YEAH THE BOYS: Holden Sheppard in-conversation
Sun
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Sun 17 May 6:00 PM
The Loading Dock Theatre
Wheelchair
Accessible Toilet
General Admission
60 Mins
May
Join us for a discussion and book signing to celebrate the release of Holden Sheppard's highly anticipated new novel Yeah The Boys.
Award-winning Western Australian author Holden Sheppard returns to the world of his bestselling debut Invisible Boys with Yeah the Boys: a bold, propulsive new novel about male friendship, masculinity, modern gay life and the first gay male AFL player. Unapologetic and unforgettable, this latest release is Sheppard at the height of his powers.
Raw, brash and fiercely tender, Yeah the Boys is the story of three young men finding their way back to each other – and discovering their own complicated ways of becoming men.
A growing literary force, Holden Sheppard is one of Australia’s most compelling contemporary voices. His debut novel Invisible Boys (2019) became an Australian bestseller and a modern gay classic, winning multiple accolades including the WA Premier’s Prize for an Emerging Writer and the Hungerford Award. In 2025, it was adapted into a ten-episode television series on Stan Australia. His subsequent novels, The Brink (2022) and King of Dirt (2025), further cemented his reputation, winning major awards and earning widespread critical acclaim. A forthright media commentator on topics ranging from generative AI to modern gay identity, Sheppard continues to expand his national profile.
Join Holden in-conversation at Qtopia Sydney, discussing his new novel and more, followed by book sales and signing and a meet-and-greet with the author.
Yeah the Boys is Holden Sheppard at his absolute best. What a story! Raw but endearing, in-your-face but gentle, lustful but deep. This book is unputdownable. Yew! The boys are back, baby!' – Shannon Molloy, author of Fourteen
Tickets
$20 (includes a glass of wine, a beer or soft drink)