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FREE GUIDE TO THE FESTIVAL
NELSON CITY COUNCIL PRESENTS
THE 2018 NELSON ARTS FESTIVAL
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MUSING WITH MICHAEL LEUNIG 5 MASKED PARADE & CARNIVALE 6 – 7 DANCE & CIRCUS 8 – 10 THEATRE & COMEDY 11 – 17 MUSIC 18 – 29 CHILD & FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHOWS 30 – 33 KORERO 34 – 35 PAGE & BLACKMORE READERS & WRITERS PROGRAMME 36 – 41 PIC’S GRANARY GIGS 42 – 43 VISUAL ARTS 44 – 45 FESTIVAL INFORMATION 54 – 59 »» BOOKING INFORMATION »» SPECIAL OFFERS »» PLANNER »» MAP & VENUE INFORMATION »» FESTIVAL TEAM
WELCOME TO THE 24TH
NELSON ARTS FESTIVAL!
We’re bringing the world to Nelson!
It’s always uplifting in mid-winter to Our 24th Festival sees shows coming all the
be looking forward to the Nelson Arts way from such far-flung places as Hungary,
Festival, which heralds springtime Canada, Australia and even Nelson!
with such excitement and joy. In this programme you will find everything
you want from circus to chamber music,
This year’s programme is no exception –
from theatre to talks, from music to mask,
with some very special guests including
and from dance to disco!
the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the
rare appearance of international music Our thanks to everybody who helped
producer, composer and Nelson boy put this Festival together, our funders,
Rhian Sheehan. our sponsors, our supporters, our crew,
and of course you, our audience.
I’m thrilled the Nelson Centre of Musical
Arts is firmly in place as a key venue for our Enjoy!
city. Well done to all those who worked so The Nelson Arts Festival team
hard to get this treasured performance
Festival Office
space back into our lives. I’m looking
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forward to Sounds Excellent 2018 – with a
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Parade and Carnivale – will wind up
the Festival with the theme ‘Weird and
Wonderful’. No doubt Nelson will rise to the
occasion and fill the streets once again.
I hope you’ll find the programme as
exciting as I do, and make sure you get
the Early Bird specials in August for your
top show picks.
Thank you for your
support – Nelson is
known for its
enthusiastic audiences
and I’m sure this year
will be no different.
Nelson Mayor
Rachel Reese
Charlie Unwin, Kerry Sunderland,
Above: Wendy Clease,
u, Am and a Raine.
Axel de Maupeo
4
MUSING
AN EVENING WITH
MICHAEL LEUNIG
AUSTRALIA
Internationally acclaimed Australian
cartoonist, writer, painter, philosopher
and poet Michael Leunig shares his love
of cartooning and human observation as
he talks and draws his way through an
evening of sublime charm and insight.
Leunig was declared a National Living Treasure
oper
by the National Trust of Australia in 1997.
Photo: Sam Co
His commentary on political, cultural and
emotional life spans more than forty years and
has often explored the idea of an innocent and
sacred personal world. The fragile ecosystem of
human nature and its relationship to the wider
natural world is a related and recurrent theme.
He describes his approach as regressive,
humorous, messy, mystical, primal and
vaudevillian – producing work that is open
to many interpretations and has been
widely adapted in education, music, theatre,
psychotherapy and spiritual life.
Join us for one special night with the creative
genius that is Michael Leunig.
FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE FULL $38 SENIOR $34
Sun 14 Oct, 5pm EARLY BIRD $34 GROUP OF 6+ $34pp
60 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $20 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 5
COMMUNITY
MASKED PARADE
& CARNIVALE
The iconic Nelson Masked Parade will Entry is free and open to all, including
once again wrap up the Nelson Arts community groups, businesses, families,
Festival with a whirlwind of colour, individuals and, of course, school groups of
mask and performance. all ages. As well as the usual prize categories:
individual, school group and non-school group,
we are introducing a new prize for pre-school
The parade theme this year is Weird & Wonderful.
groups. Plus there is the Kim Merry Supreme
Come along and see how schools, community
Award for the overall winner.
groups and individuals have responded to this.
Or take part and think about what can be seen Please enrol in advance to be eligible for prizes.
through a microscope, what can be imagined of Go to nelsonartsfestival.co.nz to enrol online.
the future or discovered about the past. Assembly Area: Montgomery Square.
All are invited to investigate the awesome, Parade Route: exit Montgomery Square onto
the marvellous, the extraordinary, the many Bridge Street, Trafalgar Street, Hardy Street,
weirdly wonderful and wonderfully weird Morrison Street, Selwyn Place, Church Street,
aspects of our world. across Hardy Street to Montgomery Square.
Upper Trafalgar & Hardy Streets Wet weather day for parade only:
Fri 26 Oct, 5.30pm (Parade), 6.30 – 10pm (Carnivale) Sun 28 Oct, 5.30pm. Reports on
FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Nelson Arts Festival Facebook page.
6 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details
COMMUNITY
Photos: Tim Cuff
The Carnivale will fire up the evening directly
after the Masked Parade, for party time in
Trafalgar and Hardy Streets!
There will be music, street performances, a dedicated
youth-friendly zone, food stalls and so much more!
The Hardy Street Maimai of Bass, featuring DJ Grant
Smithies, will be back with an eclectic mix of soul, funk,
disco, African and Jamaican music, and anything else
that takes his fancy on the night.
Everyone is invited to come together in this family-friendly
celebration to close the 2018 Nelson Arts Festival.
Please note public spaces are alcohol free. There will be
zero tolerance of alcohol and underage drinking.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 7
BALLET
DANCE
ROYAL
Photo: Stephen A’Court
NEW ZEALAND
BALLET
Classical & Contemporary Favourites
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Artistic Director – Patricia Barker See a selection of works by legendary
choreographers, treasured by dance companies
the world over, and a whimsical new work by
Watch the dancers of your national ballet
RNZB Choreographer in Residence, Loughlan Prior.
company performing a specially curated
programme of works, including classical A show not to be missed.
and contemporary favourites. Please note: programme is subject to change.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Ballet’s most beloved stories come to life with
the Sugar Plum Fairy’s famous pas de deux from
The Nutcracker, and a stylish, contemporary
excerpt from Swan Lake called ‘Meet the Swan’.
THEATRE ROYAL FULL $49 SENIOR $44
Sat 13 Oct, 2.30pm & 8pm EARLY BIRD $44 GROUP OF 6+ $44pp
90 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
8 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details
DANCE-THEATRE
LOBSTERS
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Borderline Arts Ensemble Choreographer Lucy Marinkovich, recently
returning from practising in Germany, Spain,
France, Croatia and Singapore, combines talents
Inspired by the works of the great surrealist
with Athens-Wellington-NYC based theatre
painters, Lobsters is a story about love
maker Miranda Manasiadis, to bring you the
itself, and the way we must peel away our
athletic and visually compelling Lobsters.
shells to find our authentic selves.
“... bawdy, sensual, glamorous, dirty, beautiful,
Lobsters fuses invigorating contemporary and melancholic cabaret of ruminations on
dance with the eccentric and humorous story love, sex, and longing.” THEATREVIEW
of a lobster who was once Salvador Dali’s
“... intense, physical, compelling...”
muse. She tells of her rise and fall, from
DEIRDRE TARRANT
celebrity artistic icon to washed-up cabaret
singer, and observes with irony two young PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
lovers (inspired by the famous painting by
René Magritte) who struggle to connect their
idealised image of love with reality.
EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNER
BEST ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE
WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS 2017
CAMPION AWARD FOR MOST
Photo: Philip Merry
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
CARMEL MCGLONE
WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS 2017
WINNER BEST SOUND DESIGNER
LUCIEN JOHNSON
WELLINGTON THEATRE AWARDS 2017
THEATRE ROYAL FULL $46 SENIOR $42
Mon 15 Oct, 7pm EARLY BIRD $42 GROUP OF 6+ $42pp
65 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 9
CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS
DRIFTWOOD
AUSTRALIA
Casus Circus
In this colourful and turbulent concoction
of pure joy and intimacy, watch Casus
Circus bring a blank canvas to life and revel
in our innate need for human contact.
This is a circus show that won’t let you forget
what it is to be human, and in a moment of
danger, how a grasping hold can be survival.
The unique acrobatic shapes signature to Casus
abound in this journey of explosive encounters,
hidden looks, and humorous discoveries.
Accompany Casus as we surge forward...
together!
“Outrageously impressive.” THE LIST
“The most magnificent show of the Festival.”
EDINBURGH FESTIVAL MAGAZINE
“Breathtaking sounds like a buzzword,
so let’s just say I kept forgetting to breathe;
eyes wide, mouth agape, in complete awe.”
THE ADVERTISER
“Driftwood is quickly becoming circus royalty
so be quick, go and grab a ticket.”
ED FEST MAGAZINE
“We may all be cast on the ocean of life
but Driftwood is rising above the waves.”
BROADWAY BABY
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
THEATRE ROYAL FULL $49 SENIOR $44
Thu 11 & Fri 12 Oct, 7pm EARLY BIRD $44 GROUP OF 6+ $44pp
60 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
10 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsTHEATRE
WILD DOGS
UNDER MY SKIRT
BEST DIRECTOR
ANAPELA POLATA’IVAO
2016 AUCKLAND
THEATRE AWARDS
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
An FCC and New Zealand Festival Co-Production Through her vivid, compelling and at times
hilarious characters, Avia paints a deeply
Written by Tusiata Avia personal view of Pacific Island life and its
Directed by Anapela Polata’ivao sometimes uneasy collisions with the Kiwi way.
Heart-stopping and unmissable theatre.
“One of the best pieces of theatre
Samoan New Zealander Tusiata Avia’s
I’ve seen in many years.” ALBERT WENDT
poetry becomes a fearless and enchanting
piece of theatre under the direction of “Make time to catch the fantastic
Anapela Polata’ivao and a cast of six Wild Dogs Under My Skirt.” DOMINION POST
powerful Pasefika actresses. “I highly recommend this. An amazing night.”
LYNN FREEMAN, RNZ NATIONAL
Breathing provocative new life into Avia’s
examination and celebration of what it is to be
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
a Samoan woman, Polata’ivao’s direction adds
“extra levels of nuance, power and dramatic
sophistication”, which earned her Best Director
in the 2016 Auckland Theatre Awards.
Photo: Matt Grace
THEATRE ROYAL FULL $48 SENIOR $43
Thu 18 & Fri 19 Oct, 8pm EARLY BIRD $43 GROUP OF 6+ $43pp
75 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 11THEATRE
Photo: Emma Brittenden
THE
DUNSTAN
CREEK
HAUNTING
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Rollicking Entertainment Ltd Perfect for fans of mysteries, thrillers and
films such as The Conjuring, The Others and
The Woman in Black.
David Ladderman and Lizzie Tollemache
present strange and eerie ghost stories A show to make you gasp, laugh... and scream!
from the gold rush, digging up bits of "Genuinely chilling and scary." THE PRESS
the past to thrill, chill and delight. "Real, immediate and all-encompassing."
THEATREVIEW
As travelling carnies David and Lizzie WARNING: This show may contain paranormal
developed an obsession with the occult, activity and is not suitable for those with an
exposing and explaining the paranormal. extremely nervous disposition.
But lately their shows have been disrupted Recommended for age 13+ years.
by strange occurrences. Audience members Children must be accompanied by an adult.
are experiencing phenomena that can't be
Latecomers not admitted.
explained... What if we are not alone in the
First produced in association with The Court Theatre, Christchurch.
theatre tonight?
Based on real life accounts of early New Zealand PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
hauntings, this spine-chilling show will
make you question every shadow and
sleep with the lights on.
SUTER THEATRE FULL $39 SENIOR $35
Thu 11 & Fri 12 Oct, 7pm EARLY BIRD $35 GROUP OF 6+ $35pp
60 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
12 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsTHEATRE
CONVERSATIONS
WITH DEAD RELATIVES
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Flaxworks theatre company
Written & performed by Alex Ellis &
Phil Ormsby
Directed by Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Stories. We all have them.
Stories that have been told and retold over
breakfast tables, barbeques, campfires, and
drunken dinner parties. You know the ones.
Epic and incredible family stories. Stories
passed down through generations about
warriors, princesses, ratbags, preachers
and visionaries; stories that tell us where we
came from and who we are. Maybe.
From the team that brought us Miss Jean
Batten, Conversations with Dead Relatives is
a tale of family histories. An exploration of
how these stories shape us, how they affect
how we see our ancestors and, in turn, how
we see ourselves. And like all good stories
there are clashes of ideals, moral dilemmas,
epic adventures and romantic tales of love
and hope. But above all, these stories make
us question our obligations to our ancestors.
Is it enough to just tell their stories?
“It’s funny, moving, evocative and PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
thought-provoking.” 13TH FLOOR – LIZ GUNN
“... an intimate and heart-warming play.”
THEATRESCENES
SUTER THEATRE FULL $39 SENIOR $35
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Oct, 7pm EARLY BIRD $35 GROUP OF 6+ $35pp
60 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 13THEATRE
COMEDY
Photo: Peter Jennings
MY BEST DEAD FRIEND
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Zanetti Productions An “authentic and brilliant” storytelling comedy
show, My Best Dead Friend is created by Anya
Tate-Manning (Hudson & Halls Live!) and Isobel
This is a story about my best friends. Ok, no,
MacKinnon (Best Director, 2015 NZ Fringe Festival).
this is actually mostly a story about me.
“Hilarious and refreshing.” PERTH ARTS LIVE
“Tackles big subjects with a light touch.”
December, 1998. Dunedin. High summer
PANTOGRAPH PUNCH
in a town where there isn’t a lot to do.
This is a comedy about death, revolution,
WINNER BEST WINNER MELBOURNE FRINGE
unfulfilled love, and a possum. OF FRINGE TOUR READY AWARD
NZ FRINGE 2018 NZ FRINGE 2018
My Best Dead Friend is a true story about
heart-breaking grief and enduring friendship, PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
featuring a soundtrack ranging from The
Verlaines to the Backstreet Boys, and the words
of Tuwhare, Baxter and Bishop. It’s a joyful
comedy from a heavy heart.
SUTER THEATRE FULL $39 SENIOR $35
Thu 18 & Fri 19 Oct, 8pm EARLY BIRD $35 GROUP OF 6+ $35pp
60 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
14 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsTHEATRE
WINNER OF THE
SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD
AUCKLAND FRINGE 2017
AO T E
A R OA
NEW
ZEAL
AND
Zanetti Productions Jane Doe is still touring in the US after
Written & directed by Eleanor Bishop originally being conceived there, and
Performed by Karin McCracken had a successful run at the Edinburgh
Festival Fringe in 2017.
“... insightful, powerful and must not
Jane Doe goes to a party. She gets drunk.
be missed.” NZ HERALD
She blacks out. She is raped.
“Vital, important, attention-grabbing
This is a theatre show reflecting on rape and consistently poignant.”
culture in our communities. BROADWAY BABY, UK
Karin McCracken (Body Double and Mrs “This is a play with the power to
Warren’s Profession) leads a public reading change society.” AUDIENCE MEMBER
of a rape trial transcript, where audience
R16: this show discusses sexual
members read as witnesses and lawyers, and
violence in depth, and includes graphic
feed in live responses via their phones.
descriptions of sexual violence.
Interwoven with frank and funny documentary
footage with young people from across PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
America, the UK and Aotearoa, Jane Doe is a
revelatory and carefully crafted discussion on
consent, feminism and sexual empowerment.
SUTER THEATRE FULL $39 SENIOR $35
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Oct, 8pm EARLY BIRD $35 GROUP OF 6+ $35
60 mins, no interval UNDER 25 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 15COMEDY
THEATRE
MUSIC
OLIVE COPPERBOTTOM
A Dickensian tale of love, gin and the pox!
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND WINNER THE IRON CHICKEN
BEST INDOOR SHOW
WORLD BUSKERS FESTIVAL 2018
Written & performed by Penny Ashton
WINNER BEST WINNER BEST
OVERALL SHOW MUSICAL
VICTORIA FRINGE 2017 VICTORIA FRINGE 2017
Following the sold-out success of Promise and
Promiscuity, Penny Ashton swaps Austen for
Dickens and brings orphaned hero Olive, and a
squalid gaggle of hilarious Victorians, to crusty life.
Olive Copperbottom is a rollicking romantic
musical journey through fifteen gin soaked
characters told with song, dance and
questionable personal hygiene. It’s Oliver! meets
Blackadder with a saucy feminine twist.
Ashton requests that you should come because
as Dickens says; “It is a hopeless endeavour to
attract people to the theatre, unless they first be
brought to believe they will never get in.”
“Ashton is a one-woman-show wonder.”
CBC CANADA
“It sparkles with intelligence, wit and verve.”
THE CHRISTCHURCH PRESS 2018
“... a frothy margarita of theatrical fun,
with a pronounced tequila kick.”
WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
Warning: Innuendo!
Recommended for ages 16+.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
SUTER THEATRE FULL $39 SENIOR $35
Tue 16 & Wed 17 Oct, 7.30pm EARLY BIRD $35 GROUP OF 6+ $35pp
75 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
16 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsTHEATRE
MUSIC
SONGS FOR ALI HARPER – BEST ACTRESS
NOBODIES
UNITED SOLO FESTIVAL
NEW YORK 2014
ALI HARPER – BEST ACTRESS
CHAPMAN TRIPP AWARDS
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND WELLINGTON 2008
A Court Theatre Production
Starring Ali Harper
Written by Joanna Murray-Smith
Directed by Ross Gumbley
Musical Direction by Richard Marrett
Award-winning actress and singer Ali Harper is
bringing the critically-acclaimed, one-woman
play Songs for Nobodies to Nelson.
Share five life-changing encounters between
legendary divas Judy Garland, Patsy Cline,
Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday and Maria Callas, and
the everyday women whose lives they touched,
interspersed with their iconic songs.
Songs for Nobodies is a one-of-a-kind showcase
that reminds us that everybody has a story –
and a song – worth hearing.
“Ali Harper has a range and depth and clarity
which, combined with her acting ability, make
Photo: Danielle Colvin Photography
for a stunning performance.” THEATREVIEW
“... truly astonishing acting and singing
tour-de-force.” THE CHRISTCHURCH PRESS
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
THEATRE ROYAL FULL $48 SENIOR $43
Sun 14 Oct, 7pm EARLY BIRD $43 GROUP OF 6+ $43pp
90 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 17MUSIC
NZTRIO: EXOTICA
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Andrew Beer Violin This powerhouse ensemble of New Zealand’s
Ashley Brown Cello best invite you for an evening of tapas-style music.
Stephen De Pledge Piano Works by Ravel, Piazzolla, Cassadó and Albéniz
will be served alongside fresh toe-tapping local
delicacies by Kiwis Claire Cowan and Alex Taylor.
Enjoy a ‘tasting platter’ of a programme
full of vibrant, piquant music from Spain, “How lucky these composers are to have such
Argentina, Brazil, and beyond. fine musicians to bring their works to life.
What a godsend NZTrio is.” THE CHRISTCHURCH PRESS
Joining founding member of NZTrio Ashley
Brown for Exotica, are Concertmaster for the PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Andrew
Beer, and internationally renowned solo
artist/senior lecturer at Auckland University
School of Music, Stephen De Pledge.
Each has played extensively throughout
North America, Europe, Asia and Australasia,
with performances broadcast on TV and
radio networks worldwide, plus multiple
recordings and accolades to their names.
WINNER – BEST
CLASSICAL ARTIST
2018 VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND
MUSIC AWARDS
Photo: Tai Nelson
NELSON CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS FULL $48 SENIOR $44
Sat 13 Oct, 6pm EARLY BIRD $44 GROUP OF 6+ $44pp
80 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
18 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsMUSIC
TAKIRI
ENSEMBLE
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Anna Leese Guidi Soprano
Maaike Beekman Mezzo Soprano
Robert Tucker Tenor
James Harrison Baritone
Kirsten Robertson Piano
The Tākiri Ensemble is an exciting and unique
vocal ensemble, featuring talented New Zealand
artists – four opera singers and a pianist.
Internationally acclaimed soprano Anna Leese –
who recently wowed the Nelson Opera in the Park
audience – is joined by mezzo soprano Maaike
Beekman, tenor Robert Tucker, baritone James
Harrison and pianist Kirsten Robertson.
Between them, these five stunning performers have
won multiple awards, studied with luminaries from
around the globe, sung or played with an even longer
and more impressive list of people, and appeared
in recitals, venues and productions the world over.
And as the Tākiri Ensemble, they have received rave
reviews for their fresh presentations of beautiful and
rarely performed classical song ensembles.
For this Nelson concert, the Tākiri Ensemble will
perform a selection of German lieder and French
and English art songs, as well as New Zealand songs.
“... a marriage of poetry and music.” MIDDLE C
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
NELSON CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS FULL $48 SENIOR $44
Sun 14 Oct, 7pm EARLY BIRD $44 GROUP OF 6+ $44pp
100 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 19MUSIC
Photo: Robert J Edwards
SOUNDS EXCELLENT 2018
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Enjoy an evening showcasing some of singer-songwriter Brooklyn Scott and from Nelson
Nelson’s finest singers and musicians. College for Girls, string trio The Bachelorettes.
Singer-songwriter Bryce Wastney, whose sound
Nelson Bays Harmony, directed by Kathy has been likened to Neil Finn and Cat Stevens,
Jamieson, continues to perfect its four-part mixes humour with heart-felt examples from his
barbershop sound. Singing traditional barbershop own life in his smooth acoustic story-telling style.
as well as contemporary arrangements, its full Whether a cappella harmony, traditional
and vibrant sound reaches to the heart. instrumental, choral or solo, these performers
Mosaic, under the direction of Shannel Courtney, have the passion and dedication that turns their
brings energy and vibrancy to a cappella music talent into excellence.
from around the world. Welcome to Sounds Excellent 2018!
Performing contemporary, classical, rock, PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
country and toe tapping tangos, Nelson youth
is represented by NCMA Young Voices Choir,
NELSON CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS FULL $30 SENIOR $26
Mon 15 Oct, 7pm EARLY BIRD $26 GROUP OF 6+ $26pp
120 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $15 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
20 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsMUSIC
NGA HAU
NGAKAU
Breath of Mine
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
The premiere live performance of the
music created for the Ngā Hau Ngākau
collaborative exhibition, which features
paintings by Robin Slow, carvings by
Brian Flintoff and video production by
Bob Bickerton, showing at The Suter Art
Gallery between August and October.
The music serves as an accompaniment
to a video collage of images from the
exhibition. In doing so, it leads the listener
inside the paintings and carvings, alluding
to stories of old, revealing new layers of
experience. It moves between the visual
dimensions, touching on stories from the
paintings and carvings and inferring new
connections to be explored.
Featuring waiata sung by Ariana Tikao and
Holly Tikao-Weir, and taonga pūoro played
by Bob Bickerton and Solomon Rahui, the
performance will conclude with a question
and answer session with all the artists.
No latecomers.
Painting: Robin Slow
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
SUTER THEATRE FULL $30 SENIOR $26
Sun 21 Oct, 5.30pm EARLY BIRD $26 GROUP OF 6+ $26pp
40 mins, plus Q&A UNDER 19 $15 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 21MUSIC
GARRETT KATO
CANADA /AUSTRALIA
Canadian born Australian based singer-songwriter
Garrett Kato is one to watch. His music comes
from his heart and soul, his voice effortlessly
gentle and soothing.
At the age of 23, Kato relocated to the beaches of
Byron Bay, Australia, and it was there he was spotted by
platinum recording artist Pete Murray. Since then, his
captivating performances have seen him sharing the
stage with the likes of Bernard Fanning, Jack Johnson
and Pete Murray.
In 2015 Kato released his second LP, That Low and
Lonesome Sound, to much critical acclaim. At times
the recording evokes subtle images of a younger,
darker Springsteen with moments of lush
beautiful instrumentation from the likes
of Bon Iver and The War on Drugs.
“That Low and Lonesome Sound [is]
a gentle gem rich with songwriting
nous and emotion leaking from
every pore.” ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE
FREE PIC’S GRANARY GIG
6.30pm Gypsy Pickers (p.43)
FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE FULL $45 SENIOR $40
Thu 18 Oct, 8pm EARLY BIRD $40 GROUP OF 6+ $40pp
110 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
22 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsMUSIC
Photo: Alexander Hallag
WINNER BEST WINNER BEST
ORIGINAL SCORE SOUNDTRACK
QANTAS FILM & TELEVISION FISKE FULLDOME FILM
AWARDS (2010) FESTIVAL (2015)
RHIAN SHEEHAN:
A QUIET DIVIDE
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Originally from Nelson, Sheehan’s award-winning
Transforming the Theatre Royal into compositions have featured on screens around
a sublime sound and light venue, the world, including the BBC, Netflix, HBO,
composer Rhian Sheehan delivers a the US Super Bowl and The Academy Awards,
truly emotive and immersive audio-visual while his albums have amassed over 30 million
show, showcasing his brand new album streams on Spotify alone.
A Quiet Divide, as well as work from his “... a ‘wish you were there’ moment, where the
previous acclaimed albums. audience is so mesmerised you could hear a
pin drop.” SUNDAY STAR TIMES
Featuring a full band, a local string section and “... a stunning show.” SIMON SWEETMAN
a dream-like montage of captivating visuals,
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
time-lapse, portraits, animations, landscapes
and starscapes, Rhian Sheehan creates a
breath-taking son et lumière.
THEATRE ROYAL FULL $49 SENIOR $44
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Oct, 8pm EARLY BIRD $44 GROUP OF 6+ $44pp
115 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 23MUSIC
JULIA DEANS & BAND
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Julia Deans Vocals & Guitar Deans’ solo material has been embraced
Tali Keys & Vocals with critical acclaim and rave reviews, and
Reb Fountain Guitar & Vocals her recently released album We Light Fire is
Richard Pickard Bass no exception. The title track is “absolutely
Jono Sawyer Drums fantastic. It’s sparse, subtle, lyrically elegant and
perfectly balanced.” JACQUIE WALTERS, MUSIC.NET.NZ
As one of New Zealand’s most iconic For the Festival, Julia and her new band will
performers, Julia Deans’ heartfelt songs take Nelson audiences on a winding inside
have seen her transition from a household tour of the new album.
name as front-person for Fur Patrol, to an “Yep, she can sing, and when she soars it’s
impressive solo artist. a spine-tingling thing, because it’s all real.”
GARY STEEL, METRO MAGAZINE
“Julia Deans is a rock and roll goddess.”
ALEX BEHAN, MUSIC 101, RNZ
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
NOMINATED NOMINATED APRA
TAITE MUSIC SILVER SCROLL
PRIZE 2010 “A NEW DIALOGUE” 2010
NOMINATED BEST FEMALE SOLO
ARTIST & BEST POP ALBUM
NZ MUSIC AWARDS 2010
Photo: Greg Olesen
FREE PIC’S GRANARY GIGS
6.30pm Los Galanes (p.42)
10pm Musical Montage Dance Party (p.42)
FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE FULL $45 SENIOR $40
Fri 12 Oct, 8pm EARLY BIRD $40 GROUP OF 6+ $40pp
110 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
24 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsMUSIC
Photo: Jenna Todd
TINY RUINS WINNER BEST
ALTERNATIVE ALBUM
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
BRIGHTLY PAINTED ONE
2014 NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS
Hollie Fullbrook Vocals & Guitar Traversing early influences of folk and blues,
Cass Basil Bass Fullbrook’s songs are known for their unique
Alex Freer Drums lyrical flair and a wry humour that is at times
Tom Healy Guitar disarmingly confessional.
Expect deftly picked guitar in alternate tunings,
Hot on the heels of a European tour and reminiscent of 60’s folk and psychedelic pop,
direct to Nelson, Tiny Ruins will showcase matched with some of the best musicians in
new material alongside favourites from the country.
their award-winning back catalogue. “One of the best acts to harness the power
of dark folk... Expansive, experimental and
Following her ‘Hurtling Through’ collaboration
exciting.” HHHHAPPY
with The Clean’s Hamish Kilgour, and ‘Dream
Wave’ – a single recorded with film director "As a lyricist, Fullbrook is both conversational
David Lynch, Hollie Fullbrook returns with and a storyteller. But the amount of sound
her spellbinding live band to bring us a new she’s able to get out of her guitar is what
set of songs. makes her mesmerising." SINCE I LEFT YOU
Tiny Ruins’ new material enters spaces more FREE PIC’S GRANARY GIG
expansive and experimental than ever. 6.30pm Minor Celebrity (p.43)
FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE FULL $45 SENIOR $40
Fri 19 Oct, 8pm EARLY BIRD $40 GROUP OF 6+ $40pp
110 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 25MUSIC
Photo: Mark McNeilly
“It’s just plain @#%*#@ fun.” SPILL MAGAZINE
THE SHUFFLE DEMONS
CANADA
Richard Underhill Alto Sax & Vocals The Shuffle Demons have released eight CDs,
Ryan Oliver Tenor Sax & Vocals two hit videos, won several music awards, done
Kelly Jefferson Tenor Sax & Vocals numerous TV and radio appearances, and
George Koller Bass & Vocals toured extensively nationally and internationally.
Stich Wynston Drums & Vocals The Shuffle Demons are genre bending, highly
visually entertaining, funky, funny and, best of all,
can really PLAY. Expect an exciting, no holds barred
The Shuffle Demons are a crowd-pleasing,
performance that features wild romps in the crowd
full-on musical group that backs up their
– maybe into the vineyard – free jazz moments,
stage antics with phenomenal playing as
danceable funk, poetry, killer solos and more.
some of Canada's most talented musicians.
They first broke onto the Canadian music PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
scene with an electrifying musical fusion
that drew in equal measure from Sun Ra,
Charles Mingus, Run DMC and Beastie Boys.
Over the course of their illustrious career,
NEUDORF VINEYARDS FULL $42 SENIOR $38
Sat 13 Oct, 2pm EARLY BIRD $38 GROUP OF 6+ $38pp
110 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
26 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsMUSIC
LOUIS BAKER & BAND
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Louis Baker Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars
APRA SILVER SCROLL
Cory Champion Drums FINALIST 2014
TOP 20 2017
Dan Hayles Keyboards
Johnny Lawrence Bass
Lisa Tomlins Backing Vocals
Independent soulful singer-songwriter Louis Baker
is inarguably one of the most compelling voices to
emerge in recent years from New Zealand’s fertile
musical landscape.
Crafting his work with a deep artistic integrity, Louis
has gathered a loyal following that spans the world
over. Everyone from India Arie (“Louis Baker, you sing
my soul,”) to the international music community
(BBC 6 Music, Clash Magazine, The Line of Best Fit,
Earmilk) have shown love for what he has become.
Louis has also performed at festivals across the
world, including Field Days, Sziget Festival, Sonar
Festival, The Great Escape, and Splendor in the
Grass. And we’re thrilled to welcome him back to our
Festival, along with his band which features one of
the tightest, funkiest, and most solid rhythm sections
in the Wellington music scene, and Lisa Tomlins on
backing vocals.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Photo: Steve Stills
FREE PIC’S GRANARY GIGS
6.30pm Cruise Control (p.42)
10pm Serpico (p.42)
FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE FULL $45 SENIOR $40
Sat 13 Oct, 8pm EARLY BIRD $40 GROUP OF 6+ $40pp
110 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 27MUSIC
“A dark horse, a diamond in
Photo: Scalette Alcarin
the rough, a hidden gem.”
DAN WATT, BEAT MAGAZINE
SEX ON TOAST
AUSTRALIA
Angus Leslie Vocals hearts of casual punters and hard-core fans
Karaitiana Hemara Vocals alike, all across Australia.
Tiaryn Griggs Vocals They’ve performed at many festivals, such as
Louis King Guitar Woodford Folk Festival, Melbourne International
Marty Holoubek Bass Guitar & Keyboards Jazz Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival, St. Kilda
Lewis Moody Keyboards Festival and Brunswick Music Festival, as well
James Bowers Keyboards as sharing stages with luminaries such as The
Gareth Thompson Drums Barons of Tang, Vaudeville Smash, The Bombay
Royale and countless others.
Sex on Toast is an irrepressibly charming Venue set up for dancing. Seat not guaranteed.
organisation that specialises in raw early
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
80’s funk, hard edged new jack swing, blazing
improvisation and heartfelt blue-eyed soul.
BlueBerry
Technology on your terms
Currently residing in Melbourne, Australia,
Sex on Toast’s choreographed stage act,
complex arrangements, performative FREE PIC’S GRANARY GIGS
larrikinism and danceability, have won the 6.30pm Azra (p.43)
10pm The Score (p.43)
FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE FULL $45 SENIOR $40
Sat 20 Oct, 8pm EARLY BIRD $40 GROUP OF 6+ $40pp
110 mins, inc. interval UNDER 19 $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
28 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsMUSIC
THE EASTERN
Opening Act: Not Bruce Willis
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
union songs, writes union songs like love
In 2013 The Eastern closed out the Festival songs, and wants to slow dance and stand
with a legendary night in the Granary. on tables, all at the same time.
Now five years later, history repeats itself Not Bruce Willis is a four-piece bundle of
– this time on our mainstage! energy comprising many different genres and
styles, all glued together with rock sensibilities,
Double-billed with local band Not Bruce wry humour and acerbic social observations.
Willis, and with your assistance of course, The Venue set up for dancing. Seat not guaranteed.
Eastern will help us conclude our ticketed
evening performances with a night that will PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
get your toes a-tappin!
The Eastern is a string band that roars like a
punk band, swings like a gospel band, drinks
like a country band, works like a bar band, FREE PIC’S GRANARY GIG
hopes like folk singers, sings love songs like 6pm Te Manawa Choir (p.43)
FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE 7pm Not Bruce Willis
Sun 21 Oct 8.15ish The Eastern
200 mins, inc. two intervals PRICE $25 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 29WHAT’S CHILD ANN-DROID Age: 4+ years
A 21st century Pinocchio that combines theatre
& FAMILY with the newest digital technologies in a heart-
warming story for all ages.
FRIENDLY? THEATRE ROYAL
Public show: Tue 16 Oct, 7pm
With the Festival beginning in the Schools & public show: Wed 17 Oct, 10.30am
school holidays, we have programmed (See page 31 for more information.)
two shows especially for youngsters.
Once school has begun again, there are MY BEST DEAD FRIEND
several more opportunities for children to Senior Secondary
enjoy fabulous fun shows, either with parents A comedy about death, revolution, unfulfilled
or guardians, or through their schools. love, and a possum.
For Schools Programme enquiries, please SUTER THEATRE
contact the Festival office on 03 545 8734, Schools only show: Fri 19 Oct, 1pm
or email festivalenquiries@ncc.govt.nz. Public shows: Thu 18 & Fri 19 Oct, 8pm
(See page 14 for more information.)
JAMES RUSSELL – DRAGON
THE MESSY MAGIC BROTHERS BOOK Age: 8 – 12 years
ADVENTURE Age: 4+ years James Russell discusses his latest novel in
Circus, slapstick and magic combine when Spray The Dragon Defenders series, An Unfamiliar Place.
and Wipe are hired to clean a magician’s house. GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
SUTER THEATRE Sat 20 Oct, 11am
Thu 11 & Fri 12 Oct, 10am (See page 39 for more information.)
(See page 33 for more information.)
GAVIN BISHOP – COOK’S COOK
CAPTAIN PINKY’S Age: 5 – 9 years
Learn about Captain James Cook’s journeys
PIRATE TODDLER BOOGIE
through the eyes of his cook, the one-handed
Age: under 6 years
John Thompson.
Penny Ashton leads a pirate themed disco
GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
for the young and young at hearrrrrrt!
Sat 20 Oct, 1.30pm
NELSON CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS
(See page 39 for more information.)
Sun 14 Oct, 2pm
(See page 32 for more information.)
WILFRID GORDON
MCDONALD PARTRIDGE
Age: 3 – 10 years
Adapted from Mem Fox’s much-loved book, this
magical play uses storytelling, puppetry and
live performance to explore childhood and age,
memory and relationships.
Available only for performances in schools.
Contact the Festival office for more information.
30 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsTHEATRE
FAMILY
GOLDEN BUZZER
1ST HUNGARY’S
GOT TALENT ANN-DROID
WINNER 1ST PADERBORNER
PERFORMANCE PRIZE The Wonderful Adventures
of a Robot Girl
10TH INTERNATIONALE
KULTURBÖRSE, GERMANY
HUNGARY
BANDART Productions
A 21st century Pinocchio that combines
theatre with the newest digital technologies:
projection, smart LED costume, robot ball
and drone, in a fascinating story for all ages.
Robot girl Ann’s goal is to become human.
Her creator Alfred, a playful inventor, gives Ann
one task – to collect and bring back home the
lost creatures. During her wonderful journey on
the ground, in the air and underwater, she faces
many challenges that help her discover the most
important virtues in life. But what else does Ann
find? Follow her path to learn what she really
discovers in this magical world!
In this beautifully animated, heart-warming
family show from multi-award winning BANDART
Productions, drawings come to life and
performers move together with the projected
visuals to create a 3D movie experience, right
before our very eyes.
“Spell-binding.” IRISH MIRROR
“I didn’t want it to end.” JOHANNA, 6 YEARS OLD
Recommended for age 4+ years.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Photo: KNI
THEATRE ROYAL FULL $25 SENIOR $20
Tue 16 Oct, 7pm; Wed 17 Oct, 10.30am EARLY BIRD $20 FAMILY* $65
50 mins, no interval UNDER 19 $12 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
*Family ticket is for 4 people, max. 2 adults. BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 31FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN MUSIC
CAPTAIN
PINKY’S
PIRATE STAGE ONE
TODDLER Stage One is a designated student
BOOGIE stage held at the Nelson Centre of
Musical Arts, where primary and
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND secondary students perform for the
public in the wonderful heritage
Nelson School of Music Auditorium.
Penny Ashton leads a pirate themed disco
for the young and young at hearrrrrrt!
Nelson Arts Festival is delighted to
present this wonderful opportunity
Arrrrrrr calling all ye young scallywags!
for students to experience performing
Come an’ shake ye booty with Captain Pinky in a world-class concert venue
an‘ her dancing friends Jolly, Roger an’ Stinky with professional support, and for
the stuffed parrot. Nelsonians to enjoy young, local talent.
Kiwi favourites, retro smashes and pirate Items range from choirs to ukuleles,
shanties all combine for a treasure chest kapa haka to jazz, rock to dance.
of solid gold hits to make you and your
Come along and show your support
toddler shimmy yer timbers.
for our wonderful young performers –
Dress ups arrrrr to be encouraged. you will be richly rewarded.
Recommended for children under 6 years.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Sailors under 6 months free!
All kiddies must be accompanied and
adults may not enter without children.
No more than three little pirates under 6,
per adult.
NELSON CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS NELSON CENTRE OF MUSICAL ARTS
Sun 14 Oct, 2pm. 55 mins Tue 23 – Fri 26 Oct, 11am – 2pm
PRICE $5 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
32 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsFAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN
THEATRE
THE MESSY MAGIC
ADVENTURE!
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Rollicking Entertainment Ltd The best of circus, slapstick and magic combine
in this very special adventure for primary
school-aged children and their families.
Created and performed by Lizzie
Tollemache and David Ladderman Waterproof cover provided for those in the
front row…
“Plays out in a terrifically unexpected way...
Spray and Wipe are two cleaners who have
Highly recommended for big kids and little
been hired for their most exciting job ever,
kids alike.” THEATREVIEW, CHRISTCHURCH 2016
cleaning a magician’s house!
"Gleeful physical comedy... The entire
But when they accidentally let the magic out audience appears to be having a ball."
of its box, everything is turned topsy-turvy… THEATREVIEW, SOUTHLAND FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 2017
Now, the audience must help Spray and Wipe Recommended for age 4+ years. All children
think of a plan to get the magic back in the must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
box before the magician comes home, as her
house gets messier and messier! PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Photo: Elizabeth Lane
SUTER THEATRE FULL $15 *Family ticket is for 4 people,
max. 2 adults.
Thu 11 & Fri 12 Oct, 10am UNDER 15 $9
45 mins, no interval FAMILY* $40 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 33KORERO THEATRE
KORERO
Photo: Courtesy of Suite, Wellington
Festival in Development
APERTURE
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Nelson Regional DramaLAB
Written & performed by Martine Baanvinger
Poetry Slam Finals Support visuals by Klaasz Breukel
Featuring Penny Ashton
Martine Baanvinger, who wrote and
Get ready to be transported and
starred in the award-winning play Solitude,
dazzled by dancing words as poets
has discovered another great true story
pit their hearts and souls against
and is developing it into a one-woman play.
one another in an effort to represent
Nelson in the National Poetry Slam In 1957, Dutch woman Ans Westra arrived in
Competition. There can be only one! New Zealand and began to take photos of her
new homeland. Fascinated by Māori culture
in particular, she created a uniquely historical
The competitive art of performance
and intimate documentation of Māori life,
poetry, Slam continues to be a world-wide
which led to a successful career capturing
phenomenon and a major player in festivals
the essence of all people in Aotearoa.
the world over as it encourages artistic
statement and engages communities in the You’re invited to come and experience extracts
revelry of language! from this new work, give feedback at the Q&A
session and be part of the development of a
The evening will be emceed by poet,
new play.
comedian and personality Penny Ashton.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
If you are keen to take part in the Slam, please
contact Mark Raffills on 027 215 4969 or
email mark@drycrust.com.
GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ JOHNNY CASH ROOM, NMIT
Mon 15 Oct, 7pm. 120 mins, plus interval Sat 20 Oct, 5pm. Approx. 45 mins, plus Q&A
PRICE $15 PLUS FEE ENTRY BY KOHA
34 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsKORERO KORERO
Photo: John-Paul Pochin
COUCH
STORIES PECHAKUCHA
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
Couch Stories are true, personal PechaKucha returns for its eleventh year
stories told live on stage, without at the Festival, with a diverse range
notes or pictures. of presentations from interesting and
creative people.
Couch Stories organisers are celebrating
the move to a larger venue by inviting The fixed format (which takes its name
back to the stage, ten of their favourite from the Japanese term for chit-chat)
storytellers from previous shows. limits each presenter to a slideshow of
The theme for the night is “Anything Goes”, 20 images, each shown for 20 seconds,
so the alumni have free rein to tell new keeping it concise and fast-paced.
stories on any subject at all. The PechaKucha concept was devised in
Join us for a night of revealing and engaging Tokyo, Japan and has spread to more
stories that will have you laughing and than 1,000 cities worldwide.
crying, cringing and sighing. For more information go to pechakucha.org,
couchstories.co.nz or if you’d like to present, please email
Andy on info@andyclover.com.
FREE PIC’S GRANARY GIG
6pm Anaglypta (p.43) FREE PIC’S GRANARY GIG
6pm Marianne Navon (p.43)
FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE FESTIVAL MAINSTAGE
Tue 16 Oct, 7.30pm. 110 mins, inc. interval Wed 17 Oct, 7.30pm. 120 mins, inc. interval
PRICE $15 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE PRICE $10 PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 35READERS AND WRITERS
PAGE & BLACKMORE
READERS AND WRITERS
Hear bestselling author Helen Brown reveal
how Bono the cat transformed her life, join
Lizzie Marvelly when she issues a battle cry
for Kiwi women, and find out how to create
wildly delicious kai with Amber Rose.
Paul Bensemann documents the fight for our
forests, Michèle A’Court shares the secrets of
long-lasting intimacy, and 2018 Ockham NZ
Book Awards’ non-fiction winner Diana Wichtel
recounts the search for her father. HEAR MORE FOR LESS
with two special offers:
SPECIAL EVENT - BOOK LAUNCH 5 for $50 or 10 for $90
(plus TicketDirect service fee).
We are thrilled to welcome literary treasure
Maurice Gee, who will be discussing Choose the 5 or 10 talks you wish
his new book, Memory Pieces, in what to attend at a discounted price.
will be his only NZ public event. These offers:
GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ • Can only be purchased at
Fri 12 Oct, 2.30pm. KOHA Theatre Royal Nelson.
• Can be used for group bookings.
• Include the Lunch and Thinking
All sessions, except the book launch, are 60 minutes,
Brunch sessions, but NOT the
no interval. Books will be on sale at the Page &
meals.
Blackmore Festival bookstore. Most authors will be
available for book signings after their sessions.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Dragon Brothers Books
36 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsREADERS AND WRITERS
THAT F WORD
It’s 125 years since women’s suffrage in New Zealand,
Photo: Monty Adams
but how far have we come? Lizzie Marvelly issues a
wake-up call and a battle cry for all Kiwi women.
In her first book, That F Word: Growing Up Feminist in
Aotearoa, award-winning columnist, singer and blogger
Marvelly tells the story of New Zealand’s feminist roots, then GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
traverses the modern landscape, tearing apart areas of Fri 12 Oct, 12pm for lunch,
gender imbalance and pervading attitudes to Kiwi women. 12.30pm start
Chaired by Jessie Bray Sharpin. EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
WITH LUNCH $15 extra
PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BALANCING ACT
Thinking Brunch 1
Jeff Golden
How can we make the career ladder more baby-friendly?
With Michele A’Court keeping order, we hear from Holly
Walker (The Whole Intimate Mess: Motherhood, Politics, and
Photo:
Women’s Writing), Lizzie Marvelly (That F Word: Growing Up
Feminist in Aotearoa), Laura Irish (Medea, The Mother) and GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
stay-at-home dad Rajorshi Chakraborti (The Man Who Would Sat 13 Oct, 10.30am for brunch,
Not See). This is a session for the whole ‘village’: those who 11am start
are currently juggling a career with being a parent, those EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
who are contemplating it, and those who want to support WITH BRUNCH $13 extra
family and friends better. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
DRIVING TO TREBLINKA
Join 2018 Ockham Award winner Diana Wichtel in
conversation with Elizabeth Knox about her long
search to find out what happened to her father.
Canadian-born Wichtel’s search for her father, who
had miraculously survived the Holocaust, became an
obsession as she painstakingly uncovered information GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
about his past. Her story is a deep reflection on the Sat 13 Oct, 1.30pm
meaning of family, the trauma of loss, and the insistence EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
of memory. Is it better to know, or more bearable not to? PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 37READERS AND WRITERS
THE MAN WHO WOULD NOT SEE
Rajorshi Chakraborti has mined his own life to write a
gripping novel about the disjunction of the immigrant
experience.
Born in Calcutta, half-brothers Ashim and Abhay are
separated as children. When they are reunited in Wellington
30 years later, Abhay is forced to question his memories of GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
the past. Kerry Sunderland joins Chakraborti on stage to Sat 13 Oct, 3.30pm
explore how relationships can become distorted by guilt and EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
remorse, and how we choose what we are willing to see. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Image: The Little Things © Lawrey & Lole
Thinking Brunch 2
From negotiating screen time to protecting kids
from cyber bullies and predators, the digital
terrain has created a completely new set of
challenges for parents.
Matt Lawrey (The Little Things) leads the journey
through the quagmire with fellow travellers John
Parsons (Keeping Your Children Safe Online), Steve GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
Henry (education innovator at Otago Polytechnic), Sun 14 Oct, 10.30am for brunch,
Anne Harvey (Sons to Men: A Mother’s Guide) and 11am start
EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
Emily Writes (Is it Bedtime Yet? Parenting ... the
WITH BRUNCH $13 extra
Hilarious, the Hair-raising, the Heart-breaking).
PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
HOW WE MET
One of NZ’s favourite stand-up comedians,
Michèle A’Court returns to Nelson with her new
Photo: Kate Little
book, How We Met: the ways great love begins...
How can the stories couples tell about how they met –
the romantic, absurd, serendipitous, convoluted,
scandalous, breath-taking moments of connection GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
– help weave their lives together? Couch Stories Sun 14 Oct, 1.30pm
co-host Ro Cambridge joins A’Court to explore how EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
storytelling supports intimacy. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
38 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsREADERS AND WRITERS
HELEN BROWN’S BONO
Based on the author’s popular Huffington Post blog,
Bono is a funny, tender and insightful story about
life, love and recovery.
Having survived a brush with cancer, Brown took stock of
her comfortable suburban life and found it wanting. So
when she was invited to visit New York, the city that never GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
sleeps, she accepted. Dog lover Jacquetta Bell joins Brown Sun 14 Oct, 3.30pm
on stage to find out how her third memoir is a tale that will EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
move even non-cat lovers. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
DRAGON BOOKS
James Russell has entranced several generations
with the books he has self-published under the
Dragon Brothers Books moniker.
Russell will discuss his latest junior novel, The Dragon
Defenders – Book Three: An Unfamiliar Place. An innovator
and augmented reality enthusiast, he uses AR technology to
GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
bring three-dimensional magic to all of his books. Jo Dippie Sat 20 Oct, 11am
joins him on stage to explore how his dragons are fostering PRICE $6
a love of reading among young children and tweens. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
Recommended for 8 – 12 year olds.
COOK’S COOK
Gavin Bishop follows the 1768 journey of Captain
James Cook’s H.M.S. Endeavour with the ship’s cook,
the one-handed John Thompson, as storyteller.
Cook’s Cook features real recipes, events on board and
the places the ship travelled on its journey to the Pacific.
Discover more about this beautiful book – which is for
five to nine year olds but will appeal to all ages – in time
GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
for the 250th anniversary of the Endeavour’s journey. Sat 20 Oct, 1.30pm
Chaired by fellow children’s book author Tania Norfolk. PRICE $6
Recommended for 5 – 9 year olds. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 39READERS AND WRITERS
FAMILY NARRATIVES
Pip Desmond and Emma Gilkison explore how love
compelled them to write about the intimate details of
their family lives, revealing stories of universal interest.
Pip Desmond (Song for Rosaleen) has written honestly about
caring for her mother, who had dementia. In The Heart
of Jesus Valentino, Emma Gilkison recounts the toughest
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decision of her life. Kerry Sunderland joins them to explore
Sat 20 Oct, 3.30pm
how memoir captures moments that swing from joy to
EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
sadness, and back again. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
RETHINKING DEATH AND DYING
Thinking Brunch 3
Photo: The Fare-well Trust
There’s compelling evidence that preparing for death
enables us to live life to the fullest.
Lynda Hannah, Dr Kiri Edge, Coroner Marcus Elliott
(contributors to Death and Dying in New Zealand) and
memoirist Pip Desmond will examine how societal changes
and Māori traditions can help us rethink death and dying. GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
Kerry Sunderland will facilitate, inviting panellists to explore Sun 21 Oct, 10.30am for brunch,
the challenges and benefits of talking openly about death – 11am start
especially with our family members. EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
WITH BRUNCH $13 extra
PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
THE ROBOTS ARE COMING
For as long as science fiction has existed, we have
been fascinated with the question – will robots be
our friends or foes?
Helen Heath (Are Friends Electric?) with Dr Jo Cribb and
David Glover (Don’t Worry About the Robots: How to
Survive and Thrive in the New World of Work) discuss the GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
impact of robots on our lives. Naomi Arnold, who has Sun 21 Oct, 1.30pm
written about how robots are being used in medicine and EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
aged care for New Zealand Geographic, chairs. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
40 BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for detailsREADERS AND WRITERS
MIND MATTERS
Porsche Brosseau
Almost half of all New Zealanders will experience some
form of mental illness during their lives. How can we
prevent illness and help those who are unwell?
Editor Naomi Arnold and contributor Danyl Mclauchlan
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(Headlands: New Stories of Anxiety) will be joined by Green
Party MP and mental health advocate Chlöe Swarbrick, to GRANARY FESTIVAL CAFÉ
explore what enables recovery, how families can support Sun 21 Oct, 3.30pm
their loved ones and what changes are needed in our society EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
and culture to enhance wellbeing. Chaired by Liz Price. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
FIGHT FOR THE FOREST
Paul Bensemann has recorded a largely untold but
significant and inspiring history; one that reminds us
that change for good is always possible.
Based on interviews with key players, Fight for the Forest
documents the public campaigns to save our native
forests. Beginning in the 1960s with the battle to save
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Lake Manapouri, Bensemann also covers the campaigns Mon 22 Oct, 11am
that led to the creation of several National Parks and EARLY BIRD $12 FULL $16
established South Westland as a World Heritage Area. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
Chaired by Debs Martin.
BEYOND THE PLATE
Cookbooks are no longer merely compilations of
recipes. Amber Rose and Fiona Summerfield explore
food writing and how food is part of our culture.
After several years living in the UK, where she was private
chef to Sadie Frost and Jude Law, Rose has returned
to her roots with her third cookbook, Wild Delicious.
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Summerfield lives in Lower Moutere and is a contributing
Mon 22 Oct, 1.30pm
author to Kai and culture: Food stories from Aotearoa.
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Chaired by Nicola Galloway. PLUS TICKETDIRECT SERVICE FEE
BOOKINGS See pages 54 – 55 for details 41You can also read
