HE KŌTUKU REREKA TAHI: A TRIBUTE TO KERI HULME
Pukapuka Talks
WORD Christchurch and Pukapuka Talks present this very special event to celebrate the life of the enigmatic and brilliant Keri Hulme (1947-2021), author of the bone people, with Patricia Grace, Whiti Hereaka, Marian Evans, Matt Salmons, Anna Hulme and Ariana Tikao, MCed by Becky Manawatu.
Keri Hulme’s nephew Matt Salmons, her niece Anna Hulme, her publisher Marian Evans (from Spiral Collective) and singer/composer Ariana Tikao will be joined by writers Patricia Grace and Whiti Hereaka.
The three writers will share a piece of Hulme’s writing that has influenced them, then read a new work of their own in response, specially commissioned to commemorate her extraordinary body of work.
Marian Evans and Patricia Grace will appear via video. All other performers will appear in person.
In between readings you’ll glimpse Hulme’s life through some of her favourite songs.
MC: Nic Low (unfortunately Becky Manawatu is no longer able to attend)
NZSL Interpreted Event
This event will be New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) Interpreted by a trained interpreter from Platform Interpreting New Zealand.
To book reserved seats close to the front of the stage for a good view of the interpreter, email access@nelsonartsfestival.nz or call the Theatre Royal Box Office on 03 548 3840.
Special After Show Event
Of course, the bone people is one of New Zealand’s most famous and influential books but copies of Keri Hulme’s poetry and short story collections will also be available for sale on the night at the Page & Blackmore festival bookstore. (If you already have a copy of the bone people, bring it along too!)
Buy the pukapuka here:
Keri Hulme: the bone people | Te Kaihau/The Windeater | Lost Possessions
Patricia Grace: From The Centre | Cousins
Whiti Hereaka: Kurangaituku
Nic Low: Uprising
Ariana Tikao: Mokorua: Ngā kōrero mō tōku mono kauai (Mokorua: My story of mono kauae)
In collaboration with
THEATRE ROYAL
Sun 23 Oct | 7.00pm
75 min
Pay What You Can (PWYC)