# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event Description**: Osama returns to Beirut; stories tell their own truth.About this EventThe Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine is a modern retelling of One Thousand and One Nights, blending Lebanese family saga with mythic storytelling. It adapts the structure and spirit of the Arabic oral tradition, where tales nest within tales and truth shifts with each voice. The novel draws from both classical epics and contemporary life, transforming inherited myths into reflections on war, exile, and memory. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-melbourne/the-hakawati-by-rabih-alameddine/100001957459537169 - **Event Categories**: storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: West Melbourne - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill - **lat**: -37.8095201 - **long**: 144.9492945 - **full address**: Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill, 475 Spencer Street, West Melbourne, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/55cfb7f373deb4e22dfaa9c1077525eac73ca7e158e484fa4a43449d37a948d5-rimg-w720-h960-dc92485c-gmir.jpg?v=1763601175 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine being held? - **A:** The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine takes place on Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 18 Dec, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill, 475 Spencer Street, West Melbourne, Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine? - **A:** The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine is organized by The Derivative Fiction Book Club. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Hakawati by Rabih Alameddine", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/55cfb7f373deb4e22dfaa9c1077525eac73ca7e158e484fa4a43449d37a948d5-rimg-w720-h960-dc92485c-gmir.jpg?v=1763601175", "startDate": "2026-12-18T19:00:00+11:00", "endDate": "2026-12-18T21:00:00+11:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/west-melbourne/the-hakawati-by-rabih-alameddine/100001957459537169", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Hotel Spencer Bar & Grill", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "475 Spencer Street", "postalCode": "3003", "addressLocality": "West Melbourne", "addressRegion": "VI", "addressCountry": "AU" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "-37.8095201", "longitude": "144.9492945" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Osama returns to Beirut; stories tell their own truth.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2025-11-20", "availabilityEnds": "2026-12-18T21:00:00+11:00", "validFrom": "2025-11-20", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/west-melbourne/the-hakawati-by-rabih-alameddine/100001957459537169" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "AUD", "availabilityStarts": "2025-11-20", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2025-11-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/west-melbourne/the-hakawati-by-rabih-alameddine/100001957459537169", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "The Derivative Fiction Book Club", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-derivative-fiction-book-club/24731988", "description": "Derivative fiction is a genre where creators draw inspiration from or base their works on existing well-known creations. It’s a way to pay homage, reinterpret, or add a fresh twist to something familiar, often opening new doors to explore the original in surprising ways.Our book club meets monthly to dive into thought-provoking discussions, share insights, and enjoy each other's company (refreshments included!). Together, we'll journey through this fascinating genre, discussing its strengths, quirks, and everything in between.We'll be exploring three main categories of derivative fiction:1️⃣ Appropriations: These are creative reimaginings of well-known texts that offer new perspectives or extend their meanings. Think of works like Power of Darkness (the Icelandic Dracula), Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, Bill Willingham's Fables, or The Phantom by Susan Kay.2️⃣ Cash Grabs or Tie-In Novels: These literary works are based on popular media franchises like TV shows and movies. From Star Wars and Doctor Who to Barbie and Transformers, there’s an incredible variety of tie-in novels that stretch across genres and fan bases.3️⃣ Tributes or Fan Fiction: A realm where creativity knows no bounds! Fan-created stories take familiar characters and settings in bold new directions, with everything from masterfully crafted pieces to quirky gems just waiting to be discovered.If you’re passionate about media and storytelling, and you love exploring how familiar tales can be transformed and reimagined, this book club is for you. Join us for lively discussions, fresh perspectives, and lots of fun as we explore the captivating world of derivative fiction!Looking forward to seeing you soon!" } ] } ] ```