Performances and Workshops
Performance—Meet the author sessions
(Adult)
Sit back, relax, and enjoy Bill's stories and songs. Presented with a touch of magic, a dollop of dry Australian humour, and a splash of fun.
Wagga Wagga City Library feedback:
'Thanks again! It was a terrific event!'
Peter Casey (Librarian)
'I was very sorry when your performance talk ended. I could have sat there all afternoon just listening to you.'
'I don't think I've ever been to a book launch before but—what a great launch it was. It was funny and clever with everything from great storytelling to magic and music and all by the one and only Bill Swampy Marsh.'
Marion Library feedback:
'I just got an email with wonderful feedback about your event at Marion Library. The audience was thrilled with your manner and musical numbers.'
Griffith Library feedback:
'Your talk at the library the other week was hilarious. I was there laughing.'
'Very entertaining and insightful. A good storyteller in both word and song.'
Shoalhaven Library feedback:
'A wonderful experience so enjoyed Swampy's stories and songs took my Mum & Aunty they were country girls could relate to his small town.
Robin Sharpe (Librarian, Nowra & Ulladulla)
Other:
'Bill Marsh sings his songs and tells his stories in a true Australian voice. Here we feel like friends sitting around a campfire, sharing some of life's most memorable experiences.'
David Harris (reviewer & writer)
'Hi Swampy—Just want to say a big 'thank you'. It was fantastic to have you aboard & the performance was brilliant. I hope you're willing to work with us again as we will most definitely be booking you again and recommending you to others! Enjoy your upcoming trip on The Ghan!'
Jessica Playford (Great Southern Rail)
'He's Fantastic!'
Jacinta Dickens (reviewer, The Area News - Griffith).
Short Story Writing
(Adult & High Schools)
Writing as a career. Incorporating structure of short stories, beginnings and endings. Imaginative exercises in the effective uses of dialogue and characterisation.
'Bill's enthusiasm for writing, his knowledge of the craft, his engaging manner and his ability to work effectively with people, regardless of age and background, has made him a valued and effective member of this unit.'
Roger Zubrinich (co-ordinator, Professional Writing Unit, Adelaide College of Tafe).
For bookings email bill@billswampymarsh.com
or telephone 0408 621 799