Writers Write : Actors Read

Jamie Irvine reads American Microphones by Damien Wilkins

Bridget

American Microphones is written by Damien Wilkins, selected from his short story collection For Everyone Concerned and Other Stories published by Te Herenga Waka University Press. He is the author of 14 books including his most recent novel, Delirious, which was the much-feted winner of the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2025 Ockham New Zealand Awards. He is the Director of the International Institute of Modern Letters and a Professor at Te Herenga Waka University.

Jamie Irvine appears in the smash-hit Kiwi movie Tinā. He also regularly appears in The Brokenwood Mysteries and has taught acting at South Seas Film and Television School.

Includes some strong language.

Curated by Bridget van der Zijpp, recorded live at Ockham Collective’s The Nix in Auckland, and recorded, edited and mastered by Depot Sound in Devonport. The Live events were supported by Auckland Council and the Creative Communities Scheme.