THE ETHICS OF... Conversation
THURS 21 NOVEMBER 2024
6pm – 7pm AEDT
IN PERSON AND LIVESTREAM
Wharf 2 Theatre
Sydney Theatre Company
The Wharf, 15 Hickson Rd
Dawes Point
$39 in person
$35 senior/concession
$25 youth (aged 30 or under)
$14 livestream
Free digital tickets for members
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It’s never been easier or harder to be a young person. While the standard of living for most people under 30 is far better today than it was 50 or 100 years ago, young people are entering a world that is divided, unstable and with a radically changing climate.
The Ethics Centre’s Senior Philosopher Dr Tim Dean will be joined by two special guests, including actor and playwright Emmanuelle Mattana (Trophy Boys, STC Watershed writer) and young thinker Phaedra Carantinos to explore what it means to be a young person today. Who are young people expected to be? Can they have a positive impact on the world they’re set to inherit, when facing their own growing crises in conflict, climate, mental health, misuse of technology, sexism, racism, and a morally charged society quick to punish those who misspeak?
This special presentation offers fans a chance to experience The Ethics of… in the fresh inspiring surrounds of Sydney Theatre Company, to coincide with their season of Broadway smash hit Dear Evan Hansen.
Please note:
- This special presentation of The Ethics of will not be hosted at The Ethics Centre. We will see you at Wharf 2 Theatre, The Wharf, 15 Hickson Rd, Dawes Point.
- The Ethics of Being Young has an earlier start time of 6pm to accommodate guests booked to see Dear Evan Hansen at 7.30pm. If you haven’t booked for the show, there are some limited seats available, book here.
This event is part of a series which includes The Ethics of Being Old on 24 October.
Event live stream will be available to watch on demand for up to 14 days post-event.
About 'The Ethics Of...'
‘The Ethics of…’ is an event series where we freely examine the experiences, hopes and challenges that make us truly human; from the good to the bad and everything in between. Each event is an intimate conversation, led by a philosopher, with opportunities for the audience to share their experiences, views and learn from each other. Join us for this important and interactive event, held both in person and livestreamed, about the ways we connect with each other.
This series is supported by NSW Government through Create NSW.
Speaker
Dr Tim Dean
Tim is The Ethics Centre’s Senior Philosopher and Manos Chair in Ethics. He is a public philosopher, speaker and writer, with a Doctorate in philosophy from the University of New South Wales on the evolution of morality and specialises in public philosophy, ethics and critical thinking. He is an Honorary Associate at the University of Sydney and the author of How We Became Human. He is the recipient of the Australasian Association of Philosophy Media Professionals’ Award for his work on philosophy in the public sphere.
Guest
Emmanuelle Mattana
Emmanuelle Mattana (she/they) is an actor, writer and maker passionate about telling stories that blend the playful with the political and connect with young, queer audiences. Best known for leading three seasons of the International Emmy Kids® nominated tween series Mustangs FC, she can more recently be seen in Netflix’s Videoland and Surviving Summer and be heard narrating popular audiobooks. Her debut play, Trophy Boys, toured nationally to sold out audiences and critical acclaim. She is a member of the emerging writers’ groups at Sydney Theatre Company and Malthouse Theatre and her filmmaking has been award-recognised at festivals internationally.
