Rachel McAlpine's first three books of poems were published in the 1970s. They included a blistering feminist manifesto, Stay at the Dinner Party, and more poetry, plays and novels followed. After 20 years as a pioneer in digital content, 82-year-old Rachel returned to poetry with How To Be Old. Her Show Ponies performance will be backed by four grey-haired dancers from Wellington's Crows Feet Dance Collective: Helen Balfour, Trish Stevenson, Annie Ruth and Liz Melchior.

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Verb Festival 2022 appearances:
Show Ponies, Fri 4 Nov, 7:30pm & 9pm.