There is barely a bakery in regional Australia, that hasn’t had one of Damian Callinan’s show posters blu-tacked to its window.
In Hall Stories, the celebrated actor, comedian and creator of the hit film The Merger, combines his skills as a storyteller, stand-up and character actor, to pull back the curtain on his own tour stories and examine the quirks, traditions and characters of Australian halls and meeting places.
In this particular show, Damian will also be spending time with the local community to delve into the history & characters of the Dookie Memorial Hall, and the role that it plays in the broader community. As well as the show, he will later deliver a podcast to document the story of the Dookie Memorial Hall.
Hall Stories is Callinan doing what he does best, where he does it best. He knows how to talk over a bubbling urn; wind up when the CWA head into the supper room and stack the chairs in 5’s at the end of the night. You just let him know where to get the hall key, and he’ll do the rest.
CALL FOR LOCAL STORIES:
Comedian and storyteller Damian Callinan is heading to Dookie Memorial Hall with his show Hall Stories — and he’s keen to hear from locals.
If you have a memory of the Hall — big, small, funny or heartfelt — Damian would love to hear it. Community members can share stories or take part in a short interview ahead of the show.
Got a memory to share — or keen to be interviewed?
Get in touch with us:
Email: marketing@riverlinksvenues.com.au
Phone: (03) 5832 9865
Locals are also invited to a relaxed Meet & Greet to share stories in person and bring along photos, posters or memorabilia to be included in the performance.
Meet & Greet Details:
Wednesday, 8 July
🕒 3:00–4:30 pm and 6:30–8:00 pm
📍 Dookie Memorial Hall
No story is too small — if the Hall matters to you, it matters to us.
