There are many events and activities happening over the course of the convention. A full schedule of events can be found in your convention bag - this page can be conveniently folded to fit into your attendee badge pocket.
The Escape Room, Crafting and Klatch1 events will have limited numbers so registration at Ops is essential. The list of attendees for these sessions will be posted clearly in Ops 1 hour prior to its start. These sessions have been marked with a ♦
Events descriptions are listed in alphabetical order.
Barry McCann
Author and Folklore enthusiast, Barry will zoom in to talk about witchy history and his writing.
Bedtime Stories
A convention tradition! Listen to short extracts from some of Terry's most loved works. Pyjamas and cuddly toys highly encouraged!
Book Binding ♦
Get yourself and your book in a bind. Be guided through the binding process and emerge victorious with a fully self bound book.
Charity Auction
The Charity Auction is your chance to bid on spectacular Discworld memoribililililia2. It's also a spectacle to watch and laugh at while being jealous of successful bidders.
Closing Ceremony
Time to say goodbye and thank you to everyone attending and volunteering at the con. Don't let us detain you.
Danse Macabre
A circle dance performed by Witches on the hilltops for centuries that you can now learn from our trained professionals.
Darren Jones Interview
We talk with Darren about his interest in Discworld music and his performance of songs from the Disc. No Hedgehogs were harmed in the making of his music.
Dead Monkey Party
The Convention is finished and packed away. Now to drinking in The Mended Drum.
Desert Island Books
A panel discussion where guests tell us which book they will be taking, along with their potato, to a secluded dessert island.
Discworld Cardboard Recycling
Join one of our most talented creatives as she shows you what can be built out of recycled materials.
Dotsie & Sadie Crochet Class ♦
Learn to turn yarn into pretty creations with just one hook. Prior experience with crochet recommended. Registration essential.
Dr Stephen B Platt ♦
Chat with Dr Stephen about his playwrighting, improv, academia and creative process in this intimate Klatch. Registration essential.
Dwarf Mine Disco
A never before attempted disco 'down a mine' with only UV lights and lots of reflective and UV reactive things to mess about with. Watch out for the Summoning Dark.
Escape Room ♦
Team up with some fellow attendees to escape The Witches Cottage
Escape Room Presentation
Watch a live Escape Room escape. This is your chance to learn how to escape (if you haven't already).
Gala Masked Ball
Lady Lilith de Tempscire has graciously condescended to open the environs of Genua Castle for a Grand Masked Ball and Carnivale. This event requires pre purchased tickets.
Going Postal
Relax and enjoy this Pratchett moving picture.
Good Omens: The Musical
A once only, never to be repeated, chance to see the recording of the pre-production recording of Good Omens: The Musical. Don't miss the interview with the creatives responsible!
Good Omens: The Musical Interview
Join us for an interview with the creators of Good Omens: The Musical. Learn all about the process of creation and performance of this ineffable production.
Headology
Our Head Witch will talk you through the psychology behind Granny Weatherwax's unique insights into the human (or other races) mind.
Johnny & The Bomb
Relax and enjoy this Pratchett moving picture.
Karen J Carlisle ♦
Chat with Karen about her books and creative process in this intimate Klatch. Registration essential.
Karen J Carlisle - World Building Talk
How does one create a world? Karen has some secrets to spill about it in this talk.
Late Night Meditation
After an exciting day of hijinks, take a moment to breathe and relax to assist in getting a full nights rest.
Living With Alzheimer's - Terry Pratchett Interview BBC
Watch the BBC interview with Terry Pratchett about his experiences of getting diagnosed and living with Alzheimer's. GNU Terry Pratchett.
Lorena Carrington ♦
Chat with Lorena about her books, illustrations and creative process in this intimate Klatch. Registration essential.
Lessons in Witchcraft: A Radio Play
Miss Tick teaches lessons in Witchcraft using examples from the life of Tiffany Aching.
Ach, Crivens! Wi' us Nac Mac Feegle giving some verr' useful assees... arsis... astins... help.
Magic in Fantasy
Tansy Rayner Roberts will lead the panel of your newest favourite authors - Karen J Carlisle, M. A. Batten and Lorena Carrington - in a discussion about the ins and outs of fantastical Magick.
M.A. Batten ♦
Chat with M.A. Batten about his books, game and creative process in this intimate Klatch.
Macrame - Shambles making ♦
Join this craft to learn how to make your own shambles. Egg not provided.
Magical Mandalas
Start the convention with a gentle, meditative art class. Meet others in a calm, creative space.
Mask Making ♦
Create your own mask in this crafting activity in which you will be guided to be creative and imaginative.
Maskerade - Welcome to the Witch Trials
The traditional costume, talent and prop competition. Strut your funky stuff, Jools style. Enter here (before the convention) or Go to Ops at the convention.
M. A. Batten - Draw & Talk
Join Matt and Marion as they examine Matt's illustrative skills in relation to his work. Expect some amazing art.
Matt Falloon ♦
Chat with Matt about his ballooning and Discworld interests in this intimate Klatch. Registration essential.
Matt Falloon in The Ballroom
Convention regular Matt will amaze and delight you with his trained balloons. Many take on the features of beloved Discworld characters. Inflated pieces of rubber have never been more versatile.
Meditation Session
Join us for a 15 minute meditation session to start the day.
Merchants and Dealers
If you have money burning your pocket, we have merchants and dealers with wares to sell. Take a spin through Sator Square.
Mob Writing
Collaborate with a group to construct and write a short story in response to a title and genre prompt.
Modiphius Games
Modiphius Entertainment developed a Discworld RPG and we wrangled an interview with them! Come along and watch this Zoom interview.
Murder Mystery ♦
Murder, magic and mayhem against the backdrop of the The Ramtops. Read more about it in your convention book.
Newcomers/Accessibility/Volunteers Introduction
An informative talk about the convention specifically for new attendees, those concerned with accessibility or those willing to volunteer to help keep the convention running.
Nullus Continuus
A discussion about how this convention has run. Feedback is encouraged about your experiences at our convention to help us in the creation of Nullus Anxietas 11 in 2028.
Oi Dong Bead Swap
Found the beads in your con bag? Want to swap them for something better? This ice breaker is a great way to meet other convention attendees and get the bracelet of your dreams.
Oi Dong Yoga
The monks have been practicing yoga instruction. Join us to welcome the sun.
Opening Ceremony
Blessings be upon this spectacle. The official opening of the convention. Includes introductions, guidelines, comedy and a special hat.
Peel a Banana With Your Feet
Test your dexterity and peel a banana with your feet.
Pratchat ♦
Chat with Ben and Elizabeth of Pratchat about their creation process, interests in Discworld and Puns in this intimate Klatch. Registration essential.
Pratchat Interview/Podcast Recording
Pratchatters Ben McKenzie and Elizabeth Flux discuss one of Terry Pratchett's books or short stories with a special guest during a live recording of their podcast.
Press Corpse
Snap a picture! Volunteer photographers and videographers are invited for a briefing about photography at the convention.
Quiet Room
As it sounds on the tin, this is a space to sit in quiet contemplation, maybe read or complete a puzzle from the back of this book. If you need a moment of silence this is the space for you.
Richard Kurti and Bev Doyle - Going Postal
Join us for a Zoom interview with Richard and Bev as they discuss the process and events surrounding the writing of the screenplay for Going Postal, the movie.
Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent
Join us for a talk with Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent as they discuss their work, particularly 'Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch'.
Separating the Artist from the Art
One of our more serious events where a panel will give their opinions and answer some questions about can the artist be separated from the art? Submit your questions to be answered to Ops.
Silent Auction
The silent part of our Charity Auction. Bid on Discworld items displayed here. More information here, in your convention book and auction booklet.
Stephen Briggs
Stephen - a long time friend and collaborator with Terry - will be zooming in for a talk about all things Terry Pratchett and Discworld.
Tansy Rayner Roberts ♦
Chat with Tansy about her books, essays and creative process in this intimate Klatch. Registration essential.
Tansy Rayner Roberts - Pratchett's Men
Join Tansy in a discussion about her essay series on the men of Pratchett.
Tea Dueling
The sacred act of dunking a biscuit and eating it before it sullies the tea. Take up the challenge in this session.
Tim Tam Poetry Slam
Budding poets are invited to perform a witchy themed poem at this slam poetry event.
The Cat's Chorus and Play With My Big Organ
A Discworld-themed sing-along with Organ3 accompaniment. You will know the tunes, but leave it to Mrs Cake and Nanny Ogg to give you these new versions.
The Lancashire Witch Trials
One of the UK's leading speakers on this subject, Barry McCann, will beam in from Lancashire to tell us the stories of the original witches.
The Lancre Witch Trial
Ever wanted to be part of a play? Grab your chance! Come along and play a role in this short play. Everyone will get a part, even if it is only as a toad!
The Quiz
Test your Discworld and Roundworld knowledge by competing in teams to win The Quiz!
The Witches Board Game
Watch a playthrough of Discworld game, "The Witches" being played by Tansy Roberts and Ben McKenzie.
Tour the "Shades" of Sydney
A guided walking tour of Darlinghurst on Monday April 13. Pre-purchased tickets are required.
Vadim Jean Interview
Join us for a zoom interview with Vadim to learn about his role in the creation the moving pictures, Hogfather, The Colour of Magic and Going Postal.
Witch's Card Making ♦
Learn how to assemble unique greeting cards to take away.
Witch's Dunk
Ever wanted to dunk a witch? Test your arm strength to dunk a witch. Witches supplied.
Witchcraft 101
Join a modern day practitioner as she takes us through the basics of modern day witchcraft.
Writing Monsters
Join Dr Stephen Platt & Lorena Carrington for a talk about creating and writing monsters.
Additional Activities
At Nullus Anxietas X we want you to have a wonderful time. To facilitate this we have some additional activities that will run during the convention that you can participate in.
Grimoire
In your convention bag Mrs Letice Earwig has placed a Grimoire for you to fill as you complete essential tasks for a Nullus Anxietas witch.
These tasks may require you to complete tasks such as taking cool iconographs with fellow attendees, taking part in events and activities or conquering Thud in the Thud Academy.
Be sure to check the schedule for when events occur.
You will need to complete 7a tasks on each page and have them checked off by someone wearing a FAMILIAR ribbon who observed the task completion or someone in Ops on presentation of an iconograph the task.
When all pages have been completed see Ops for a special prize. For questions or enquiries, please find Coven Co-ordinator (self-appointed) Mrs Letice Earwig.
Ribbons
Following on from the fun had at the Adelaide Convention, we have continued the idea of ribbon collecting.
Each convention bag will have your starter ribbon, if you are a first time attendee you will also have a bonus ribbon to celebrate your first convention! They each have a strip of double sided tape at the top to attach them together, start by sticking the first ribbon to the bottom of your lanyard - forming a rainbow of ribbons.
To collect ribbons, ask when attending events or volunteering, and from select committee members. There may not be enough of each ribbon for everyone, there will be many lots of ribbons in the wild, but there will be a full collection up for grabs in the charity auction.
Have fun!
Spill Words
"A spill word is a word that somebody almost says, but doesn't"
- I Shall Wear Midnight
You will find a peg in your convention bag. Carry it with you. If you say any of the Spill Words during the convention and someone else hears and points it out, they can take your peg (and any others you have collected). Likewise, if you hear someone else say a Spill Word, you can take all of their pegs. Whoever has the most pegs at the Closing Ceremony wins!.
The spill words4 are:
- WITCH
- DISCWORLD
- DUCK
Note: Please see Convention organisers for disagreements on whether a word was said. Plurals of spill words count and pegs will be lost. However, bewitched and turducken do not as they have different meanings.
Footnotes
1 A Klatch is a convention term for an intimate chat between a special guest and a small group of attendees.
2 It's like a bananananananana dakry -very hard to know when to stop spelling!
3 Bloody Stupid Johnson triumphs again
4 We considered "Terry" and "Pratchett" but - speak his name. GNU.
