Step into the intoxicating world of Beauty from Pain by Georgia Cates with an afternoon that’s equal parts book club, boudoir fantasy, and cellar door.
This NOT your typical book club. The is your pre-film book chat and mingle
Bring your girlfriends or hot date for a pre-film celebration of Beauty from Pain with intimate access to special guests from film including the two lead stars Samantha Allsop and Jackson Gallagher and supporting actor James Sargent.
There is also a Q&A with author Georgia Cates, wine and cheese, giveaways, and a few cheeky surprises.
One of those surprises is hearing from the studio who taught Samantha how to pole dance! More information about the Pole Gym below.
Haven’t read the book? No problem! Come for the company, wine, and food before seeing the film.
What you can win (and you must be there to win it):
SOOOO many exciting prizes and give aways. Join us in person and you could take home:
- Signed copies of Beauty from Pain by author Georgia Cates
- A day on set! From set dressing to rehearsal to “quiet on set” to eating in the mess tent with cast and crew. You and a friend could win a day on the set of an upcoming romance film shooting right here in Brisbane.
- One of two copies of The Lovers by Kristin Cast – a new spicey, spellbinding, light romantasy.
- A Pole Gym voucher
- Lucky door prize
Who is Book World Club?
Alana and Lauren are the founders of Book World Club, a reader-led platform created to bring people together around books in a relaxed and welcoming way. Through hosted book clubs, live events, retreats, and Book World Magazine, they design experiences where stories spark conversation, shared moments, and a sense of community. Their focus is on making reading social without being formal, and creating spaces where people can enjoy books together in ways that feel easy, thoughtful, and genuinely fun.
Say hi to Lauren and Alana at the Book World Club stand in Dendy Cinemas foyer and be sure to investigate their newly launched app Bookish Events.
Want ALL the Beauty from Pain the festival has to offer?
Stay after Book Club and settle in to watch the exclusive Australian in-cinema premier of the book’s adaptation.
Bundle ticket packages only $35 and includes the book club event (with beverage, mini antipasto, prizes) and film screening.
Who is Pole Gym?
At the heart of The Pole Gym is the core belief that pole dancing and aerials should be a joyous and empowering experience for everyone. We are an inclusive studio that explores all styles of pole dance for anyone over the age of 18 (16 with consent). A common misconception is that you must already be strong, flexible or coordinated to start pole or aerial classes. Our program caters for absolute beginners, ensuring a welcoming and non-intimidating entry point. With focus on building strength and fitness gradually in a positive and safe learning environment.
At The Pole Gym we are fun, creative and a little bit quirky!
We take immense pride in the vibrant and close-knit community that has flourished within our studio and watching it grow at our Student Performance Nights and Social Club Events. Join a pole or aerials trial to see what it’s all about!
We look forward to welcoming you to our community!
