The Washington Post's mantra reads: "Democracy dies in darkness" and yet their unrelenting spotlight on the want-to-be autocrat Trump is simultaneously driving their revenue machine. The media’s business model is built around numbers – more readers = more money and readers can’t get enough of Trump. Join publisher of CityMag, Josh Fanning as he takes […]
Ever wanted to take part in an archaeological dig? Then this is the talk for you! Join Dr Adam Paterson (South Australian Maritime Museum) for a revealing discussion about community approaches to archaeology, how they have been applied in the past and new projects. National Science Week runs from 11 to 19 August and is […]
As automation, climate change and fake news emerge as major influences on democracies this century, it has never been more important, or more challenging, to engage and inform our citizens. In ‘Reclaiming the Fact’ science communicator and activist Matt Richardson shares the challenges and solutions in building a knowledge powered democracy and informing citizens to […]
Imagine stripping away all the myths and superstitions, Then imagine hearing this story raw, As if you have never heard of it, Seen it, Or read it before. In this passionate production of MacBeth, The Raw Shakespeare Project bring to life the real story often hidden beneath the legend of The Scottish Play. In the […]
Visit the Centre of Democracy for a hands-on activity, and help imagine what our future city might be. When Colonel William Light designed the streets of Adelaide, it was an innovative and forward looking city plan. Visit the Centre of Democracy for a hands-on activity, and help us imagine what our future city might be. […]
While now recognised by the UN and leading democratic states (if still incompletely and often haphazardly), LGBTQ rights are denied in many other quarters. In Southeast Asia, ASEAN has implemented a regional human rights regime, albeit one which declined to incorporate standard global protections around discrimination in relation to sexuality and gender. This talk […]
To celebrate Spring and National Biodiversity Month, we bring you some extraordinary insights into evolution, extinction and the changing face of our Earth through the eyes of a handful of fabulous and fascinating South Australian scientists. The evening will include four short presentations followed by an interval for refreshments and networking, and a panel discussion […]
STARC Productions - Marc Clement, Stefanie Rossi & Tony Knight are a force to be reckoned with. This trio of two talented actors and director stated their company last year and this is there 3rd production this year, the first one 'TOYER' recently just got nominated for 'Best Ensemble' in a Professional show. Their next […]
New York is a city full of infinite possibilities. This musical is about all of them. Elizabeth, a city planner, moves back to New York to restart her life in the city of infinite possibilities. When her carefully designed plans collide with the whims of fate, Elizabeth's life splits into two parallel paths. IF/THEN follows […]
Friday 14 September — Friday 30 November 2018 Time begins, ends and goes astray in The Waiting Room. It is the place between ‘before’ and ‘after’. A place where realities converge and diverge. In The Waiting Room, we are transported to that place, where the elusive yet exacting nature of time reveals itself. International award-winning […]
