Mick Herron

Described as “the John le Carré of his generation” (Val McDermid) and a “megastar of the genre” (The Guardian), spy writer Mick Herron has earned millions of fans and delighted critics worldwide with the thrilling plots, rich cast of characters and dry humour of his Slough House series.

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  • Last updated 25 Mar 2026

Named for the outpost where disgraced spies (the ‘slow horses’) are banished to see out the rest of their derailed careers, the success of the series has been nothing short of phenomenal.

It has sold over four million copies, been translated into more than 25 languages, and seen Herron be awarded the Theakston Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year and the Diamond Dagger award, which recognises outstanding lifetime achievement in crime writing.

A multi-BAFTA award-winning television adaptation, Slow Horses, starring Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb, has brought a whole new legion of fans.

Making his Aotearoa New Zealand debut, he joins Jim Mora to discuss his unique style of espionage and political thriller, what has shaped him as a writer, and introduce his newest instalment: Clown Town.

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Check out the sculpture of celebrated Kiwi opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa which sits on Level 3 of the Aotea Centre. It was created by local artist Terry Stringer and unveiled by Dame Kiri Te Kanawa herself when the auditorium was named in her honour in 2019.

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The Aotea Centre is a short walk up Queen Street from Waitematā Station, and the Civic car park is conveniently located beside the venue if you’re driving.

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  • Fri 15 May 8:30pm