Free Festival Art Talks Start Today

Media Release: 27 February 2012

Free Festival Art Talks Start Today

Make the most of your lunch break during Festival 2012. Always popular and full of fascinating insights, Art Talks are a series of conversations with some of the Festival’s most inspired national and international artists. Don’t miss this series of free hour-long lunchtime talks at the TelstraClear Festival Club on Wellington’s Waterfront.

Monday February 27th, 1pm – The Wild Bride Chaired by Jo Randerson
Join members of the Kneehigh theatre company as they discuss taking their work from the fields of Cornwall to London’s West End and Broadway.

Tuesday February 28th, 1pm – Masi Chaired by Lynn Freeman
The Conch director Nina Nawalowalo and British illusionist Paul Kieve talk about the cross-cultural creation of Masi.

Wednesday February 29th, 1pm – Tu Chaired by Murray Lynch
Adapting someone else’s story to stage – join Hone Kouka as he discusses writing a play inspired by Patricia Grace’s best selling novel.

Friday March 2nd, 1pm – Birds with Skymirrors Chaired by Anton Carter
An opportunity to hear Lemi Ponifasio talk about his experiences touring the works of Mau to some of the most prestigious stages in the world

Saturday March 3rd, 12pm – The Sixteen Chaired by Peter Walls
A rare chance to hear from the renowned conductor and founder of The Sixteen, Harry Christophers.

Thursday March 8th, 1pm – Beautiful Burnout Chaired by Michael Hurst
What does it mean to be a theatre company without bricks and mortar? The National Theatre of Scotland talks about their approach to building a new generation of theatre goers.

Friday March 9th, 1pm – The Animals and Children Took to the Streets Chaired by Weta
Wellington is awash with digital creators. Be there as members of theatre company 1927 talk with local experts in the field.

Saturday March 10th, 12pm – Political Mother Chaired by Garry Trinder
In conversation with Hofesh Shechter – one of the most important voices in contemporary dance.

Tuesday March 13th, 1pm – Tinariwen Chaired by Simon Sweetman
A chance to witness this North African group share tales of struggle and success in their musical endeavours.

Wednesday March 14th, 1pm – Letting Space Chaired by Sophie Jeram
Gain insight into Mark Harvey’s Productive Bodies, where his ideas of human usefulness and productivity take on a whole new spin.

Thursday March 15th, 1pm – First Contact Chaired by Helen Kedgley
Acclaimed New Zealand artist Michael Tuffery gives an insight into the evolution of his latest multi-media installation, First Contact 2012.

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