The multi-talented Duncan Sarkies is a screenwriter, playwright, novelist, performer and short story writer. In New Zealand he is best known for writing the hit black comedy SCARFIES. He also wrote two episodes for the HBO TV series FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS: ‘New Fans’ and ‘The Cup’.
Duncan has written film scripts, plays, short stories and novels, touring several shows around New Zealand and abroad. He won the 1995 New Zealand Play of the Year award for Saving Grace, and the 2000 Montana New Zealand Best First Book Award for his short story collection Stray Thoughts and Nose Bleeds.
He has written two novels. His debut novel Two Little Boys was published in 2008 to rave reviews, and was brought to life as a major motion picture directed by Robert Sarkies in 2012, and starred Hamish Blake and Bret McKenzie. His second novel, The Demolition of The Century, was released in 2013 year through John Murray Publishers, and is currently in development as a film project. He is also working on a film/radio/graphic novel project with musician Lawrence Arabia, artist Stephen Templer and comedian Jemaine Clement called The Mysterious Secrets of Uncle Bertie’s Botanarium.
Writing Masterclass with Duncan Sarkies, Sun 11th October, 10.30am
