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Christchurch Festival 2021

25 August – 29 August 2021

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OVER THE TEACUPS WITH SARAH FERGUSON, DUCHESS OF YORK

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DAVID MITCHELL & TINY RUINS: IF I WERE A STORY AND YOU WERE A SONG

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Highlights

Are you a writer? Here are the amazing hands-on events and workshops WORD has created for you in 2021.

WORD Christchurch Festival 2021 offers a range of exciting events for all of you writers out there, from aspiring to experienced, including poetry, fiction, memoir and editing workshops, and the chance to see yourself in print with our magazine in residence, takahē.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

This festival is all about the Near & Far. There are too many great events to mention in one place, but if you'd like a short trip through some highlights, come on in...

GUEST CURATORS: AJ FITZWATER & DAISY SPEAKS

We welcome two talented Christchurch writers as guest curators – who bring their knowledge of festivals and the New Zealand literary landscape, and their unique voices, to add some extra spice to the programme. Read their 'what and why' here.

INTRODUCING THE FARAWAY NEAR

Introducing The Faraway Near: our custom digital venue that has the intimacy of a night at the pub with friends – and a favourite writer. Featuring international guests Helen Macdonald, Eliot Higgins (Bellingcat), the Backlisted podcast, Hari Kunzru, Tommy Orange, Ava Homa & Behrouz Boochani; A. C. Grayling and Mark O'Connell. Don't miss your chance to experience these innovative events!

Word Christchurch Festival 2021