Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival

By Ōtepoti He Puna Auaha | Dunedin UNESCO City Of Literature | Posted: Thursday Oct 02, 2025

Duncan Sarkies is coming to Ōtepoti! The co-writer of cult classic Scarfies returns home this month for not one, but TWO unmissable events.

Politics in Miniature with Dominic Hoey, Duncan Sarkies & host Claire Mabey

Who doesn't love a little political satire, especially at this time of year And who knew alpaca paddocks and spacies parlours could reveal so much about power and corruption. Dive into deliciously subversive storytelling where the personal becomes political and local dramas expose universal truths...

11am Sat 18th Oct | Conference Room 1 | $25/20

Tickets: Politics in Miniature — Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival

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Masterclass — Duncan Sarkies. Writers as Explorers: Mapping Your Project

Feeling lost in the creative ocean? Learn to navigate uncertainty, build your story map, and discover those untapped gems hiding in your imagination. Perfect whether you're polishing a project or starting fresh.

* Tickets are limited and selling fast!

1-2.30pm Sun 19th Oct | Conference Room 2 | $55/50

Tickets: Masterclass: Writers as Explorers with Duncan Sarkies — Dunedin Writers & Readers Festival

From cult cinema to creative guidance – this is your chance to learn from a true NZ storytelling legend!