State of Play Playwrights and playwriting in New Zealand today

State of Play Playwrights and playwriting in New Zealand today

Yes, it's true, New Zealand does have twenty living playwrights whose work has helped to create the multi-faceted gem that is New Zealand Theatre. --Theatreview Playwrights Michelanne Forster (above left) and Vivienne Plumb (above right) discuss their recently-published book Twenty New Zealand Playwrights, which offers compelling insights into some of New Zealand’s best-loved playwrights. Join Michelanne and Vivienne to discuss their book and the state of theatre in New Zealand today with other leading playwrights. Michelanne Forster is a prolific playwright and author who held the University of Auckland Residency at the Michael King Writers’ Centre in 2011. Vivienne Plumb is a playwright, poet and fiction writer who has also won numerous awards and fellowships. When:       Sunday November 9, 2014 Time:         4 pm start Where:       Michael King Writers' Centre, Summit Rd, Takarunga Mt Victoria, Devonport Cost:           Free Bookings:  Spaces may be limited, so bookings are recommended (by November 7).                   Phone: 09 445 5485      Email: assistant@writerscentre.org.nz This event is part of the Devonport Arts Festival, which is on from November 8 to 16. Check for more events here: http://www.devonportartsfestival.com/ Look out for two more Michael King Writers’ Centre events in the festival: Small Stories from Two Decades – poet Michele Leggott Kerr St Artspace, Kerr St, Devonport Wednesday November 12, 6 pm Free Hello Girls & Boys! Welcome to the Antiques Roadshow of Toys – with author David Veart Michael King Writers’ Centre, Takarunga Mt Victoria, Devonport Bring your favourite toys for an assessment Free - $5 koha for each toy assessment Sunday November 16, 2 pm to 4 pm Author talk - 2 pm Antiques Roadshow of Toys and Collectables - from 2.30 pm

Signalman’s House, Mount Victoria, Devonport, Auckland 0624, New Zealand Postal address: PO Box 32 629, Devonport, Auckland 0744. Phone/fax: 09 445 8451 Email: administrator@writerscentre.org.nz Web: www.writerscentre.org.nz