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The Stories We Need Now

with Moreblessing Maturure, Amy Sole and Suzy Wrong

10 March 2024

In the Yallamundi Rooms

Sydney Opera House Presents

Talks and Ideas

In a world disillusioned by division and an inability to bring about positive change, it is artists, writers, storytellers, and creatives who can resonate beyond politics and chart a path to a better world. 

Co-curated by Nakkiah Lui

We tell ourselves stories in order to live.

Joan Didion

Dreaming new narratives can lead to different futures

With growing political disillusionment and with democracy being circled by increasingly extreme influences and political vultures, what voices are we turning to for understanding, community and hope?

In this panel, we explore the potency of artists, writers, storytellers, and creatives in shaping narratives that resonate beyond the confines of politics. A community's stories are what create empathy and understanding among people. Storytellers not only critique the status quo but also offer alternative perspectives, empowering individuals to envision and advocate for change. Storytellers are vital for building empathy. Can stories ignite the spark of social and political change?

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