Stories Up High is a festival of ideas, imagination, and laughter. Visit iconic venues throughout the beautiful Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley during autumn, when they are at their very best. Readings is the official bookseller for Stories Up High.

Here, we share some of the program highlights.

Stories Up High with Andy Griffiths

Andy Griffiths headlines Stories Up High, a day of literary fun with Punch and Judy shows, literary word games, storytellers, face painters and more.

Sunday 17 May 10.30am on at Skyhigh Mt Dandenong

Hansel and Gretel & Opera Australia

Introduce your children to the magic of opera through Opera Australia’s delightful production of one of the best loved Brothers Grimm tales, Hansel and Gretel.

Saturday 23 May 5.00pm - 6.00pm at The Memo, Healesville

It’s a Slam-off with Emilie Zoey Baker

Are you a under 18 and want to be a performance poet? Well learn form one of the best, Emilie Zoey Baker, and compete against your peers with Melbourne’s first ever SLAM-OFF! You just have to be under 18 and your performance no longer than 3 minutes – easy. Email [email protected] to register.

Sunday 24 May from 1.00pm - 2.00pm at Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey

Find your voice in VCE with Cate Kennedy

Writing workshops for VCE students from celebrated shorty story author Cate Kennedy.

Saturday 23 May at 9.30am - 12.30pm or 1.30pm - 4.30pm at Pirianda Gardens, Olinda

Rebecca Starford and Emilie Zoey Baker

Join the conversation with Rebecca Starford, author of Bad Behaviour, a memoir of bullying and boarding school and Emilie Zoey Baker, award winning slam poet and advocate for teenagers everywhere. Books will be available to buy at the event and Rebecca will be available to sign them afterwards.

Sunday 24 May 11.00am - 12.00 at Burrinja Cultural Centre, Upwey

Find out more (including booking information) on the Stories Up High website.