A select group of writers from South Africa and Africa will gather together for a week of thought provoking literary dialogue and exchange of ideas at the 18thTime of the Writer Festival. Presented by the Centre for Creative Arts (University of KwaZulu-Natal) and made possible by support from the National Department of Arts and Culture, the City of Durban, the French Institute (IFAS) and the Goethe Institute, this 18thedition takes place in Durban between 16 and 21 March.
| The lineup for the 18th Time of the Writer 2015: |
NoViolet Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Carol Campbell, South Africa
Imraan Coovadia, South Africa
ZP Dala, South Africa
Ousmane Diarra, Mali
Dilman Dila, Uganda
Jacob Dlamini, South Africa
Ekow Duker, South Africa
Craig Higginson, South Africa
Mandla Langa, South Africa
Thando Mgqolozana, South Africa
Kirsten Miller, South Africa
M.J Mngadi, South Africa
Nthikeng Mohlele, South Africa
Given Mukwevho, South Africa
Futhi Ntshingila, South Africa
Sue Nyathi, Zimbabwe
Charlotte Otter, South Africa
Margaret Von Klemperer, South Africa
Mzilikazi wa Afrika, South Africa
The theme for this year's festival, Writing For Our Lives, calls attention to the urgent continuing struggle of all writers in speaking truth and bearing witness to the times through their words. Globally writers are combatting censorship when the truth is too hard to swallow, challenging the reader's perspective and sparking a passion for literature in our youth.
During this activity-rich week, audiences can expect to engage with a multitude of award-winning writers, from a wide range of political and social contexts, on the creative and technical processes and perspectives which shape their writing.
Evening readings and discussions will take place at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre (Howard College Campus) while wide reaching free day programmes are spread across Durban and the surrounding areas as part of the festival's ongoing efforts to promote and nurture a culture of creative expression through reading and writing. This includes school visits, a publishing forum and a range of seminars and workshops.
Ticket prices are R25 for the evening sessions and R10 for students on presentation of a student card. Workshops, seminars and book launches are free of charge. Book through Computicket Tel: 0861 915 8000 or 011 340 8000 or online at online.computicket.com or at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 18h00.
For more information contact the Centre for Creative Arts, University of KwaZulu-Natal Tel: +27 31 260 2506/1816 • Fax: +27 31 260 3074 • Email: info@cca-ukzn.co.za
