Michelanne Forster, playwright and author, the current University of Auckland/Michael King Writers Centre Fellow, will talk about the issues and dilemmas involved in writing historical fiction.Michelanne works range from drama and children’s theatre to comedy and musicals. In 2010 she worked with actor and comedian Paul Barrett on Tic Tic, a solo play exploring Tourette’s syndrome, which played to rave reviews at the Auckland International Comedy Festival. She has written plays such as Don’t Mention Casablanca, about her family history, and Larnach Castle of Lies and Daughters of Heaven, based on episodes from New Zealand’s past.
Michelanne will outline the steps she would take to write a story about the Signalman’s House. Her talk will start at 2 pm, followed by afternoon tea hosted by the Devonport Friends of the Michael King Writers’ Centre and an open afternoon.
After the talk, visitors will be welcome to look through New Zealand’s first literary centre, based in the historic Signalman’s House on Mt Victoria/Takarunga in Devonport. Enjoy the views and the collection of literary memorabilia. This is a free event. All welcome.
Michelanne will outline the steps she would take to write a story about the Signalman’s House. Her talk will start at 2 pm, followed by afternoon tea hosted by the Devonport Friends of the Michael King Writers’ Centre and an open afternoon.
After the talk, visitors will be welcome to look through New Zealand’s first literary centre, based in the historic Signalman’s House on Mt Victoria/Takarunga in Devonport. Enjoy the views and the collection of literary memorabilia. This is a free event. All welcome.
Sunday 25 September 2011 Author’s talk from 2 pm
Open afternoon to 4 pm
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