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Events include

​Thursday 6th June

Poetry event at Gore Library Touring poets Kay McKenzie Cooke and Jenny Powell will read and discuss their writing.
Local poets are invited to read their work in the Open Mic section.
Gor Library 11:30 am

Poetry Reading and Panel Discussion with Sara Hirsch, David Eggleton, Kay McKenzie Cooke and Jenny Powell; Invercargill Library meeting room, 7pm, Koha entry.

Friday 7th June

Conversation on the Couch with Tusiata Avia.
An opportunity to hear from poet, writer and performer Tusiata Avia, about her journey and experiences as a Pacifica writer in Aotearoa.
Repertory House, 7pm. Limited ticket sales, max 2 tickets per person. $30 each.
(Note the bar will not be open). No door sales.

Saturday 8th June

Poetry writing workshop with Sara Hirsch, 9-11am Invercargill Library Meeting Room $20 (or both workshops for $30)
Have you always wanted to learn how to write poetry? Have you been writing for ages and would love the chance to get some tips and tricks? Whatever your background and experience everyone is welcome at this inclusive workshop, from newbies to the poetry obsessed.
The session will introduce you to some fun activities to get you scribbling. We will play with words, sounds and images until we find the poems that need to be written, spoken, shouted at the top of our voices. This workshop is for anyone who has something to say, even if you don’t know what it is yet. Come join in some games, meet some like minded people and explore poetry in ways they don’t teach you in school.

Poetry performance workshop with Sara Hirsch, 12-2pm Invercargill Library Meeting Room $20 (or both workshops for $30)

Taking words from the page to the stage! Whether you are new to the microphone or a seasoned slam poet, this performance workshop is for you. Come and join this inclusive, fun and interactive session centred around poetry in performance with UK Slam Champion Sara Hirsch.
We will explore performance techniques and practice speaking poems in a safe supportive space to help you build confidence and enjoy the power of spoken word.
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​Poetry Masterclass with Tusiata Avia, 2.30-4.30pm Invercargill Library Meeting Room $30