Andrew Bovell comes to Launceston
Updated: Feb 22, 2024
The Tamar Valley Writers Festival is thrilled to announce that, in partnership with Three River Theatre, we are hosting critically acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Andrew Bovell in Launceston on November 17 and 18, during Three River Theatre's season of 'Things I Know to Be True'.
There are two events we want to tell you about... the links are below so be sure to book your place:
1/ PRE-SHOW MASTERCLASS Friday November 17 The Florance Hotel, 17 Brisbane Street, Launceston (in the Conservatory) 5:30pm til 7:10pm
Please bring along your notepad or laptop and be ready to listen to Andrew speak, to ask your burning questions and to participate in some writing activities. Limited spaces available.
+++ Please join Andrew and the team at Three River Theatre at the Earl Arts Centre after the masterclass for TRT's production of Bovell's work 'Things I Know to Be True' (not included in the masterclass price).
2/ POST-SHOW Q&A Saturday November 18 Earl Arts Centre, Earl St, Launceston. 3:30pm - 4:30pm (some slight flexibility of exact time due to live performance prior)
Come along to hear Andrew Bovell discuss his play 'Things I Know to be True' and other wonderful works for the stage and theatre, served with a glass of bubbles.
+++Please join Andrew and the team for Three River Theatre's production of Bovell's work 'Things I Know to Be True' prior (not included in the Q&A price).
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