Escape! takes place in Tauranga from June 1-4 and as well as featuring a stellar line-up of writers and thinkers, also includes three workshops.
Saturday, June 2, 1-4pm: Beyond the Visual with Laurence Fearnley. A hands-on workshop with the award-winning novelist and writer. Explore ways in which sound, touch, smell and taste can add richness and detail to your work. No previous writing or publishing experience required. Tickets $50.
https://www.taurangafestival.co.nz/learn/beyond-the-visual-271
Sunday, June 3, 10-11.30am: How to Draw Funny with Tom Scott. Sharpen your pencils for a session with a multi-award-winning political cartoonist and columnist, who has been firing darts at politicians for more than 40 years. Scott has also illustrated several of his own books. Suitable for beginners. Tickets $50.
https://www.taurangafestival.co.nz/learn/how-to-draw-funny-272
Monday, June 4, 10am-4pm: Comedy Central with Michele A’Court. Comedy theory, writing, performance and feedback with a stand-up veteran and one of New Zealand’s funniest people. Tickets $85 (BYO lunch, tea & coffee provided).
https://www.taurangafestival.co.nz/learn/comedy-central-273
See the full Escape! programme.