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Saturday 26 February
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The Incident 1.30 — 2.30 pm

Brannavan Gnanalingam, lawyer and author, has
written six novels since 2011. He was shortlisted for Sodden
Downstream in the 2018 Acorn Foundation Fiction Prize, and
now, shortlisted for the 2021 Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for
Fiction with his latest novel, Sprigs — this is arguably the one he
is going to be best known for.
Sprigs is a fearless examination
of New Zealand’s attitudes
towards entitled male behaviour
in New Zealand. His charac-
terisation is honest and real.
During an after–match function,
‘The Incident’ occurs. Here,
Brannavan opens a window for
the reader to clearly examine
the roles privilege and power
play in our acceptance of what
is right and what is wrong in this
country.
Kiran Dass talks to Brannavan
about what it means to be a
Kiwi male and New Zealand’s
reaction to his most confrontational book.
Venue: Royal Whanganui Opera House
Bookings: Royal Whanganui Opera House
Admission: $15. Door sales available

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