The Voyager, by Saba Vayani-Lai

“Hafsa, my beautiful girl,” Mum said, her voice only just audible through the soft crush of static. “Are you excited Continue reading →

Storytelling Aloud: A Workshop with Rosanna Stevens

If there’s one thing Scissors Paper Pen loves, it’s hearing a good story, told well. And if there’s someone who Continue reading →

Mentorship Program 2017: L.J.M. Owen

This year, we are excited to be able to bring you a special opportunity to work with established and experienced Continue reading →

Scissors Paper Pen/Ralph Indie emerging arts critic program

Scissors Paper Pen is partnering with Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres to provide an emerging critic with an unprecedented opportunity Continue reading →

Review: The Philosopher’s Walk

For most people, walking and talking are everyday activities that are as instinctive as breathing. As part of You Are Continue reading →

Review: Coin Operated Poetry Box

You Are Here’s Friday night event, Everything at Once and Altogether, more than lived up to its ambitious name. Packed Continue reading →

Review: You Should Try…

  The audience was greeted by two security guards in black suits and sunglasses at the door of You Should Continue reading →

Callout: Be a Canberra Buzzcuts reviewer!

Canberra folk! You’ll have noticed that the autumn arts season is well and truly upon us and Scissors Paper Pen Continue reading →