The Crossing Theatre

Presented by Mary Sharp. When Lucy ventures through the wardrobe into Narnia, when Harry Potter opens his acceptance letter, and when Neo takes the red pill from Morpheus, they all discover that the worlds they thought they knew are only part of the truth. From Plato onwards, writers and artists have been inspired to push …

Presented by Steven Miller. The story of Australian art is incomplete without its wonderful canine stars. Learn their names and the stories heralded by artists since early colonial times. The deep connections Indigenous Australians have with the dingo, illustrated in cave paintings, on barks and ceremonial objects, is where it all began. Australians love their …

During Napoleon III’s reign, Paris underwent an extraordinary transformation. Medieval neighbourhoods were cleared making way for wide boulevards, elegant apartment blocks, parks, and monumental public buildings that reshaped the landscape and social fabric. Theatres, cafés, and entertainment venues flourished. The dynamics inspired the Impressionists, who were keen to capture the fleeting sensations of the modern …

Join the Country Education Foundation (CEF) for an evening with Peter Greste - Professor, Journalist, Foreign Correspondent and Author. Attendees will be delighted to hear music by the talented Pianist, Hayley Yandell-Smith through a selection of canapés along with a fundraiser for local students. This is an evening not to be missed. Tickets include a …

Presented by Ian Swanke. If you think of St Pancras International or New York’s Grand Central Station, you imagine long romantic journeys. You know they are special places promising excitement and adventure, and there are dozens of other glorious stations all over the world. This talk explores some of the most evocative and splendid railway …