Writers Write : Actors Read
BridgetWell-known actors read short stories written by Aotearoa New Zealand writers to a live audience at Ockham Collective's The Nix in Auckland.
Curated by Bridget van der Zijpp, and recorded and mastered by Depot Sound.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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Bluey has been selected from Maria Samuela's collection Beats of the Pa’u published by Te Herenga Waka University Press. Maria was born in Wellington and her writing is predominantly centred on the Cook Island diaspora. Her stories ha... more
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The Baddest Toroa in Town is selected from the Airini Beautrais' prize winning collection Bug Week which was published by Te Herenga Waka University Press. Airini won the Best First Book of Poetry in the Montana New Zealand Book Awar... more
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Keri Hulme's story Hooks and Feelers won the 1975 BNZ Katherine Mansfield prize and set her on the writing path that led to her becoming our first ever Booker Prize winner with The Bone People. Selected from the anthology Oh, to be a ... more
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Emergency Procedures by Amy Head has been selected from the stunning collection Signs of Life, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press - which is set amidst the rubble of post-quake Christchurch. Amy is also the author of the no... more
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Babydoll by Catherine Chidgey was first published on ReadingRoom. Catherine Chidgey is currently experiencing world-wide acclaim with her most recent novel The Book of Guilt, her ninth novel. Her previous two, The Axeman’s Carnival an... more
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The award-winning story Jewel’s Darl by Anne Kennedy won the 1983 BNZ Katherine Mansfield Prize, shooting the as-yet-unheard-of Anne Kennedy to instant literary fame. Later Peter Wells made an iconic short film of the story, casting a... more
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The Kiss has been selected Patricia Grace’s short story collection Small Holes In The Silence (Penguin Random House NZ), also recently republished and celebrated in Hiwa: Contemporary Māori Short Stories (AUP).
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A Casket Made of Flax was selected from Airana Ngarewa’s short story collection Pātea Boys, published by Moa Press. Airana Ngarewa (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngā Rauru, Ngāruahine) was born and raised in Pātea, and has published three books – the... more
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Unique in its concept, this series features well-known actors delivering readings of short stories penned by writers from Aotearoa New Zealand. The narratives covered often reflect diverse themes, from the intricacies of human relationships and cultural identity to the powerful connections between nature and community. Each episode showcases a different actor's interpretation, bringing literature to life in a compelling and accessible manner, which likely appeals to audiences interested in both performing arts and contemporary literature. The live readings create a dynamic atmosphere, emphasizing the performative aspect of storytelling and engaging listeners with rich, emotive performances.
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