Going West Books & Writers Festival 2007

Going West Books & Writers Festival 2007

Get out your diary! The Going West Books and Writers Festival is only a couple of months away and you won’t want to miss any of the literary action around the City.

From the hugely popular Poetry Slam competition that pitches poets against each other for cash prizes through to the emerging talent of teenage rappers and of course the mainstay of the Festival, the Books and Writers Weekend, there’s more than enough going on to entice you to come along to an event.

The main events of the Going West Books & Writers Festival 2007 are:

Going West Books & Writers Weekend
A celebration of the Kiwi writing spirit with more than 30 novelists, poets, artists and performers at
Titirangi War Memorial Hall, featuring renowned Irish playwright, Ursula Rani Sarma. Attend the whole
weekend, come for a day or select a couple of sessions that appeal. Visit www.goingwest.co.nz for a
full programme listing.
When: Friday 14th September to Sunday 16th September
Where:. Titirangi War Memorial Hall, Titirangi, Waitakere City
Tickets: Full Weekend: $150, $100 conc. Friday evening: $30, $22 conc. Full day - Saturday or Sunday: $85 or $70 conc. Single sessions – door sales only: $15, $10 conc.
For bookings contact Waitakere City ph (09) 836 8000 ext 8167.
Full programme details at www.goingwest.co.nz

Hatch
This fascinating one man show starring Stuart Devenie is based on the twisted, true story of Joseph Hatch. Upstanding citizen, ex-Mayor of Invercargill, member of Parliament and successful businessman, Hatch is thrust headfirst into an international controversy over his slaughter of more than three million penguins on Macquarie Island. Hounded by the New Zealand Government, The Times of London, the Seamen’s Union, the mothers of Dunedin and even H.G. Wells, Hatch is determined to clear his name and justify his actions. Hero or villain? You decide! Spend an outlandish evening in the company of this charismatic, wily, obsessive man.
When: Wednesday 29th August - Saturday 1st September at 8pm plus matinees Thursday 30th August
at 11am, Saturday 1st September at 2pm.
Where: Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre, 15 Glendale Rd, Waitakere City
Tickets: $28 (full) or $23 (conc) or $15 (students). Booking number: (09) 836 8000 ext 8167.
SIX SHOWS ONLY. Visit www.goingwest.co.nz for more information.

Word Up! – Youth performance event
Spoken word, stand up comedians, singer/song writers, poets and hip hop/rap artists.
A chance for emerging youth (15-18) performance artists to show off their talents. Come along and see the up-and-coming performers of the future.
When: 7th September 2007, 7-10pm
Where: Opanuku Studio, Corban Estate Arts Centre, 426 Gt North Rd, Henderson
Tickets: Performers free. Audience gold coin entry.
For Bookings and information, phone CEAC on 838 4455

Bookmarket
A day-long market for second-hand, rare and hand-made books at Titirangi Memorial Hall. Includes a free book valuing service, coffee, food and music, so dust off your old books, bring them along and see how much they are worth.
When: Saturday 8th September 10am – 4pm
Where: Titirangi War Memorial Hall, Titirangi, Waitakere City
Tickets: No tickets required - FREE ENTRY - all welcome

Poetry Slam
This is no staid, dull poetry reading. Poetry slam is the competitive art of performance poetry where cash prizes are up for grabs. It puts a dual emphasis on writing and performance, encouraging poets to focus on what they’re saying and how they’re saying it. Poets perform their work and are judged by members of the audience who are encouraged to respond through impassioned cheering or lusty booing. The combination of competition with poetry ensures a fun, inclusive and diverse experience for all.

Poets must follow a series of rules: the poems must be original, the poet may not use props, costumes or musical instruments, and if the poet goes over the 3 minute time limit, points are deducted.
Entrants must be prepared to perform up to 3 pieces for each round. Register to read at the door on the night, but registrations are limited to 30, so first in, first served.
When: Saturday 8th September – 7pm (registration) 7.30pm start
Where: Titirangi War Memorial Hall, Titirangi, Waitakere City
Tickets: Door sales only $10

Storyfest
Over 2,000 children and their families come together to share a magical brew of storytelling, music, performance, workshops and creative activities. This year’s theme is ‘One World – Our World’. Come along for a few sessions or the whole day.
When: Saturday 22nd September – 10 am to 4 pm.
Where: Kelston Community Centre, Kelston.
Tickets: No tickets required – FREE ENTRY - all welcome

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