The Power and Appeal of Shakespeare

In this year’s ABC Boyer lectures, Shakespeare: Soul of the Age, actor and theatre director John Bell argues Shakespeare’s works still have profound relevance to contemporary political issues, but is great art always relevant? Bell’s lectures cover four main themes and on Q+A we take a closer look at each of them: corruption and leadership, gender inequality, the influence of social media, and what makes for a good life.Panellists: John Bell, Founding Artistic Director of Bell Shakespeare, Nakkiah Lui, Writer, actor, and director and Gamillaroi/Torres Strait Islander woman, Paul McDermott, Satirist and entertainer, Bri Lee, Author, academic and activist, Tim Dean, Philosopher and author.

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