Philosophy Play with Edward Spence
This Philosophy Play comprises three interrelated parts to explore the question: Who’s in Control? Us or Technology? (1) A talk by Edward Spence on Socratic-Stoic philosophy and its contemporary relevance to technology’s ethical impact on our wellbeing. (2) Performance of the play The Last Freedom, written and directed by Edward Spence, performed by Nino Lo Giudice, Kathryn Koromilas, Wadih Dona, and Aspasia, in which Socrates, a Proto-Stoic philosopher, explores Love, Freedom, Ethics, Happiness, and Immortality, through Plato’s dialogues, of relevance for the technological era. (3) Open discussion with the audience.
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The Greek Theatre – Mantouridion
Addison Rd Community Centre, Building 36 / 142 Addison Rd Marrickville NSW 2204
Hellenic Art Theatre (HAT) is a continuation of Greek Australian Theatre tradition that started with the late, Chrysostomos Mantouridis, a Greek Cypriot who migrated to Australia from Egypt in 1949 and founded the Hellenic Theatrical Group.
Many of the core group of HAT worked under and trained with Mantouridis, including Stavros Economidis, Dennis Messaris, Chris Messaris, Melpo Papas and Mimika Valaris.
In 1980, after the passing of his mentor (Chrysostomos Mantouridis) Stavros Economidis took on the role of Artistic Director.
Dates
28 May 2021
7:00 PM