Liz has also appeared on ABC Radio Melbourne and continues to delight audiences with her wit, candour and irrepressible charm.
Her influence reaches far beyond the stage. Rosie Batty and Jacinta Parsons have both cited Liz as reshaping their thinking about ageing
Liz Hicklin is living proof that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself, start a comedy career, win a poetry slam, travel the world or set new goals.
Her current ambition? A guest spot on The Graham Norton Show.
Liz Hicklin and Jacinta Parsons are friends, authors and are sure to delight the audience with their inspiring views on life and writing.
Accessibility
This session is FREE and you can book via the link below or by giving us a call.
This event is wheelchair accessible. If you require any additional needs to enjoy this event, please contact us so we can help accommodate.
Phone: (03) 9209 6655
Email: libprograms@portphillip.vic.gov.au