We’re absolutely delighted to be Hobart’s inaugural virtual host organisation for Melbourne City of Literature’s virtual writer's residency - partnering with Thecla Uzozie from Abuja City of Literature!
The lovely Thecla is very kindly running three events with us, including her Reclaiming Grief Through Writing workshop in The Old School Room at Kickstart Arts.
Join novelist and screenwriter Thecla Uzozie to explore the creative process of writing grief. In this workshop Thecla will guide you through:
1. Turning memories into compelling stories.
2. Writing about difficult emotions without being overwhelmed by them.
3. Incorporating humour and joy into narratives about grief
Thecla Uzozie is a Nigerian children’s book author, actor, screenwriter, filmmaker and educator. She is very passionate about African stories, preserving indigenous languages and exploring the wonderfully complicated business of being human. Her directorial debut, Nne (Mother), explores postpartum psychosis and the experiences of families navigating maternal mental health.
She is currently a writer in residence working with Kickstart Arts where she is working on a book exploring grief, memory and the curious ways love survives absence through writing. She believes stories can help us make sense of the things we feel and also believes that laughter has an important place in conversations about grief. After all, if we can cry about someone we love, surely we can laugh about them too. When she's not writing, reading or watching a movie, Thecla is mostly sleeping because she definitely deserves some more sleep.
These events are all pay what you want, to ensure they're accessible for all!
Supported by City of Hobart
Free Event but booking is essential
We’re absolutely delighted to be Hobart’s inaugural virtual host organisation for Melbourne City of Literature’s virtual writer's residency - partnering with Thecla Uzozie from Abuja City of Literature!
Join us in The Hidden Theatre for two sessions with novelist Thecla Uzozie, as she zooms in from Abjua, Nigeria to read part of the novel she is currently working on, followed by discussions of her work, facilitated feedback and next steps.
An in-progress reading and discussion with international writer Thecla Uzozie (pt i)
Wednesday the 18th of November, 6pm in The Hidden Theatre
A final novel reading and discussion with international writer Thecla Uzozie (pt ii)
Friday the 27th of November, 6pm in The Hidden Theatre
As part of the City of Literature initiative, this is a great opportunity for Hobart's writing community to gather together and connect with writers in our sibling Cities of Literature and to support artists in their creative progress.
These events are all pay what you want, to ensure they're accessible for all!
Thecla Uzozie is a Nigerian children’s book author, actor, screenwriter, filmmaker and educator. She is very passionate about African stories, preserving indigenous languages and exploring the wonderfully complicated business of being human. Her directorial debut, Nne (Mother), explores postpartum psychosis and the experiences of families navigating maternal mental health.
She is currently a writer in residence working with Kickstart Arts where she is working on a book exploring grief, memory and the curious ways love survives absence through writing. She believes stories can help us make sense of the things we feel and also believes that laughter has an important place in conversations about grief. After all, if we can cry about someone we love, surely we can laugh about them too. When she's not writing, reading or watching a movie, Thecla is mostly sleeping because she definitely deserves some more sleep.
Supported by City of Hobart
Free Event but bookings are essential.