Friday, 16 July 2021, 11:32 am
Some of the biggest names in New Zealand literature are
descending on New Plymouth District this month to celebrate
Puke Ariki’s Festival of Words.
NPDC Libraries Manager
Dyane Hosler says public interest in the festival is growing
with a number of the scheduled events already sold out and
limited tickets for the rest of the bookable performances
available
“We have a fantastic line-up of guest
speakers, writing and poetry workshops, comedy and
kōrero,” she says.
“Most of all we hope that the
Festival will be a reminder that NPDC’s libraries are all
about connection with our community and the many
“A weekend
of words, circus and cabaret set to turn up the heat in
Taranaki”
With nearly 40 events spread across four
days and nights, New Plymouth will generate a buzz around
Taranaki and further afield this winter as the region lives
up to its reputation as a festival province like no other
between 29 July and 1 August.
The collaboration
between the Right Royal Cabaret Fest and Festival of Words
will see New Zealand s leading cabaret artists, comedians,
authors and acclaimed guest speakers to perform at venues
throughout the district, including TSB Showplace, NPDC s
Puke Ariki Museum and Library, Govett-Brewster Art Gallery,