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Raoul

$18-$83

For 90 unforgettable minutes, Festival audiences left reality behind and were immersed in a place of dreams, imagination and giant puppets as James Thiérrée unleashed his stunning array of skills.

Kelly Link, Denise Mina and Robert Shearman

$10-$18

Scottish crime writer Denise Mina, Doctor Who screenwriter Robert Shearman and American slipstream fantasy writer Kelly Link gathered to explore the world of comics, fantasy and popular culture.

Harry Ricketts

$10-$18

Harry Ricketts is a poet, academic, editor and reviewer who studied English at Oxford University and lived in Asia before moving to New Zealand.

First Contact 2012

FREE

The Festival began in truly breathtaking style as one of Wellington’s most iconic buildings was transformed into a living, moving canvas by acclaimed New Zealand artist Michel Tuffery.