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DECEMBER 14 - 2011 The Kaipara Lifestyler is published with pride by NorthSouth Multi Media Ltd, a privately owned Kaipara company. Phone: 09 439 6933 or 0800 466 793 • Fax: 09 439 6930 Email: info@thelifestyler.co.nz • Postal Address: PO Box 474, Dargaville Physical Address: Lifestyler House, 107 River Road, Dargaville
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Get lost in a good story these holidays by Andy Bryenton Tall tales, outlandish adventures, unforgettable characters and unlikely heroes are coming to Dargaville this school holidays — part of a treasure trove of fantastic stories brought to life by international storytelling sensation Andy Wright. Before the days of television the travelling storyteller was part of every culture — a welcome visitor around the campfire or in the village, entertaining people and tying the strands of their cultural heritage together. It’s a part of our history which kids of all ages still enjoy and Andy Wright doesn’t just tell a which Andy loves to share with story — he involves his audience in the magic of it new audiences. And while times have changed, the spellbinding enchantment of The last time this talented entertainer visited a story well told is evergreen — it’s an experience Dargaville was in 2008, and in January 2012 he not to be missed! returns to the Dargaville Town Hall with new Andy Wright grew up in Gisborne, but he’s tales to delight young and old. performed across New Zealand, Australia and It’s a feast of prose, song, theatre and Asia, South America and Europe. His tales humour which is sure to be enjoyed by everyone intertwine the fantastical with the everyday, — and the best part is — it’s free! from stories of school bullies and best mates to School holiday boredom doesn’t stand a the heights of myth and fantasy. chance when Andy Wright is in town — circle And this is no mere recital — Andy’s shows the 26th of January on your calendar and don’t have been acclaimed as immersive and engaging miss the man who’s been called inspirational, in the extreme, with kids and adults alike joining intense, engaging, fun — and the master of all in the fun for a truly memorable experience. tales tall and true!
Don’t miss the “Shah of Blah!” Storytelling sensation & entertainer extraordinaire
ANDY WRIGHT
26th Jan
2pm, Dargaville Town Hall
Brought to you by the Dargaville Library
www.storyteller.net.au
For more info call 09 439 3150
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