

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: An Afternoon of True Crime with Helen Pitt
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: The Dark Stories behind Sydney’s most Famous Smile

Buckle in for a rollercoaster ride through the hidden history of Luna Park. In this conversation, journalist and author Helen Pitt explores stories of the schemers, showmen, dreamers and powerbrokers who built and fought over Sydney’s most iconic amusement park, captured in her latest book Luna Park.

Spend an afternoon wandering the historical mirror maze of this iconic landmark with a master storyteller. From the engineering feats of its construction in the dark days of the Depression to the tragic deaths of six boys and a father in the 1979 Ghost Train fire, discover the extraordinary stories behind the harbour’s most mischievous grin.

Hosted by Gritty Lit, this series brings together authors, writers, and storytellers for an afternoon of criminally curious conversations exploring True Crime, Hidden Histories and, 

Held monthly between May and August 2026, at the Gerroa Boat Fishermans Club, each month will feature a new storyteller ready to dive into some of Australia’s most fascinating criminal and historical stories. 

Taking place in the Panorama Room
Gerroa Boat Fishermans Club
68 Crooked River Rd, Gerroa NSW 2534

Saturday 22nd of August
Doors Open 2PM
Conversation Begins 230PM
Duration 230PM - 4PM (including time for book signings and Q&amp;A) 

Tickets: $35 (plus booking fee) 
Ticket Platform: Humanitix (Afterpay Available)  

Perfectly timed for lunch before the talk or stay on afterwards for drinks and dinner and let the conversation continue. For all reservations please contact the Brasserie directly. SEAHORSE BRASSERIE: (02) 4234 0044
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berry/an-afternoon-of-true-crime-with-helen-pitt/200029854728137
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://events.humanitix.com/an-afternoon-of-true-crime-with-helen-pitt?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=berry-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Berry
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Gerroa Boat Fisherman's Club
- **lat**: -34.767813719832
- **long**: 150.81512551841
- **full address**: Gerroa Boat Fisherman's Club, 68 Crooked River Road,Gerroa,NSW,Australia, Berry

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Gritty Lit (https://allevents.in/org/gritty-lit/24093466)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Gerroa Boat Fisherman's Club, 68 Crooked River Road,Gerroa,NSW,Australia, Berry
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gritty Lit
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about An Afternoon of True Crime with Helen Pitt ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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