Letters Out Loud

An evening of historical texts brought to life by familiar voices. Tickets to this gala fundraising event include a souvenir programme and refreshments.  

Speakers include Safua Akeli Amaama, Ngahiwi Apanui-Barr, Hera Lindsay Bird, Adam Dudding, Tanea Heke, Karen O'Leary, Rebecca Priestley, Vaughan Slinn, and David O'Donnell. The event will be hosted by Jo Randerson.

This is will be an evening of poignancy, laughter, and connection with Aotearoa New Zealand's past. 

All profits go to support grants for research at the Alexander Turnbull Library. The Friends of the Turnbull Library (FOTL) offer grants of $20,000 available to scholars whose research involves the use of the collections of the Alexander Turnbull Library.  More information about these grants can be found here: Research Grant (turnbullfriends.org.nz)

Doors open at 5.30, readings begin at 6.30.