Verb 2024

Megan Dunn, labour histories and Patrick Ness

All three of the following Verb talks were hosted at the Hannah Playhouse on 10th November 2024.

The Mermaid Chronicles: Megan Dunn, interviewed by Harry Ricketts (standing in for Kim Hill). Topics include mermaid puns, the role of literature and memoir.

Writing Labour Histories: Lyndy McIntyre (Power to Win), Jared Davidson (Blood and Dirt: Prison labour and the making of New Zealand) and Cybèle Locke (Comrade - Bill Anderson) discussed writing history and the labour movement. Chaired by Toby Manhire.

Wrestling with Monsters: Patrick Ness interviewed by Claire Mabey (standing in for Kim Hill. Topics include: Demagogues, respecting children and rhinos.