Poetry Events at WORD Christchurch Festival

ŌTAUTAHI POETRY SLAM FINAL

The rough diamond in the crown of the poetry calendar!

NAMING THE SIRENS

Join Sudden Valley Press poets Gail Ingram, Jeni Curtis, Janet Wainscott and Marisa Cappetta for a celebration of local poetry.

WORKSHOP: VANA MANASIADIS: THE POETIC TURN

Friday, 25 August 4:00 pm

UNRULY MEMORIES

Friday, 25 August 6:00 pm

Nathan Joe, Claudia Jardine, Isla Huia (Te Āti Haunui a-Pāpārangi, Uenuku), Frankie McMillan and Ariana Tikao (Kāi Tahu) come together to weave words within the bricks, mortar and stone of The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora.

RAY SHIPLEY’S LATE NIGHT POETRY HOUR

Friday, 25 August 9:00 pm

Christchurch’s favourite nocturnal salon brings together visiting out-of-towners and hot locals for a memorable night of poetry, shenanigans, feelings and staying up far too late.

ROY MONTGOMERY AND CLEMENTINE VALENTINE: LIVE

Saturday, 26 August 8:00 pm

An evening of music and spoken word with Roy Montgomery and Clementine Valentine to celebrate the launch of Montgomery's collection of verse Endurance.