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What the Magpie Says: Catherine Chidgey

Date Past Event19 May 2023

Price  No longer available

Location Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre

Genre Festivals

Show description

Is The Axeman’s Carnival the great Kiwi Gothic classic?

Narrated by a mimicking magpie, Catherine Chidgey’s book is not only funny and magical, it’s also a bird’s-eye view into the very real struggle of farming life.

A nuanced portrayal of love and domestic violence, it is a 2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards finalist. Chidgey will discuss her writing life with Rachael King.

Supported by Platinum Bold Patrons, Betsy & Michael Benjamin. 

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Location

On atAotea Centre | Aotea – Te Pokapū

50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland

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