Date: 24 March 2012
A select group of leading writers from South Africa, Africa and abroad will gather for a thought-provoking week of literary dialogue and exchange of ideas at the Time of the Writer International Writers Festival. Presented by the Centre for Creative Arts (University of KwaZulu-Natal) and made possible through principal funding from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund and other valued partners, this 15th edition takes place in Durban between 19th to 24th March.
During this activity-rich week, audiences can expect to hear the opinions of award-winning writers, from a variety of political and social contexts, on the creative and artistic processes and perspectives which inform their writing. Evening readings, book launches and discussions will take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre while wide-reaching day programmes (free) are spread across Durban and surrounding areas as part of the festival’s ongoing effort to promote and nurture a culture of reading, writing and creative expression. This includes school visits, a publishing forum, and a range of seminars and workshops.
SATURDAY 24 MARCH 2012
11h00 - 12h30
Coffee Conversation with Leïla Marouane
Alliance Française, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside.
Tel: 031 312 9582
12h00 - 13h30
Creative Writing Workshop: Ibrahim Al-Koni, Sefi Atta, Chris Marnewick - Mission Control, BAT Centre.
Tel: 031 332 0451
14h00 - 15h00
The Lyrics, Art, Political and Cultural Importance of Bob Marley and Reggae: Kwame Dawes - Mission Control, BAT Centre.
Tel: 031 332 0451
ELIZABETH SNEDDON THEATRE: EVENING PROGRAMME
18h45
Book Launch – Guitar Road, Self-published - Rick Andrew
Wellington Tavern Deck
19h30
Music by Rick and Gill Andrew
Inner City Stories
Cynthia Jele (South Africa)
Kgebetli Moele (South Africa)
Facilitator: Zukiswa Wanner
INTERVAL
Roots, Reggae and Writing
Colin Channer (Jamaica)
Kwame Dawes (Ghana/Jamaica)
Facilitator: Chris Abani
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries:
For submissions: call 031 332 0451
Website: http://www.cca.ukzn.ac.za/