We're proud to be a part of this event at the Court Theatre (and encouraged by their desire to be a part of the performance poetry movement in Christchurch). Below is a letter from Philip Aldridge and Dan Pengelly of the Court Theatre explaining a little more about the event this week.
Tena Koutou,
We would like to invite you along to
an intimate afternoon of poetry at The Court Theatre. This is the first
Forge foray into poetry and we hope to make an annual event exploring
words, voice and the world around us. Featuring poets from
Christchurch’s professional poetry collectives Catalyst and Lady Poets
as well as our very own Ross Gumbley and Philip Aldridge.
Words of War
Europe, Gallipoli, Vietnam, Afghanistan, Serbia
and Iraq… Poetry inspired and impassioned by WAR.
On Sunday two spaces will hold words, voices and stories inspired and impassioned by War.
The afternoon starts at 4pm with
music by Amy Grace. Two 40 minute sessions of poetry will take place in
The Pub Charity Studio and The Chapman Tripp Stage. From raw and fresh
verses of Tusiata Avia to the beautiful crafted words of Kipling,
there will be something for everyone.
Sunday 3 of August
The Court Theatre: Pub Charity Studio & Chapman Trip Stage
Tickets $10 for all ages, available from The Court Theatre
4pm-6pm
Nine poets reciting poetry from World War 1 to Iraq
The bar will be open, includes 20 minute interval
This is a Forge at The Court event.
Not sure what that means? The Forge is our boutique theatre brand that
goes alongside The Court Theatre main season. Offering intimate and
creative theatre experiences for Canterbury audiences. This is
our playground for innovation and things that are a little bit
different.
We would love to see you there.
Regards and aroha,
Philip Aldridge, Chief Executive of The Court Theatre &
Daniel Pengelly, Associate Director of The Court Theatre
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