LESSONS FROM THE OTHER SIDE
What if the dead could speak? What might they say? Psychic-medium Peter Williams reckons he can communicate with the departed, and sets about demonstrating his skills in sell-out shows that give audiences a chance to open their hearts to lessons from those that have passed.
WORDS RITA HORANYI
CONNECTING WITH LOST loved ones can be a serious business. Williams’ hugely popular show, Return of the Medium, walks a delicate balance between being entertaining and grappling with some big themes, including mortality, healing, reconciliation, and hope.
“I’ve felt a million different ways that people pass and ... the circumstances under which they pass. And it’s quite often that you get to give a different point of view once someone’s passed ... what the state of emotions have been when they passed, or with people who are still with us,” he says.
Sharing messages from the other side allows Williams to help people come to some understanding, to let go, and even be consoled.
“The most rewarding thing is just seeing the relief on people when they know that their loved one is okay when they didn’t have the chance to say goodbye or ... letting them know that they’re still witnessing what’s happening in their life currently and they’re not gone. When you see people literally get that validated ... you just see people light up. It’s like magic.”
In Darwin, the atmosphere at Return of the Medium tends to be more light-hearted and engaging, reflecting the character of the people and the place.
“It’s laidback, we have fun. Of course it can be very, very serious ... You don’t know, and it’s an emotional rollercoaster, but more often than not, everyone in Darwin is quite open and likes to have fun ... so I love coming back there.”
Judging by the enthusiasm for his show, which is back again by popular demand, Darwin audiences love him, too.
Peter Williams - Return of the Medium
WHEN SAT 13 SEP | 7PM
AT AANT CENTRE
COST $49-$75
INFO yourcentre.com.au
