BAREFACED STORIES

Cody Cameron-Brown, works at Luna Cinema and has crafted thousands of Perth’s finest choc bombs.  One day, out of nowhere, Guns 'n Roses strolls in.  More than a surprise — it's a dive into the past.  Cody lands face to face with his younger self, the music that defined him and one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Recorded live at Barefaced Stories, the theme of the night was Celebrity & Stardom.

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Steve Rodgers is the the kind of guy you root for: earnest, eager, and with a cheeky genuine grin. He lands a role alongside Hugo Weaving - yes, the Hugo Weaving.

And in an open rehearsal for the media the cast begin doing trust falls. You know, that exercise where your partner catches you? Steve's paired up with Hugo, and let's just say things don't go to plan. A disaster, all in front of cameras, journalists, the works.

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We pay tribute to a true trailblazer, Georgina Beyer, whose legacy stretches far beyond the beautiful mountains of New Zealand. 🇳🇿

Georgina Beyer, a figure of courage and resilience, made history as the world's first openly transgender mayor. Her journey was not without its hard yakka, but her spirit, undeterred, blazed a path for sex workers, LGBTQ+ rights, and the Māori community. 🌈🔥

Last year, at 65, Georgina left us, but he...

Ben Sutton's leap into the role of Fintan Goolan wasn't just an acting gig—it brought him face-to-face with a horse named Warrior. Recorded live at Barefaced Stories, the theme of the night was A Spot of Bother.

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Barefaced Stories are told live onstage in Western Australia, and is Australia’s leading homegrown live storytelling event.

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Our skin is the largest organ of our bodies. And, as Alexandra Geneve reflects, it is also the largest witness to the lives we lead.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was TURNING POINTS, November 26, 2020.

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Cheyne Pearce is on the cusp of securing a once-in-a-lifetime mobile phone deal when, mysteriously, the call with the telco salesman drops. Upon redialing, Cheyne discovers, to his disbelief, that the incredible deal has “vanished”.

Refusing to take 'no' for an answer, Cheyne embarks on a telephonic odyssey - days on hold, elevator music, scribbling notes and names like a detective tryin’ to crack a case. It's the classic David vs....

Armed with tins of food, wet wipes, and magazines, Tiffany Moffat's not your average camper. Her adventure? A tree sit in the Beelier Wetlands, living on a precarious platform to halt road construction, where every day is a tussle with the police and the thrill of potential arrest. This gripping and funny story about environmental activism featured at Barefaced Stories, under the night's theme: Fearless, July 2022.

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William Gammel's workplace was one of Australia's largest warehouse stores – a place famed for weekend sausage sizzles and trolley-riding dogs.  Here, amidst aisles of bargains, Will faced a different challenge: shoplifters as common as discounted garden soil. But Will stood out – not just any employee, he tackled the thieving bandits with a unique flair. Picture this: a teenage David and Goliath, retail edition. 

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Back in 2014, Shane Hodge seemed to have it all: a spot in the top 10% of earners, a loving family, and a marathon under his belt. But beneath this facade of success, his life was quietly unraveling. Shane's tale isn't just a story of hustle; it's a revealing look at the toll of workplace burnout, a silent battle many face.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was HERE COMES TROUBLE, 24 June 202...

Rachel and her partner set off across Europe in their trusty old van, anticipating an adventure of a lifetime. But as they roll down the windows, a mysterious noise from within the van puts Rachel's notorious 'luck' to the test. It's a tale of unexpected companionship.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was RIDE OR DIE, 26 Oct 2023 at The Rechabite Hall.

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As the youngest of four sisters, Rosie grew up in what many would call an 'instant girl gang', a close-knit clan where everyone wanted a slice of their sisterhood. But beware, with great closeness comes... well, hilariously unclear boundaries!

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Western Australia, the theme of the night was All That Glitters Is Not Gold.  You can see a video of Rosie Rogers story on our Youtube channel here...

Lockdown has forced a lot of people to become more flexible in the way that they do business – drug dealers included. For Luke Joseph Ryan, the schemes by which he was getting his weekly weed fixes were almost wilder than the drug highs themselves.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was WORTH IT,  6 May 2021.

You can see Luke’s story on Youtube here.

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Although he can’t quite remember all the details, Ron Bradfield Jnr once got to sitting naked on a limestone rock, his feet immersed in sea water, ready to hand himself over to the ocean.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was REALITY CHECK, 25 March 2021 at The Rechabite Hall

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Samantha Bickell took Friday afternoon drinks with her workmates as the perfect opportunity to share her experiences studying animal science which were certainly… stimulating, to say the least.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was DIRTY WORK, 29 October 2020 at The Rechabite Hall

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What happens when you combine 12-months of grieving, a shed-dwelling boomer father, your mother’s ashes, and an 80s tourism relic helicopter? A physics lesson, of course.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was I SH*T YOU NOT, 24 September 2020 at The Rechabite Hall

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If we’ve learnt anything in these recent times, it’s that the end of a lockdown is a celebratory event. For Izzy Wilson, this ensued a wild night out complete with magnum wine, early morning pho and a missing tampon.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was WORTH IT, 6 May 2021 @ The Rechabite Hall.

Check out Izzy's story on Youtube here.

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Growing up in Pharr, Texas as the smallest, nerdiest and gayest kid in class was made possible for Eric Schwarz through his father’s unconditional love. When Eric finds himself far away from Pharr with a burgeoning personal and professional life, he faces harrowing news about his father.

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was HERE COMES TROUBLE, 24 June 2021 at The Rechabite Hall.

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In the late 1980s, Busta Nezz pierced the anarcho-punk movement in Perth as well as his own body many, many times. This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was BRING THE PAIN, 29 July 2021.

PLEASE NOTE: The following story contains material that may be triggering to some audiences. 

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In the week of her fifteenth birthday, Eliza Smith had some important life lessons handed to her. Mostly, she learnt the rules of how to fake a dead body to break someone out of prison, but she also learnt a lot about family. 

This story was told at Barefaced Stories in Perth, the theme of the night was HERE COMES TROUBLE, 24 June 2021 at The Rechabite Hall

You can see Eliza's story on YouTube here

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