Check In Not Out
The most radical thing you can do at the Fringe this year is listen. Inspired by the global Human Library movement, born from the belief that conversation can challenge stigma, this is a living library where the books are human and the stories are real.
Step into the cellar beneath the Lion Hotel, a space that has held stories for generations. There you will find people sharing lived experiences of grief, addiction, resilience, survival and everything in between. There is no stage, no script, no performance to applaud. Just small, intimate circles where listening is enough. You don’t have to speak. You can stay. You can step away. You are in control.
This is performance through presence and connection.
Don’t just check out a show. Check in with a human.
Suitability & warnings
Accessibility
- High audio content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
Presenter
Presented by: Talk Out Loud Australia
Talk Out Loud is a community-led organisation based in South Australia, dedicated to improving youth mental health and preventing suicide through connection, conversation, and lived experience. Founded by educator and mental-health advocate Mary Galouzis after the loss of her teenage brother to suicide, Talk Out Loud creates safe, non-clinical spaces where young people and adults can speak openly about what their challenges. Its work spans youth empowerment camps, peer support, education, storytelling, and community events that challenge stigma and encourage help-seeking. Grounded in compassion and authenticity, Talk Out Loud believes that listening saves lives—and that no one should have to struggle alone.Social media
